Illustrations of an Israelites clothing can be found in

Sennacherib's Palace in Nineveh, Karnak Temple in Egypt, Black Obelisk in Nimrud

Another source of writing as evidence in this period is

Siloam inscription, Inscriptions on pottery, Ostraca, Seals

The Israelites themselves were not skilled in crafts.

True initially however they improved

The king of Israel was to be ... instead ...

appointed by G-d...it became a hereditary position

Food consumed in Israel included

Bread, vegetables, herbs, fruit and lentils, meat on special occasions, Milk from goats as well as beer and wine, Figs, dates, grapes olive and olive oil

Where were fortified cities located?

Close to access roads in a region, Strategic points of defence

The term harash describes?

A worker in wood, stone or metal

The book of Ezekial discusses the resources traded in the region including

spices, precious stones and gold from Sheba, Embroideered linen from Egypt, Cedar wood from Tyre, silver, iron, tin and lead from Tarshish

Elijah spoke of ... which was ... to the other prophets

Yahweh's punishment of people for misdeeds..different

The Hebrew Bible is the main source on army numbers. This is a problem because?

It is believed the numbers were exaggerated, They don't say specific numbers- just hundreds or thouands

A Kings official was called a ... and they included...

Sarim...civil, military and religious personnel

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1
Illustrations of an Israelites clothing can be found in
Sennacherib's Palace in Nineveh
Karnak Temple in Egypt
Black Obelisk in Nimrud
None of the above
2
When was a fortified city used?
Never
All the time
In times of siege
3
Another source of writing as evidence in this period is
Siloam inscription
Inscriptions on pottery
Ostraca
Seals
4
Why was agriculture so important to the Israelites?
It allowed for a self-sufficient society
All of the above
It provided jobs for the people-90% worked in agriculture
It sustained inhabitants
5
The two main places where copper was mined were
Bir Safadi and Aravah
Aravah and Timna
Timna and Bir Matar
Bir Matar and Bir Safadi
6
Amos, Hosea and Elisha discuss
all of the above
The healing power of Yahweh
The need to come back to Yahwehism
Yahweh's merciful and forgiving nature
7
Whose name does the seal depict and what what their position?
Elijah- a prophet of Israel
David- the king of Israel
Shema- a servant to Jeroboam
Jezebel- the wife of Ahab
8
Which of the following were seen as good kings?
Jeroboam
Solomon
Saul
David
9
An important leisure activity revolved around music which included...
instruments, songs and poetry
All of the above
songs of praise, instruments and feasts
dance, concerts and festivals
10
Another prominent group of workers were
traders
craftsmen
none of the above
businessmen
11
To which king is inventiveness and design skills regarding weaponry attributed to?
Ahab
Omri
Uzziah
Hezekiah
12
The significant sites in Israel were
Jerusalem Tirzah and Shechem
Samaria, Beersheba and Hebron
Beersheba, Hebron and Bethlehem
Samaria, Tirzah and Shechem
13
Which royal woman was the wife of David and mother of Solomon?
Athalia
Bathsheba
Jezebel
Jehosheba
14
The royal woman who helped in preserving in Davidic kingship was?
Naamah
Athalia
Jezebel
Jehosheba
15
The four main prophets of the time were
Amos, Deborah, Josiah, Huldah
Elisha, Hezekiah, David and Matthew
Elijah, Elisha, Hosea, Amos
Elijah, Judas, Deborah and Joshua
16
The Israelites themselves were not skilled in crafts.
False
True initially however they improved
True
17
The king of Israel was to be ... instead ...
the sole and only leader of Israel
a hereditary position... it became appointed by the Prophets
a hereditary position... it became appointed by G-d
appointed by G-d...it became a hereditary position
18
King Ahab resided at what palace?
Jezreel
Shechem
Jezebel
Tirzah
19
Food consumed in Israel included
Bread, vegetables, herbs, fruit and lentils
meat on special occasions
Milk from goats as well as beer and wine
Figs, dates, grapes olive and olive oil
20
Solomon's greatest trading partner was
King Hiram of Tyre
All of the above
The queen of Sheba
The pharaoh of Egypt
21
An Israelite woman could observe ceremonies in the temple but not participate in them
False
True
22
Where were fortified cities located?
Where the army needed them
Close to access roads in a region
Strategic points of defence
Next to the capitals
23
Israel was a prosperous environment due to its location in the...
