Chosen People

In this lesson, we will learn about God's covenant with Abraham. We will also learn about Isaac and Jacob.

Chosen People

In this lesson, we will learn about God's covenant with Abraham. We will also learn about Isaac and Jacob.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Abraham and the promised land.
  2. Status as chosen people.
  3. Isaac and Jacob (12 tribes).

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7 Questions

Q1.
True or False: According to Jewish belief God created the world and everything in it.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
What did God do on the seventh day?
Created humans
Had a big party
Correct answer: Rested
Q3.
In some Jewish communities, on Shabbat people will NOT:
Correct answer: Go to a shopping centre
Go to synogogue
Spend time with friends and family
Q4.
What was created on the sixth day of creation?
Correct answer: Animals on the land and humans
Light and dark
The sun, moon and stars
Q5.
What was created on the fourth day of creation?
Animals on the land and humans
Light and dark
Correct answer: The sun, moon and stars
Q6.
According to Genesis, humans are created:
As decendents of other animals.
Correct answer: In the image of God
Out of stars.
Q7.
The Jewish belief that humans are created in the image of God can:
Correct answer: Give insight into how one should treat themselves and others
Prove that God did not create the world and everything in it
Teach that humans are equal to God

7 Questions

Q1.
The first covenant with God was between God and:
Correct answer: Abraham
Adam
Jacob
Q2.
What does the word 'covenant' mean?
A new law
A type of job
Correct answer: An agreement or promise
Q3.
What was Abraham promised by God? Tick all that apply.
Correct answer: Descendants
Correct answer: Many blessings
Correct answer: Redemption
Correct answer: The promised Land
To be very rich
Q4.
Abraham and his wife Sarah left the city of Ur to go to:
Bethlehem
Correct answer: Canaan
Egypt
Q5.
What is the name of Abraham and Sarah's son?
Correct answer: Isaac
Ishmael
Jacob
Q6.
How many years does Jacob work in order to marry Rachel?
Correct answer: 14 Years
2 years
7 Years
Q7.
Who is known as the 12 Tribes of Israel?
A family living in Israel
A motorcycle club
Correct answer: The 12 sons of Jacob

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UnitReligious education / Judaism: beliefs and teachings

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