Test 2 - Chapters 4-6, Projects 2 and 5 MODIFIED

Question 1

Essay Question

Answer 1

Compare Israel’s theocracy to at least two other forms of government. Which is the best form? Why?

Question 2

Map Locations - Be able to locate the following on a map

Answer 2

Egypt, Israel, Red Sea, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Persian Gulf, Athens, Macedonia, Mount Olympus

Question 3

What nation carries the legacy of having a complete written account of its history?

Answer 3

Israel

Question 4

What poet is credited with polishing and refining Greek mythology?

Answer 4

Homer

Question 5

What name did the Southern Kingdom of Israel take when the kingdom divided?

Answer 5

Judah

Question 6

On what mountain did God extend the covenant made with Abraham to the Israelites?

Answer 6

Mt. Sinai

Question 7

What Persian ruler built the Royal Road?

Answer 7

Darius

Question 8

In the Greek cities, what hilltop fortress was the seat of government and religion?

Answer 8

acropolis

Question 9

Under what leader did the Assyrian Empire begin in earnest?

Answer 9

Tiglath-pileser III

Question 10

What structure was reflected in the first Greek city government?

Answer 10

family

Question 11

How many ways was Alexander’s empire divided?

Answer 11

4

Question 12

The Hittites were aided in battle by strong weapons made of what metal?

Answer 12

iron

Question 13

The Battle of Salamis was a defeat for who?

Answer 13

the Persians

Question 14

The Peloponnesian League was controlled by this famous Greek philosopher.

Answer 14

Aristotle

Question 15

According to Greek philosophy , what basic idea underlies the understanding of truth?

Answer 15

Man is the measure of all things

Question 16

Which statement best explains God’s hand in human events?

Answer 16

Kings and their empires were instruments in God’s plan for judgment on nations and for preparation of Jesus’ birth.

Question 17

The first recorded date in history, when the first Olympic games were held

Answer 17

776 BC

Question 18

In what year did the Peloponnesian War end?

Answer 18

404 BC

Question 19

Who was the king of all the Greek gods?

Answer 19

Zeus

Question 20

What philosopher chose to drink poison instead of being exiled from Athens?

Answer 20

Socrates

Question 21

To whom did the Southern Kingdom of Israel fall?

Answer 21

Chaldeans

Question 22

What prophet warned the city of Nineveh of God’s coming judgment?

Answer 22

Jonah

Question 23

Which king asked for wisdom to rule his kingdom?

Answer 23

Solomon

Question 24

Which king pushed Israel to its greatest extent?

Answer 24

David

Question 25

Which king was the first human king of Israel?

Answer 25

Saul

Question 26

Which king split Israel after his reign?

Answer 26

Solomon

Question 27

Which king was killed on the battlefield for his disobedience?

Answer 27

Saul