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Understanding the Bible: Sixth Edition, 6/e
Stephen Harris, California State University--Sacramento

The Prophets (Nevi’im) I
Questions on Joshua and Judges

True or False



1

Most scholars agree that Joshua's account of the conquest of Canaan can be supported by historical and archaeological evidence.
A)True
B)False
2

Before conquering any territory, all Israelite males born during the time in the wilderness are circumcised at Gilgal.
A)True
B)False
3

The Israelites gain victory at Jericho because of the help of the prostitute Rahab.
A)True
B)False
4

'Ai was the city where the Israelites were defeated because some of them had taken booty from Jericho.
A)True
B)False
5

The Book of Judges suggests that all of the promised land had come under Israelite control during Joshua's lifetime.
A)True
B)False
6

Deborah, who is described as sitting under a palm tree resolving the disputes of her neighbors, is the only one of the judges actually seen dispensing justice.
A)True
B)False
7

Gideon apparently comes from a family of Baal devotees.
A)True
B)False
8

Unlike the other judges who lead the Israelites in battle, Samson is active primarily as a prophet.
A)True
B)False
9

Samson's final feat is to bring down a temple of Baal.
A)True
B)False
10

The tribe of Benjamin is almost annihilated because their territory was adjacent to that of the Philistines.
A)True
B)False