quiz 13 on top-ten archaeology discoveries confirming the bible

Quiz 13

Top-Ten Archaeology Discoveries Confirming the Bible

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Question 1

Jericho is …1. A mythical city mentioned in the Bible

2. An Egyptian site with a pyramid

3. Site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found

4. A fortress in Israel built on a large mound

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Question 1

Jericho is …1. A mythical city mentioned in the Bible

2. An Egyptian site with a pyramid

3. Site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found

4. A fortress in Israel built on a large moundRight. It is located just north of the Dead Sea

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Question 2

Jericho, known as Tell es-Sultan, is the second most excavated site in Israel (Jerusalem is the first) and is the world’s oldest city dating from 8000 BC. What was its ancient appeal?

1. The site is an oasis due to an underground spring

2. The site is rich in minerals

3. The site has many caves

4. The site is located high in the mountains


Question 2

Jericho, known as Tell es-Sultan, is the second most excavated site in Israel (Jerusalem is the first) and is the world’s oldest city dating from 8000 BC. What was its ancient appeal?

1. The site is an oasis due to an underground spring Right

2. The site is rich in minerals

3. The site has many caves

4. The site is located high in the mountains


Question 3

Ancient Jericho was a fortress built on a large mound. What were its defenses?

1. 20 ft. mud brick wall at top of mound

2. 12 ft. retaining wall at bottom, on top of that 20 ft. mud brick wall, and at the top of mound another 20 ft. mud brick wall

3. Settlement dug into caves in the mountain

4. 12 ft. retaining wall at bottom


Ancient Jericho was a fortress built on a large mound. What were its defenses?

1. 20 ft. mud brick wall at top of mound

2. 12 ft. retaining wall at bottom, on top of that 20 ft. mud brick wall, and at the top of mound another 20 ft. mud brick wall

Right

3. Settlement dug into caves in the mountain

4. 12 ft. retaining wall at bottom


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Question 4

Joshua 6:20 (NKJV) states“So the people shouted when the priests blew the trumpets. And it happened when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat. Then the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.” The “wall fell down flat” in Hebrew conveys…

1. The wall fell down in one piece.

2. The wall fell down and flattened at the bottom.

3. The wall fell beneath itself.

4. The wall fell down a gorge.


Question 4

Joshua 6:20 (NKJV) states“So the people shouted when the priests blew the trumpets. And it happened when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat. Then the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.” The “wall fell down flat” in Hebrew conveys…

1. The wall fell down in one piece.

2. The wall fell down and flattened at the bottom.

3. The wall fell beneath itself. Right. The walls were above a retaining wall

4. The wall fell down a gorge.


Question 5

Joshua 6:20 (NKJV) states“So the people shouted when the priests blew the trumpets. And it happened when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat. Then the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.” The “people went up into the city” in Hebrew conveys…

1. The people had to climb up a ramp formed by the fallen bricks over the retaining wall.

2. The people climbed ladders into the city.

3. The people scaled the walls into the city.

4. The people constructed a siege ramp into the city.Next slide for Answers

Question 5

Joshua 6:20 (NKJV) states“So the people shouted when the priests blew the trumpets. And it happened when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat. Then the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.” The “people went up into the city” in Hebrew conveys…

1. The people had to climb up a ramp formed by the fallen bricks over the retaining wall.

Right

2. The people climbed ladders into the city.

3. The people scaled the walls into the city.

4. The people constructed a siege ramp into the city.Next slide for new question

Question 6

Joshua 6:24 (NKJV) states: “But they burned the city and all that was in it with fire. Only the silver and gold, and the vessels of bronze and iron, they put into the treasury of the house of the Lord.”

1. No evidence of this was found at the site.

2. Some evidence of this was found at the site: silver and gold, and the vessels of bronze and iron

3. Some evidence of this was found at the site: a 3 foot layer of burned debris

4. Evidence of this was found at the site: a 3 foot layer of burned debris and jars full of grain


Question 6

Joshua 6:24 (NKJV) states: “But they burned the city and all that was in it with fire. Only the silver and gold, and the vessels of bronze and iron, they put into the treasury of the house of the Lord.”

