DE 8.1 Explore 1 - Ancient Israel

Where was ancient Israel located?

• Europe

• Middle East

• North America

• South America

Which modern country is located on much of the land that was ancient Israel?

• Egypt

• Jordan

• Israel

• Lebanon

What is the only major river in Israel?

• Nile River

• Euphrates River

• Jordan River

• Tigris River

What is the lowest place on earth?

• Mount Everest

• Dead Sea

• Grand Canyon

• Mariana Trench

Which city is the capital of modern Israel?

• Tel Aviv

• Haifa

• Beersheva

• Jerusalem

Which desert is located in the southern part of Israel?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Negev Desert

• Kalahari Desert

What is the main source of fresh water in Israel?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

• Jordan River

• Dead Sea

Which ancient city is considered sacred by Jews, Christians, and Muslims?

• Rome

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

• Athens

What is the main reason the Dead Sea is so salty?

• It is connected to the ocean

• It has no outlet and water evaporates

• It is fed by saltwater rivers

• It is artificially salted

Which empire did NOT rule over ancient Israel?

• Babylonians

• Persians

• Greeks

• Aztecs