Carta's Bible Land Quiz Book Composed by: Michael Ostermann
Contents Introduction......................................................... iv List of Maps......................................................... vi Chapter 1: Biblical Geography..........................................8 Answers........................................................... 19 Chapter 2: The Chronicle of the Israelites in the Land of the Bible........ 20 Answers........................................................... 46 Chapter 3: The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah........................... 50 Answers........................................................... 57 Chapter 4: Flora and Fauna in the Land of the Bible..................... 58 Answers........................................................... 66 Chapter 5: Food in the Bible.......................................... 68 Answers........................................................... 78 Chapter 6: Famous Mountains of the Bible............................. 80 Answers........................................................... 87 Chapter 7: The Prophets and Judges of the Bible........................ 88 Answers........................................................... 93 Chapter 8: Warriors of the Bible...................................... 94 Answers.......................................................... 101 Chapter 9: Cities of the Bible........................................ 102 Answers.......................................................... 120 Chapter 10: Jerusalem.............................................. 122 Answers.......................................................... 134 Chapter 11: In the Footsteps of Jesus................................ 136 Answers.......................................................... 162 Chapter 12: Women of the Bible..................................... 166 Answers.......................................................... 176 Chapter 13: Amazing Facts About the Bible........................... 178 The Times and The Land......................................... 178 Bible Facts..................................................... 178
Introduction 34 Moses ascended from the desert plain of Moab toward Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, across from Jericho. There the Lord showed him the entire land, from Gilgal as far as Dan, 2 all of Naphtali, the territories of Ephraim and Manasseh, and the entire territory of Judah all the way to out over the sea, including the Negev, the Arabah, the valley of Jericho, and the city of the palm trees as far as Zoar. Deuteronomy 34 (1-4) Reading and studying the Bible without being acquainted with its physical backdrop, is like watching a play without scenery. Understanding the development of any series of events, and the actions of the people in the Bible, can only be fully comprehended after getting familiar with their geographical setting. Therefore we have created this book with the goal of adding another dimension to the understanding of the Holy Scripture, by combining our knowledge of the people, their actions, the events in which they participated, and the awareness that we have accumulated about the land where they lived. Several things set this fun quiz book apart from all other quiz books. This highly educational Bible Land Quiz Book has been written, illustrated and produced in the Holy City of Jerusalem. Almost all the questions have an answer that reveals a biblical verse. Innovative graphics, chronological charts, detailed political maps, historical maps, city maps, battle maps, family trees of major biblical characters, all of which will help to iv
illuminate the geographical and historical context of the biblical events, thus bringing to life the biblical scriptures as never before. How to use this Quiz Book in the best way: Pick the topic you are interested in from the Table of Contents and try to answer. Go to the Answers section of your chapter and see the Bible verse that corresponds to the question. Then return to your Bible to further read about the question. Search the numerous and amazing maps for the actual locations of the sites mentioned. Search, the unique charts to obtain additional information about the biblical characters or topics in the question. It is my and the publishers' sincere hope that by answering the questions listed in this book and viewing the amazing maps and charts, you will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the biblical narrative and add to your familiarity with the physical setting of those events. v
Carta's BIBLE LAND QUIZ BOOK Chapter 9: Cities of the Bible 1) From which Philistine city did Goliath come? a) Gath b) Hebron c) Endor d) Gaza 2) Which city was built by King David and was capital of Israel? a) Hebron b) Joppa c) Shechem d) Jerusalem 3) Jonah preached the destruction of which city? a) Nineveh b) Babylon c) Jerusalem d) Adullam 4) In which region was the city of Shiloh located? Can you locate it on the map? a) Samaria b) Edom c) Gilead d) Zoar 5) What was the city of Shiloh famous for? a) Place of the tabernacle b) It s great warriors c) Iron production d) Birthplace of King David 6) What was the capital of Assyria? a) Nineveh b) Babylon c) Jerusalem d) Shehem 7) Which city s walls came tumbling down after God instructed Joshua and the Israelites to walk around it 13 times? a) Beersheba b) Shiloh c) Hebron d) Jericho 8) After the death of King Solomon, the united kingdom of Israel was divided; which city was made the capital of the Northern Kingdom? a) Megiddo b) Shechem c) Bethlehem d) Mizpah 102
Cities of the Bible Philistia and the Cities of the Philistines 9) In which city was David born? a) Damascus b) Babylon c) Bethlehem d) Jerusalem 10) Which city, built by Cain, is considered the first biblical city? a) Nod b) Jericho c) Enoch d) Jerusalem Excavated walls of ancient Jericho Author: Daniel Case Via Wikimedia Commons 103
Carta's BIBLE LAND QUIZ BOOK 11) Nebuchadnezzar brought an end to the kingdom of Judah. What was the capital of Nebuchadnezzar s kingdom? a) Nineveh b) Babylon c) Haran d) Nablus 12) What name did the city of Bethel have before it was called Bethel? a) Beit Shean b) Jericho c) Luz d) Jerusalem 13) Rachel died on the way to which city? a) Damascus b) Jericho c) Bethlehem d) Jerusalem 14) Why did God tell the prophet Samuel to go to the city of Bethlehem? a) To anoint the next king of Israel b) To dismantle the temple of Dagon there c) To proclaim a fast d) To talk of death and destruction to the population 15) Nimrod played a major role in the world after the flood as a builder of cities. What city did he build in the land of Shinar? a) Jerusalem b) Nineveh c) Ur d) Babel The Valley of Shiloh Source/Author: Shemaya Spero Via the PikiWiki - Israel free image collection project 104