Session 10, 8th grade

1.

1 point

Even though Sheol is, in most Hebraic thought, to be a nondescript “grave” or “the land of the dead”, Isaiah describes this “grave” as what?

a reaper, consumer of souls

a fire, burning and eternal

a pit, dark and deep

a beast, devouring rich and poor alike

2.

1 point

What was one effect of Judah’s annihilation?

the murder of many farmers and field workers

the exile of the Judaic nation

the establishment of a line of vassal kings

an increase of weapons trade in the Near East

3.

1 point

What best describes a vassal king, and who was one such Israelite vassal king?

a king controlled by another empire; Isaiah

a king controlled by another empire; Nebuchadnezzar

a king controlled by another empire; Josiah

a frog-prince controlled by a curse; Mr. Bubbles

4.

1 point

What is discovered during Josiah’s vassal reign of Judah?

the Tabernacle and the Torah

the Book of the Law

the Writings of the Prophets

the Internet

5.

1 point

What important initiative did Josiah take to reestablish monotheism in Judah?

he made reading the Torah a part of daily worship

he demanded he observance of the Sabbath day of rest

he removed the pagan shrines in the high places of worship

he repaired the tabernacle and kept the Abrahamic covenant

6.

1 point

According to Isaiah, what is a sign of a collapsing society?

the near-complete distribution of funds towards military weaponry

the death of a long line of patriarchal princes

divine destruction upon many important cities

much social strife where the rich oppose the poor

7.

1 point

According to Isaiah, what groups of people are going to get the brunt of God’s wrath?

the rich, the arrogant, and the drunkards

the pagans, the murderers, and thieves

the nonbelievers and unwise rulers

the oppressors of the land and the deceitful

8.

1 point

What vassal king effectively tore down the monotheistic reforms of his father?

Isaiah

Manasseh

Hezekiah

Asherah

9.

1 point

Hezekiah is known for being miraculously healed by Isaiah… and what major blunder?

destroying all of the monotheistic reforms of his father

challenging Chuck Norris to a kitten juggling contest

rebelling against the Babylonian empire

displaying all of the Temple treasures to Babylonian envoys

10.

1 point

How is Nebuchadnezzar known to the Israelites?

a ruthless vassal leader who introduced polytheism to Judah

a powerful Babylonian king that plundered and burned the Temple

a wise and aged prophet that spoke much of the Messiah-to-come

a willing and able servant to the Egyptian throne

11.

1 point

According to Isaiah, the Messiah-to-come will embody what qualities?

a mighty ruler to reestablish Israel as a world empire

a prince of fortune who will bring prosperity back to the Judaic lands

a sage of much learning and knowledge who will interpret the Torah correctly

a child from Jesse’s lineage who will judge righteously and gather in the exiles of Israel