Carney, Chapter 5

Question 0

Adam

Answer 0

The first man and our first father. He, together with Eve, committed the first sin (Original Sin). This Hebrew name can refer to Adam or mankind in general

Question 1

Abraham

Answer 1

A descendant of Shem and the founder of the Hebrew nation. He was the first to receive a personal call from God (at seventy years old), and he responded in faith

Question 2

Eve

Answer 2

The first woman and our first mother. Eve was created from the rib of Adam, and thus woman—unlike the animals—is man’s equal and complement

Question 3

Cain

Answer 3

Adam and Eve’s first son, and murderer of Abel. The Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one would kill him.

Question 4

Abel

Answer 4

Adam and Eve’s second son. Because his sacrifice was acceptable to God, he was murdered by his envious brother Cain

Question 5

Assyria

Answer 5

An ancient empire ruled by bloodthirsty and wicked men; it terrorized the whole Middle East and constantly threatened Israel and Judah during the monarchic period. Eventually the Assyrians destroyed Israel and scattered its people.

Question 6

Babylon

Answer 6

The great imperial city to which the conquered people of Judah were taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar in 587 BC.

Question 7

Cannan

Answer 7

The land God promised to Abraham’s descendants. It covered about the same territory as modern-day Israel. Its inhabitants were idol-worshipers who even sacrificed their own children in cult rituals