Lectures - Other Flashcards
1
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Topographical Regions in Biblical Israel
(4)
A
- Coastal plains
- Low hills / Shephelah
- Central highlands
- Jordan valley & Dead Sea
1
Q
Seasons in Biblical Israel
(2)
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- Rainy season (Nov-Feb)
- Barren season (Mar-Oct)
2
Q
Mediterranean Triad
A
- Barley
- Olives
- Grapes / wine
3
Q
Life Expectancy in Biblical Israel
A
Average adult: 38
4
Q
Life Expectancy / Children
A
Couple have 12 children, only 3 survive to adulthood
5
Q
House Basics
(3)
A
- “four room” house
- 1st floor: animals, storing, food prep
- 2nd floor: ladder or stairs, more light, air, and heat - people live
6
Q
“Four Room” House shape
A
7
Q
Gates Basics
(5)
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- Capital cities had walls made out of solid rock
- Other cities had casemate walls: chambers that could be used for rooms or storage
- Weakest part of wall
- Once taken, city would fall
- Multiple door system of defense
8
Q
Gates in Times of Peace
(4)
A
- Gates closed at night
- Open during day, people pass through
- Chambers serve as center for public activities
- Older population would gather to uphold justice
9
Q
Dates of Exiles
(3)
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- 597 : Jehoiakim
- 587 : Destruction of Temple & Deportation
- 582 : Another Attempt at Independence
10
Q
Date for Fall of Jerusalem
A
587
11
Q
The Lachish Letters
(2)
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- Fire signal vanishing at Azekah
- At time of Nebuchadnezzar’s invasion
12
Q
Babylonian Chronicles
A
Describe events in Jerusalem 597
13
Q
Cyrus Cylinder
(4)
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- Some say propaganda, some say evidence Cyrus allowed return
- Babylon short lived
- 560 : Persia Rebels
- 539 : Persia Takes Over
14
Q
City with Destruction Layer
A
Jerusalem
