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Chapter 6 Lesson 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why did the Israelites believe David was their greatest king? | The Israelites believe David was their greatest king because under his rule they enjoyed prosperous times. David united the Twelve Tribes of Israel, defeated the Philistines, and established Jerusalem as the capital city of his kingdom. |
| What empires conquered Israel and Judah? | The Assyrians and the Chaldean Empires. |
| What kingdom did the southern tribes form? Based on location, what do you think was the major economic activity of the Phoenicians? | They formed Judah. The Mediterranean was important to the tribes or trade and transportation. |
| What do the teachings of Hosea and Jeremiah have in common? | Both deal with the nature, or behavior of God. |
| By 1100 B.C., many Israelites called for a king to unite them against the _____ | Philistines |
| Who became the first king of the Israelites? | Saul |
| David established a capital city of Israel at Jerusalem. | TRUE |
| What did David accomplish as an Israelite king? | He led the Israelites during a time of prosperity. |
| King Solomon is honored as the greatest king of the Israelites. | FALSE |
| After the death Solomon, the ten northern tribes founded a new kingdom called_______ | Israel |
| The two Israelite kingdoms were larger and stronger than their neighboring empires. | FALSE |
| Which group captured major cities in the kingdom of Israel? | Assyrians |
| Under King Nebuchadnezzar, the Chaldeans captured Jerusalem and made major changes. | TRUE |
| The _____ offered hope to the people of Judah sent to live in Babylon. | prophets |
| What two kingdoms preserved the Israelite religion? | Israel and Judah |
| What did the Israelite prophets urge people to do? | Make the world a better place |
| Saul | 1st king of the Israelites |
| David | King of Israel, a brave warrior, successful leader and talented poet |
| King Solomon | taxed his people heavily to build great things |
| Who caused the fall of Israel in 722 B.C. and scattered the 10 tribes? | Assyrians |
| Nebuchadnezzar | captured Jerusalem and punished the Jews in 597 B.C. |