Phoenicia
The Phoenicians invented a 22 sign ______________ that the Greek and Romans copied.
alphabet
The kings of Assyria are often hunting what type of animal in their relief sculptures?
lions
someone who speaks mockingly or jeeringly
scoffer
The prophet was swallowed by a "great fish" on his way to preach to Nineveh.
Jonah.
"Pentapolis" means
A. Seven cities
B. Ancient cities
C. Pure cities
D. Five cities
D. Five cities
All of the following are cities in ancient Phoenicia EXCEPT
A. Byblos
B. Gath
C. Sidon
D. Tyre
B. Gath
Assyria is located in Ancient Mesopotamia. True or False.
True.
disdainfully proud; snobbish; arrogant
haughty
This prophet lived in Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom.
Daniel.
Foot soldiers are called
A. infantry
B. guerillas
C. cavalry
D. ishtars
A. infantry
Phoenicia is (north, south, east, or west) of Israel.
The capital city of Assyria
Nineveh
a vile, shameful, or detestable action, condition, or habit
abomination
This prophet warned Phoenicia of its great pride due to its commercial success.
Isaiah.
A type of warfare the Assyrians used in which they would surround a city in order to conquer it.
siege warfare
Phoenicia is famous for their __________-colored dye, in particular.
purple
The king credited with conquering the Northern Kingdom of Israel is
A. Ashurbanipal
B. Tiglath-Pileser
C. Shalmaneser I
D. Sargon II
D. Sargon II
soundness of moral character; honesty
integrity
This word characterizes Israelite prophets and means "outspoken or vocal"
vociferous
type of warfare fought by irregulars in fast-moving, small-scale actions against orthodox military and police forces
guerilla
Phoenicia's most famous colony is called ________________.
Carthage.
The chief god of Assyria
Ashur
a feeling of quiet pleasure or security; smug satisfaction with an existing situation
complacency
This prophet shared a message of judgment toward the Assyrians, who he said were God's "enemies" and "adversaries" and "drunkards."
Nahum.
Fearful of other cultures
xenophobic