Israelites TCAP Review

What made the Israelites different from other cultures of their time?

• They relied more on fishing than farming.

• They lived in small towns instead of cities.

• They lived far from a major river.

• They worshiped only one God.

According to the Hebrew Bible, why did Abraham lead his family from Mesopotamia to

Canaan?

• Abraham and his family were forced to leave by the Assyrians.

• Abraham received a message from God telling him to go there.

• Abraham and his family were looking for new trading partners.

• Abraham discovered gold and silver in the area around Canaan.

Why is Moses considered an important figure?

• He led the Israelites from Egypt so they could be free.

• He wrote the first half of the Hebrew Bible.

• He was the brother of Abraham.

• He was the first king of Canaan.

What challenges did the Israelites face when returning to Canaan from Egypt?

• The soil and climate of Canaan made it difficult to farm.

• Many different groups of people already lived in Canaan.

• Canaan had very few sources of drinkable water.

• Many Israelites left Canaan to return to Egypt.

Who was the first king of the Israelites?

• Solomon

• Moses

• Saul

• Samuel

According to the Hebrew Bible, what did David accomplish as king? Select ALL that apply.

• He established Jerusalem as the capital

• He freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt

• He built the first temple

• He united the Israelites.

What event led to the Babylonian Exile?

• The Judean king rebelled against the Chaldeans.

• The Judean king defeated the Assyrian army.

• The Israelite king led his people away from Canaan.

• The Israelite king tried to unite with the Samaritans.

Where did the Jews build the Second Temple?

• Babylon

• SyriaSamaria

• Samaria

• Jerusalem

The Hebrew Bible is also called ________

• the Vedas

• The Tanakh

• The Torah

• The Tripitaka

What was one result of the Diaspora?

• the rise of a Jewish kingdom on the Mediterranean

• the destruction of the Egyptian pyramids

• the downfall of the Chaldean Empire

• the spread of Jewish beliefs and culture