Geography Flashcards
Where is the territory of Judea located?
- West of the northern half of the Dead Sea
- South of Samaria
Where is the territory of Samaria located?
West of the Jordan River between the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee
Where is Jerusalem located?
- Within Judea
- West and almost even with the northern part of the Dead Sea
Where is Bethlehem located?
Slightly to the south west of Jerusalem
Where is Capernaum located?
- Within Galilee
- Just north of the Sea of Galilee
Where is Caesarea Maritima located?
Along the Mediterranean coast in the northwest part of Samaria
Where is Caesarea Philippi located?
To the northeast of the Sea of Galilee
Who founded the city of Caesarea Maritima?
Herod the Great
What geographical landmark is near Caesarea Philippi?
The headwaters of the Jordan River
Who founded the city of Caesarea Philippi?
Herod Philip, Herod the Great’s son
What city did Herod the Great found in order to demonstrate his allegiance to Rome?
Caesarea Maritima