Land of milk and wheat
Fertile Crescent
Coast of the Mediterranean
mountains of Lebanon
24
The roles and duties of kingship were found in which book?
Deuteronomy
Leviticus
Exodus
Genesis
25
The main resources of Israel were wheat, barley, vines, figs, olive oil and honey according to
Leviticus
Deuteronomy
Book of Samuel
1 Kings
26
The term harash describes?
A worker in agriculture and husbandry
A worker in wood, stone or metal
A trader in mercantile fleets
A palace official
27
The book of Ezekial discusses the resources traded in the region including
spices, precious stones and gold from Sheba
Embroideered linen from Egypt
Cedar wood from Tyre
silver, iron, tin and lead from Tarshish
28
Two civilisations Israel was inspired by in terms of art were?
Judah and Assyria
Tyre and Caana
Assyria and Sheba
Egypt and Phoenicia
29
Elijah spoke of ... which was ... to the other prophets
Yahweh's punishment of people for misdeeds..different
Yahweh's forgiving nature...similar
Yahweh's punishment of people for misdeeds...similar
Yahweh's forgiving nature...different
30
Israel main partner for the export of wine was ... with a commercial winery found at ...
Egypt...Gibeon
Assyria...Timna
Edom... Tel Dan
Tyre.. Bir Safadi
31
Which animal was harmed in the decorating of the palace at Samaria?
Lion
Giraffe
Monkey
Elephant
32
An Israelite woman had
Some legal rights
Half the legal rights of men
No legal rights
The same legal rights as men
33
Architecture in ancient Israel is most prevalent through?
Religious sanctuaries and high places
All the following
Fortified cities
Palace complexes
34
What was the main incentive to go to war?
Territory
Show the strength and power of Israel
Booty
Consolidate the rule of the king
35
The Hebrew Bible is the main source on army numbers. This is a problem because?
It is believed the numbers were exaggerated
They don't say specific numbers- just hundreds or thouands
Most wars were defensive
It would not want to mention killing in a sacred text
36
Name the most important religious site in Judah
Beersheba
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Hebron
37
Solomon's successor in terms of hereditary rule was
Rehoboam
Jeroboam
David
Omri
38
The primary industry of Israel was
Wine production
Olive oil production
Jewellery making
Pottery making
39
The structure and features of the Jerusalem temple is outlined in which book
2 Chronicles
1 Chronicles
2 Kings
1 Kings
40
The Tel Dan Stele is important because
It backs up the narrative that King David was real
All of the above
It is a piece of archaeological evidence from the time
Non-biblical text which mentions the house of David
41
The main trade route of Israel went through
Shechem
Tirzah
Hebron
Samaria
42
The following evidence is
Hebron Ivory
Shechem Ivory
Bethlehem Ivory
Samarian Ivory
43
Asherah was the... goddess of the...
Edomite... moon and stars
Canaanite...moon and fertility
Israelite...land and sun
Phoenician...earth and water
44
Under which king was the buying and selling of goods most prevalent?
Zimri
Ahab
Omri
Solomon
45
Olive crushers and olive weight presses were a form of technology found where?
Bir Matar
Tel Dan
Tel Maresha
Bir Safadi
46
Name the two state sanctioned religious places of Israel
Bethel and Jerusalem
Beersheba and Jerusalem
Dan and Bethel
Dan and Jerusalem
47
How was a woman to refer to her husband?
Master and Protector
Lord and Master
Lord and Protector
By his name
48
What was found in Megiddo which has not yet been found in other cities?
Stables
Houses
Temples
Palaces
49
Some royal women received their own temple and staff
False
True
50
A Kings official was called a ... and they included...
Sarind...political, religious and municipal personnel
Solomons...civil, military and economic personnel
Sawin...civil, military and political personnel
Sarim...civil, military and religious personnel
51
Initially Israel was divided into ... where there were... division between ....
tribes...no...social classes
Clans...lots of...social classes
villages...no...genders
tribes...lots of division...genders
52
Hezekiah's tunnel is also known as?
Siloam Tunnel
Sennacherib Tunnel
Jerusalem Tunnel
Shoad Tunnel
53
What is the following source
Ostraca
Tel Dan inscription
Moabite Stele
Siloam inscription
54
The day of rest was the ... and this was enforced through...
Shabbat...the priests
Sabbath...the laws
Sleepy...the people
Sunday...the kings
55
Excavations at Samaria reveal a palace which consisted of
An underground water system and stables
