Geography Flashcards
Where did Jeroboam I build the golden calves?
Dan and Bethel
What direction is Ammon in relation to Moab?
Both are to the east of the Dead Sea and Ammon is north of Moab.
Where did Ruth and Naomi return to after the death of Ruth’s husband and sons?
Bethlehem
Where did David rule from?
First Hebron, then Jerusalem.
Where was Ammon?
To the east of the Dead Sea, along the northern half of the Dead Sea and extending further north as well.
What city was David in when he was anointed king before the twelve tribes of Israel?
Hebron
Which city was the fourth and final capital of Israel?
Samaria
Where was Philistia?
To the west and southwest of Judah, along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
What was another name for Jerusalem, prior to David conquering it?
Jebus, since it was occupied by the Jebusites
What city was the capital of Assyria?
Nineveh
Where were the temples and palaces of the Persians located?
Persepolis
Where was the ark housed prior to the building of the temple?
In Shiloh, to the west of the Jordan River.
In what city did Esther become queen?
Susa
Where was Moab?
To the east of the Dead Sea, along the southern half of the Dead Sea.
