Quiz on Ancient Civilizations

The Israelites differed from many other ancient civilizations by

• battling neighboring civilizations.

• settling in Canaan.

• worshiping only one god.

• creating written documents.

According to the Hebrew Bible, from which location did the Israelites migrate to Canaan?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Lebanon

• Jordan

Which of the following is considered the greatest king in Israelite history?

• David

• Alexander

• Solomon

• Samuel

Though it had survived earlier conquests, in 586 b.c., Jerusalem was destroyed by the

• Chaldeans.

• Assyrians.

• Samaritans.

• Israelites.

While in exile in Babylon, Jews began to

• believe in one God.

• construct new temples.

• join the Maccabees.

• worship in synagogues.

Which group overpowered the Romans and captured Jerusalem in 66 b.c.?

• Sadducees

• Essenes

• Pharisees

• Zealots

Summarizing Which of the following best states the main purpose of the Ten Commandments?

• to suggest ways to observe the Sabbath

• to describe the qualifications for kings

• to reveal warnings to Israelites

• to provide rules for living

Drawing Conclusions The message found in the Ten Commandments can best be seen today in

• modern biology.

• modern geography.

• modern politics.

• modern law.

What is believed to have weakened Solomon as a king?

Why might Solomon granting special privileges to the tribes of Israel have displeased the other tribes?