A courtyard with storerooms adjacent to it
A quarter for the Harem
Stables for the kings horses
56
Under which king was the kingdom united?
Jeroboam
Solomon
Saul
David
57
Polytheism is... monotheism is...
belief in many gods...belief in one god
Belief in one god...belief in many gods
58
What was the main role of the prophet?
To perform rituals and rites
Perpetuate their influence in religious practices
Influence the kings&princes and their policies
promote religious persuasions in the minds of the people
59
Royal women were sometimes... so this meant that were... by the prophets
foreigners...not trusted
foreigners...liked
Israelites...not liked
foreigners...not liked and not trusted
60
Bethlehem translated means
House of gold
House of Kings
House of bread
House of warriors
61
Under which king were Dan and Bethel set up as religious sites?
Jeroboam I
Jeroboam II
Rehoboam I
Omri
62
Asherah was sometimes promoted as the consort of
Ba'al
None of the above
El
Yahweh
63
How did most internal trade happen?
through barter
cash exchange
stealing
there was no internal trade
64
According to 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles Baal was honoured through
sacrifice of animals&children and ritual prostitution
The burning of incense and pouring of libations
Sacrifice of children and rituals on fertility
With golden calves in high places
65
Two resources that were sold through a forwarding scheme were?
Horses and ships
Gold and silver
Ivory and spices
Horses and chariots
66
The prophets served as
Messengers of G-d
all of the above
Apointer of the King
Moral compass
67
The following is an example of an
Asherah pole
Statue of Yahweh
Ba'al's tree
El's stand
68
Yahweh was the god of
Egypt
Assyria
Israel
Cana
69
The most prominent natural resource in ancient Israel was
oil
copper
silver
gold
70
What is the source of information on wages in Israel and what were these wages?
Draco's laws.. 1 shekel silver monthly in times of hard work
Solomon decree..1shekel silver monthly in times of hard work
Samarian Ostraca..1 shekel silver monthly, time of hard work
Hamurabi's code.. 1 shekel silver monthly, time of hard work
71
Two pieces of evidence which talk about the Israelite army are
The Merneptah Stele
The Mesha Stele
Ostraca found at Lachish
The Moabite Stele
72
What was a woman's main role in society?
To work the fields
To produce children
to listen to her father and husband
To be married
73
Which animal was set up at Dan and Bethel and what was it made of?
A sheep- silver
An elephant- ivory
A calf- gold
A lion- copper
74
There were dietary laws which regulated the food the Israelites ate
False
True
75
Assyria was one of Israel's greatest trading partner. We know this because
They set up market places in each others capitals
It says so in 1 Kings 20
Assyria conquered Israel
They were close neighbours so geographically connected
76
What is the following piece of evidence?
Tel Dan Stele
Siloam Inscription
Moabite Stone
Merneptah Stele
77
Which of the following has been discovered in Jerusalem?
A goldsmith's quarter
A baker's street
A fuller's field
A gate of Potsherds
78
The main written source on this period is
The Hebrew Bible
The Old Testament
The New Testament
The Bible
79
The most important religious site in Judah was...
Hebron
Beersheba
Megiddo
Jerusalem
80
An Israelite woman could be a slave?
Only in cases when the family became destitute
Yes, however her rights were preserved
Yes, and when she was she lost all rights
No, not at all
81
Which tribe did priests in Israel come from?
Asher
Dan
Gad
Levi
82
Israel was the ... kingdom while Judah was the ... kingdom
Southern...Northern
Northern...Southern
83
The Davidic kingship began with which king
Solomon
Rehoboam
David
Saul
84
Why were underground tunnels constructed?
To protect the water supply from poisoning
To provide resources into cities in times of siege
For health and hygience
Because their taps were unrelaible
85
Which of the following artisans are mentioned in the Hebrew Bible?
locksmiths and jewellers
potters and fullers
weavers and barbers
millers and bakers
86
What percentage of Israelite workers were involved in agriculture?
80%
60%
90%
70%
87
Judah used... while Israel used...
chariots...foot soldiers and mounted soldiers
foot soldiers...foot soldiers
foot soldiers...mounted soldiers and chariots
mounted soldiers...foot soldiers and chariots
88
The three main weapons used by the Israelites were
Cavalry, infantry troops and slings
