Test 2 - Chapters 4-6, Projects 2 and 5 MODIFIED Flashcards
Essay Question
Compare Israel’s theocracy to at least two other forms of government. Which is the best form? Why?
Map Locations - Be able to locate the following on a map
Egypt, Israel, Red Sea, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Persian Gulf, Athens, Macedonia, Mount Olympus
What nation carries the legacy of having a complete written account of its history?
Israel
What poet is credited with polishing and refining Greek mythology?
Homer
What name did the Southern Kingdom of Israel take when the kingdom divided?
Judah
On what mountain did God extend the covenant made with Abraham to the Israelites?
Mt. Sinai
What Persian ruler built the Royal Road?
Darius
In the Greek cities, what hilltop fortress was the seat of government and religion?
acropolis
Under what leader did the Assyrian Empire begin in earnest?
Tiglath-pileser III
What structure was reflected in the first Greek city government?
family
How many ways was Alexander’s empire divided?
4
The Hittites were aided in battle by strong weapons made of what metal?
iron
The Battle of Salamis was a defeat for who?
the Persians
The Peloponnesian League was controlled by this famous Greek philosopher.
Aristotle
According to Greek philosophy , what basic idea underlies the understanding of truth?
Man is the measure of all things
Which statement best explains God’s hand in human events?
Kings and their empires were instruments in God’s plan for judgment on nations and for preparation of Jesus’ birth.
The first recorded date in history, when the first Olympic games were held
776 BC
In what year did the Peloponnesian War end?
404 BC
Who was the king of all the Greek gods?
Zeus
What philosopher chose to drink poison instead of being exiled from Athens?
Socrates
To whom did the Southern Kingdom of Israel fall?
Chaldeans
What prophet warned the city of Nineveh of God’s coming judgment?
Jonah
Which king asked for wisdom to rule his kingdom?
Solomon
Which king pushed Israel to its greatest extent?
David