1. No evidence of this was found at the site.

2. Some evidence of this was found at the site: silver and gold, and the vessels of bronze and iron

3. Some evidence of this was found at the site: a 3 foot layer of burned debris

4. Evidence of this was found at the site: a 3 foot layer of burned debris and jars full of grain

Right – Jars of grain left is unusual because it is a commodity usually plundered. God only allowed them to take the silver and gold, and the vessels of bronze and iron


Question 7

Joshua 6:17 (NKJV) states: “Now the city shall be doomed by the Lord to destruction, it and all who are in it. Only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all who are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent.” To support this, excavations found…

1. Rahab’s grave.

2. Rahab’s house in the middle of the city.

3. An 8 ft portion of the mud brick wall still standing with houses attached. A short distance away were hills for the spies to hide

4. No supporting evidences was found to support it.Next slide for Answers

Question 7

Joshua 6:17 (NKJV) states: “Now the city shall be doomed by the Lord to destruction, it and all who are in it. Only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all who are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent.” To support this, excavations found…

1. Rahab’s grave.

2. Rahab’s house in the middle of the city.

3. An 8 ft portion of the mud brick wall still standing with houses attached. A short distance away were hills for the spies to hide

Right-This was found on the north side of the site. Rahab said, “And she said to them, “Get to the mountain, lest the pursuers meet you. Hide there three days, until the pursuers have returned. “Joshua 2:16

4. No supporting evidences was found to support it.


Question 8

Which of the following confirms a dating of 1406 BC for the Jericho site, in line with the biblical dating of the Exodus

1. Expensive pottery from Cyprus was found.

2. An inscription with the date was found.

3. Daily-use pottery was found with distinctive black and red paint and concentric circles inside.

4. A scroll from that period was found.


Question 8

Which of the following confirms a dating of 1406 BC for the Jericho site, in line with the biblical dating of the Exodus

1. Expensive pottery from Cyprus was found.

2. An inscription with the date was found.

3. Daily-use pottery was found with distinctive black and red paint and concentric circles inside.

Right, Dr. Bryant Wood, an expert in Early Bronze Age pottery found at the Jericho site, dates the destruction of the city at 1406 BC

4. A scroll from that period was found.Next slide for new question

Question 9

What is the oldest fragment of the Old Testament?

1. 900 AD

2. 33 AD

3. 300 BC

4. 700 BC


Question 9

What is the oldest fragment of the Old Testament?

1. 900 AD

2. 33 AD

3. 300 BC

4. 700 BCRight - Ketef Hinnom Silver Amulet Scroll


Question 10

What is the Ketef Hinnom Silver Amulet Scroll and where was it found?

1. A papyrus scroll found in the Ketef Hinnom pyramid in Egypt

2. A small silver scroll worn around the neck found in Jerusalem

3. A papyrus scroll found in Qumran, near the Dead Sea

4. A small silver scroll found in Jericho


Question 10

What is the Ketef Hinnom Silver Amulet Scroll and where was it found?

1. A papyrus scroll found in the Ketef Hinnom pyramid in Egypt

2. A small silver scroll worn around the neck found in Jerusalem

Right. It was found at a site on a hill [Ketef Hinnom] where St Andrews Church is located

3. A papyrus scroll found in Qumran, near the Dead Sea

4. A small silver scroll found in Jericho


Question 11

On one of the Ketef Hinnom Silver Amulet Scrolls is writing that …

1. Is a Greek transcription of the Ten Commandments

2. Boasts of the victories of the "House of David."

3. Is almost a verbatim transcription of Numbers 6:24-26

4. Lists the Jewish Patriarchs Next slide for Answers

Question 11

On one of the Ketef Hinnom Silver Amulet Scrolls is writing that …

1. Is a Greek transcription of the Ten Commandments

2. Boasts of the victories of the "House of David."

3. Is almost a verbatim transcription of Numbers 6:24-26 Right: “May h[e]/sh[e] be blessed by Yahweh, the warrior [or “helper”] and

the rebuker of [E]vil: May Yahweh bless you, keep you. May Yahweh make His face shine upon you and grant you p[ea]ce”

4. Lists the Jewish Patriarchs Next slide for new question

Question 12

The Ketef Hinnom Silver Amulet Scroll is significant because

1. It confirms that our current Bible is an accurate copy of the original documents

2. It confirms that the kingdom of David actually existed

3. It confirms that priestly blessings were used in 700 BC

4. It confirms that silver amulets were worn by priests.


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