Shields, swords and chariots
Battlerams, swords and cavalry
Spears, shields and slings
89
The worship of Asherah was connected to
women only as it was centred on fertility
Promiscuity and love
promiscuous sexual practices and ritual prostitution
Love, hope and motherhood
90
What was the main strategy used by the Israelites?
Encircling the enemy
Siege warfare
Guerrilla warfare
There was no strategy
91
Who is pictured in the image?
Asherah
Ba'al
Yahweh
El
92
Which royal woman's name is shown on this seal?
Athalia
Jezebel
Jehosheba
Bathsheba
93
Dan was in the ... while Bethel was in the ...of Israel
North...South
East...West
South...North
West...East
94
Houses were lit and kept warm through
Oil lamps and fire
They were- they were cold and dark places
Light bulbs and central heating
Lamps and a hypocaust
95
Excavations at Debir indicate that ... was a flourishing industry
Jewellery making
Copper mining
Weaving and dyeing
pottery making and shining
96
According to 1 Kings who did Yahweh appoint to be David's successor?
Solomon
Jeroboam
Joab
Absalom
97
Compare the status of royal and non-royal women
Royal women had a lower status than non-royal women
Royal women had a higher status than non-royal women
All women had a low status
It was the same for both
98
Ahab built a temple to Baal for who
His daughter- Athalia
His wife-Jezebel
His concubine- Jehosheba
His sister- Naamah
99
The capital of Israel was ... from the time of King Omri
Shechem
Samaria
Jerusalem
Tirzah
100
The temple of Jerusalem caused conflict between which two branches of priests?
Zadokites and Levites
Levites and Aaronides
None of the above
Aaronides and Zadokites
101
The two main tools used to create jewellery were
Hammers and pottery wheels
Hammers and open mould castings
Hammers and chisels
Chisels and open mould castings
102
The davidic dynasty continued in which kindgom?
Judah
Israel
103
There are lots of images of Yahweh
True
False
104
The Book of Exodus tells the Israelites to
Construct idols but no representations of Yahweh
Construct idols and representations of Yahweh
Not construct idols or graven representations of Yahweh
not construct idols but allows representations of Yahweh
105
Hezekiah's tunnel diverted water from the ... to the...
Hezekiah springs...Gihon spring
Siloam tunnel...Gihon spring
Gihon springs...pool of Siloam
Siloam spring... pool of Hezekiah
106
The three main materials used in buildings of Israel were
Wood, clay and gold
Clay, copper and gold
Stone, wood and gold
Stone, wood and clay
107
Farmers in Israel grew
Apples, grapes and walnuts
Olives, oranges and okra
pomegranates, dates and almonds
peanuts, peppers and papaya
108
With the centralising of the monarchy social hierarchy changed?
Yes, but only to a very small extent
Yes to a large extent
No, there was no change
Yes, the king created strongholds throughout the empire
109
Solomon's palace was known as the
The Palace of the Forest of Lebanon
The Palace of the Davidic Dynasty
The Palace of Gold and Ivory
The Palace of the wise king Solomon
110
The geographical setting of Israel can be described as?
A passage way between empires
A land of milk and honey
laying between the sea and the desert.
Mountainous with fertile plains
111
Excavations at Eyson Geber reveal?
Small family owned businesses
Craft workshops in a tribal setting
State factories made by kings& pottery with an official seal
Evidence of agricultural life
112
Most merchant class dealings took place
in the kings marketplace
In town squares
In foreign countries
There was no merchant class
113
Which of the following were features of fortified cities in Israel?
An underground water supply which guaranteed fresh water
A gate which protected an inner and outer wall
A palace or administrative centre
Silos to store food/grain
114
According to the Book of Deuteronomy what kind of war was the king supposed to wage?
No war
An offensive war
A defensive war
Both an offensive and defensive war
115
What did Israel trade with Judah?
chariots and horses
gold and silver
wheat and honey
Oil and balm
116
At what age was a Israelite woman married?
When she became an adult (18+)
in her early teens (10-12)
When her father decided
In her mid to late teens (13-18)
117
What are some problems faced by historians when using the biblical narrative?
Used to teach lessons through stories and poetry
Written at various points by different authors-bias
Not complete in parts/parts ommitted
Translation issues
118
A priests' main role was the
