Old Testament Flashcards
Who were the first humans created by God?
Adam and Eve
How were Adam and Eve expelled from the Garden of Eden?
They ate the forbidden fruit
Who was the son of Adam and Eve that killed his brother?
Cain
Who was commanded by God to build an ark?
Noah
Who made a covenant with God and is known as the “Father of many Nations”?
Abraham
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments?
Moses
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
Who killed the giant Goliath with a slingshot?
David
Who built the temple in Jerusalem?
Solomon
What happened to the kingdom of Israel after the death of King Solomon?
It was divided into two separate kingdoms.
Who had a showdown with the prophets of Baal?
Elijah
Which empire conquered the southern kingdom of Judah and destroyed the Temple?
Babylonian Empire
Who interpreted dreams for King Nebuchadnezzar and King Balthazar?
Daniel
Which empire allowed the Hebrews to return to Judah after the Babylonian exile?
Persian Empire
Who was the Queen of Persia during the time of exile?
Esther
Which family led the Maccabean revolt against the Greeks?
Hasmoneans
Under whose rule was Jesus born in Bethlehem?
King Herod
Which biblical figure is related to Jesus through the lineage of Ruth?
David
Who was the prophet who warned the rulers of Judah to repent of their sins?
Jeremiah
Which empire conquered the Northern Kingdom of Israel?
Assyrian Empire
Which prophet was taken up into heaven by a chariot of fire?
Elijah
Which biblical figure was swallowed by a whale?
Jonah
Which prophet preached about the coming of the Messiah?
Isaiah
Who led a guerrilla war against the Greeks for Jewish independence?
Judas Maccabeus
Which empire conquered the Persian Empire and tried to assimilate the Jews?
Greek Empire
Which empire allowed the Hebrews to return to Judah after the Babylonian exile?
Persian Empire
Who is known for surviving the lion’s den due to his faith in God?
Daniel
Which empire conquered the Greek Empire and ruled over the Holy Land?
Roman Empire
Who was the king of Israel when Jesus was born in Bethlehem?
King Herod
Who built the Ark of the Covenant to house the Ten Commandments?
Moses
