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

Sarim...civil, military and religious personnel

Who were the two primary groups of workers in Israel?

Slaves(foreign born)&paid workers(free men-foreign/resident)

Most art was found in?

Cultic worship, The temple of Solomon, Palace complexes-like Samaria

With the centralising of the monarchy social hierarchy changed?

Yes, the king created strongholds throughout the empire

Two pieces of evidence which talk about the Israelite army are

The Mesha Stele, The Moabite Stele, The Merneptah Stele, Ostraca found at Lachish

Excavations at Samaria reveal a palace which consisted of

A courtyard with storerooms adjacent to it

Farmers in Israel grew

pomegranates, dates and almonds

The kingdom split due to

politics and religion, the priesthood and succession

Excavations at Eyson Geber reveal?

State factories made by kings& pottery with an official seal

The main written source on this period is

The Hebrew Bible, The Old Testament

Royal women were sometimes... so this meant that were... by the prophets

foreigners...not liked and not trusted

An Israelite woman could be a slave?

Only in cases when the family became destitute, Yes, however her rights were preserved

The Book of Exodus tells the Israelites to

Not construct idols or graven representations of Yahweh

The geographical setting of Israel can be described as?

A passage way between empires, laying between the sea and the desert.

What are some problems faced by historians when using the biblical narrative?

Written at various points by different authors-bias, Used to teach lessons through stories and poetry, Not complete in parts/parts ommitted, Translation issues

The worship of Asherah was connected to

promiscuous sexual practices and ritual prostitution

Solomon's palace was known as the

The Palace of the Forest of Lebanon

According to the book of Joshua

Yahwish was exclusive&forbade coexistence with other gods

Where were fortified cities located?

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

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

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