Performing ritual practices and worship
Day to day running of cult sites and local shrines
Mediator between G-d and the people/who was gave oracles
Representative of Jewish life
119
Baal was associated with
cattle and the farming
promiscuity and sacrifice
fertility and cattle
fertility and farming
120
Which king set up a mercantile fleet to gain resources from foreign lands?
Omri
Ahab
Zimri
Solomon
121
Who is the deity pictured?
Asherah
El
Yahweh
Baal
122
With the monarchy what was created?
Nothing- there was only tribal warfare
A permanent army made of conscripts
A army which came together in times of strife
A permanent army made of trained soldiers
123
Decorations found in the Jerusalem temple included
Gold, Silver and Bronze
Gold, Cedar wood, olive wood and pine
Gold, copper, decorations of cherubs, palm trees and flowers
Decorations of cherubs, palm trees and flowers
124
What expression of crafts was found at Bir Safadi?
Pottery
Statuettes
Jewellery
Weapons
125
The word baal mean?
Lord or owner
Lord or husband
None of the above
Husband or owner
126
The two great military kings of Israel were
Zimri and Omri
David and Zimri
Omri and Ahab
Solomon and Ahab
127
Three examples of fortified cities were
Jerusalem, Bethel and Megiddo
Megiddo, Jerusalem and Lachish
Lachish, Hazor and Gezer
Lachish, Dan and Gezer
128
What did daily life for the Israelites revolve around?
religious festivals
the seasons
rural existence
none of the above
129
Most of the craftsmen and workers of Solomon's temple came from?
Egypt
Israel
Sheba
Phoenicia
130
The temple of Jerusalem was built by
David and completed by Solomon
Solomon and completed by Jeroboam
Solomon and completed by Rehoboam
Saul and completed by David
131
Under which king was the palace at Samaria built?
Zimri
Ahab
Omri
Joram
132
Horses and Chariots were imported to be exported. Where did these come from?
Egypt and Judah
Egypt and Kue
Kue and Assyria
Assyria and Judah
133
Where was technology most closely utilised in Israelite society
Agriculture
Engineering
None of the above
Weaponry
134
Describe housing in Israel
Multiple storied with many families living there
small, made of mud brick, reeds, timber and stone
large made of stone and well furnished
Little furniture-shelves, pegs, clay pots held supplies/food
135
The kingdom split due to
the priesthood and succession
politics and religion
geography and law
religion and geography
136
What stone was tunneled through to create the Siloam tunnel?
Limestone
Calcite
Basalt
Marble
137
What language was the biblical narrative written in?
Hebrew
Aramaic
Arabic
Egyptian
138
Using the map determine how Israel and Judah were divided
By the Dead Sea
By the Mediterranean Sea
By the Red Sea
By the Arabian desert
139
Hosea was different than the other prophets in that he was
A false prophet
A foreigner
Married
A king
140
An owner of land was not a worker of the land
False
True
141
How could a woman (royal and non-royal) increase her status?
Through economic relations
She couldn't
Through barter and trade
Through childbirth
142
" shalln't make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth"
Exodus
Elijah
Samuel
Genesis
143
How did the king maintain his bureaucracy?
sent envoys to foreign kingdoms
Collected taxes and enforced his legal system
Granted officials land
Granted administrations seats of honour in tribal assemblies
144
Remains of tools associated with the olive oil industry have been found at?
Khirbet Khadesh
Bir Safadi
Kla'
Timna
145
What was the Kohen Gadol
Priest of Aaron
High priest
Priest of Zadok
Priest of Levi
146
The two instruments used in military battles were?
Drums and trumpets
Horns and drums
Trumpets and horns
Cymbals and horns
147
What were the walls of fortified cities made of?
mud brick on a stone foundation
stone on a stone foundation
mud brick on a mud brick foundation
stone on a mud brick foundation
148
Most art was found in?
Fortified cities
Palace complexes-like Samaria
Cultic worship
The temple of Solomon
149
Who were the two primary groups of workers in Israel?
Women from foreign and domestic spheres
Men and the kings officials
Men and women
Slaves(foreign born)&paid workers(free men-foreign/resident)
150
According to the book of Joshua
Yahwish was exclusive&allowed coexistence with other gods
Yahwish wasn't exclusive&forbade coexistence with other gods
Yahwish was exclusive&forbade coexistence with other gods
Yahwish wasn't exclusive&allowed coexistence with other gods

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