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Small Kingdoms and Mighty Empires in the Near East (1100-513 B.C.)

Explore the history of the Hebrews, Phoenicians, Persians, and more in the Near East during the small kingdom era. Learn about their gods, cities, and significant rulers.

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Small Kingdoms and Mighty Empires in the Near East (1100-513 B.C.)

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  1. Chapter 2 Small Kingdomsand Mighty Empiresin the Near East(ca. 1100–513 B.C.)

  2. Question • The Hebrews worshipped ___________ as their only god. • Solomon • Yahweh • Zoroaster • Yallah

  3. Answer • The Hebrews worshipped ___________ as their only god. • Solomon • Yahweh (correct) • Zoroaster • Yallah Hint: See page 42.

  4. Question • The Greeks gave the Phoenicians their name, which meant the • “Purple People.” • “People by the Sea.” • “New People.” • “Seafarers.”

  5. Answer • The Greeks gave the Phoenicians their name, which meant the • “Purple People.” (correct) • “People by the Sea.” • “New People.” • “Seafarers.” Hint: See page 38.

  6. Question • The Persian Empire was based in an area that is the modern-day country of • Egypt. • Israel. • Iraq. • Iran.

  7. Answer • The Persian Empire was based in an area that is in the modern-day country of • Egypt. • Israel. • Iraq. • Iran. (correct) Hint: See page 47.

  8. Question • Which of the following kings captured Jerusalem and made it the religious and political center of his realm? • Solomon • Saul • David of Bethlehem • Baal

  9. Answer • Which of the following kings captured Jerusalem and made it the religious and political center of his realm? • Solomon • Saul • David of Bethlehem (correct) • Baal Hint: See page 41.

  10. Question • The Phoenicians’ most important city was • Jerusalem. • Palestine. • Carthage. • Tyre.

  11. Answer • The Phoenicians’ most important city was • Jerusalem. • Palestine. • Carthage. (correct) • Tyre. Hint: See page 38.

  12. Question • Which of the following cities was known as “the City of the Persians”? • Carthage • Pernicia • Persepolis • Ephesos

  13. Answer • Which of the following cities was known as “the City of the Persians”? • Carthage • Pernicia • Persepolis (correct) • Ephesos Hint: See page 50.

  14. Question • After the Sea Peoples raided Egypt, a branch of them, known in the Bible as ________, settled along the coast of Palestine. • Assyrians • Nubians • Phoenicians • Philistines

  15. Answer • After the Sea Peoples raided Egypt, a branch of them, known in the Bible as ________, settled along the coast of Palestine. • Assyrians • Nubians • Phoenicians • Philistines (correct) Hint: See page 35.

  16. Question • The ________ is referred to as the Mosaic Law. • Torah • Bible • Talmud • Ten Commandments

  17. Answer • The ________ is referred to as the Mosaic Law. • Torah (correct) • Bible • Talmud • Ten Commandments Hint: See page 42.

  18. Question • Much knowledge about the Assyrians was revealed with the modern excavations of • Jerusalem. • Babylon. • Alexandria. • Nineveh.

  19. Answer • Much knowledge about the Assyrians was revealed with the modern excavations of • Jerusalem. • Babylon. • Alexandria. • Nineveh. (correct) Hint: See page 47.

  20. Question • Zoroastrianism was adapted by • Cyrus the Great. • the Egyptians. • Darius. • the early Hebrews.

  21. Answer • Zoroastrianism was adapted by • Cyrus the Great. • the Egyptians. • Darius. (correct) • the early Hebrews. Hint: See page 50.

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