The Israelites Answers

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What is the central idea of this passage?

A
Joseph’s family leaves Canaan to escape severe famine.
B
Joseph becomes a trusted servant of the pharaoh.
C
Joseph wants to reunite with his father.
D
Joseph helps the Hebrews settle and thrive in Egypt.
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Which lines from the text provide evidence for the central idea that Jacob has made a good decision by going to Egypt? Choose two answers.

A
“behold, they are in the land of Goshen”
B
“Your servants are shepherds”
C
“the famine is severe in the land of Canaan”
D
“in the best of the land settle your father and your brothers”
E
“they were prolific and multiplied greatly”
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Based on the passage, how does the physical environment influence the Hebrews’ actions?

A
The landscape leads them to become shepherds.
B
Fertile land persuades them to buy property of their own.
C
Famine drives them to migrate from one place to another.
D
Good rainfall helps their fields and flocks multiply.
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What evidence shows that the Hebrews suffer when they leave Egypt?

A
“the Lord brought the waters of the sea back upon them”
B
“the children of Israel walked on dry land in the midst of the sea”
C
“Moses led Israel away from the Red Sea”
D
“they walked for three days in the desert but did not find water”
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Based on this passage, why does Solomon decide to build the Temple of Jerusalem ("a house for the name of the Lord”) when he does?

A
because David told him to
B
because Hiram gives him supplies
C
because there is peace in the land
D
because God commands him to
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Which statement best explains the central idea of the passage?

A
Solomon teaches the Israelites to obey their parents and God.
B
Solomon is a good king because he leads his people to victory.
C
Solomon and Hiram agree to work together to build a temple.
D
Solomon uses his wealth to make Jerusalem a great city.
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Based on the passage, how does Solomon’s wisdom benefit the Israelites? Check the three answers that apply.

A
The Israelites avoid evil deeds.
B
The Israelites win many great wars.
C
The Israelites make peace with an enemy.
D
The Israelites get supplies to build their temple.
E
The Israelites capture a wonderful city.
F
The Israelites build a place to honor God.

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