L11.5. Review: The Lives of David and Solomon: Kings of Israel

Who was the first king of the Israelites before David?

• Solomon

• Saul

• Goliath

• Moses

What was the primary weapon David used to defeat Goliath?

• Sword

• Bow and arrow

• Sling

• Spear

Which city did David choose as the capital of Israel?

• Bethlehem

• Hebron

• Jerusalem

• Samaria

What was the Ark of the Covenant?

• A sacred book written by God

• A wood and gold chest holding the tablets of the Ten Commandments

• A temple hidden in a cliffside

• A statue of Moses

What was King Solomon's major achievement in Jerusalem?

• Building a palace

• Building the First Temple

• Defeating the Philistines

• Writing the Psalms

Explain how David contributed to the unification of Israel.

• By building the First Temple

• By defeating the Philistines and uniting the Israelites into a single nation

• By writing the Book of Proverbs

• By making treaties with neighboring kingdoms

Describe the significance of Jerusalem during King David's reign.

• It was the center of trade

• It became the center of Israel's political and religious life

• It was the largest city in the region

• It was known for its copper mines

How did Solomon strengthen the kingdom of Israel apart from building the temple?

• By writing the Psalms

• By making treaties with neighboring kingdoms and increasing foreign trade

• By defeating Goliath

• By choosing a new capital city

What role did the Ark of the Covenant play in making Jerusalem a holy city?

• It was a symbol of military power

• It was a center for trade

• It housed the tablets of the Ten Commandments, making Jerusalem a religious center

• It was a place for royal ceremonies

Identify the literary contributions attributed to King Solomon in the Hebrew Bible.

• Psalms

• Proverbs, Song of Songs, and Ecclesiastes

• Genesis

• Exodus