WCI 1st Semester Exam Review (#1)

Why was Abraham and Sarah forced to leave Canaan for Egypt?

God promised what to Abram?

The term "Western" in civilization relates to the exploration of the Western Hemisphere by Christopher Columbus.

A location where a civilization is believed to have emerged or appeared

What did the Hebrews ask the Egyptians for as they were leaving?

The Israelites were punished by the first 3 plagues.

Webster's Dictionary defines the term civilization as all of the following EXCEPT:

The Qur'an is the book in which Jews consider to be Holy.

Which of the following modern-day countries does Mesopotamia NOT correspond with?

What direction does the Nile River flow?

The word "Mesopotamia" translates to "land between the rivers".

Who is considered by Muslims to be the patriarch of Islam?

How old was Abram when his son, Isaac, was born?

The first day, God created:

During the time of Ancient Egypt, trade was difficult, because travel was difficult.

These mountains are located to the east and northeast of Mesopotamia

Upper Egypt is located in the Northern Egypt.

Which Egyptian city sits at the head of the Delta?

What material is located in the Delta region of the Nile?

What body of water was parted to allow the Hebrews to escape Pharaoh's army?

Jacob was his mother's favorite because he was ________

This area covers the major water resources in the Middle East

What did Aaron's staff turn into when he and Moses first spoke to Pharaoh about letting the people go?

God led the Children of Israel out of Egypt with a pillar of smoke.

During what months did the Nile River flood?