2. Vocabulary A Conquering People A Free People An Enslaved People Reflection 10 20 30 40 50 40 30 20 10 50 40 30 20 10 50 40 30 20 10 50 40 30 20 10

3. A Conquering People – 10 Points QUESTION: What did the Israelites believe about casting lots? ANSWER: The outcome was an expression of God’s will.

4. A Conquering People– 20 Points QUESTION: What was the pattern recorded in the Book of Judges teaching God’s people? ANSWER: To keep their part of the covenant.

5. A Conquering People – 30 Points QUESTION: What was Samson’s weakness? (His internal weakness, not what would make him lose his strength) ANSWER: His weakness was that he used his gifts for personal revenge after his wife and family were murdered.

6. A Conquering People – 40 Points QUESTION: How did Samson symbolize the Israelite nation? – 3 ways ANSWER: He was guided by God He was dedicated to God He broke his promises, returned to God, and was blessed again.

7. A Conquering People – 50 Points QUESTION: In what ways did Ruth show her devotion to her mother-in- law? ANSWER: Ruth leaves her home, finds ways to feed both of them, and cares for Naomi.

8. A Free People – 10 Points QUESTION: What do the Ten Commandments have to do with being disciples of Christ? ANSWER: By obeying the commandments, we show love for God and others.

9. A Free People – 20 Points QUESTION: When Moses came down from Mount Sinai, why was he annoyed with the Israelites? ANSWER: They had turned away from God.

10. A Free People – 30 Points QUESTION: What is the Hebrew name for the Book of Numbers ANSWER: In Hebrew, the name means “In the desert.”

11. A Free People– 40 Points QUESTION: What was the symbolism of the cloud in the Book of Numbers? ANSWER: God’s presence leading his people.

12. A Free People – 50 Points QUESTION: Who guided the Israelites to the promised land? ANSWER: God himself guided the Israelites.

13. An Enslaved People – 10 Points QUESTION: Why did Moses have to flee Egypt? ANSWER: He killed an Egyptian.

14. An Enslaved People – 20 Points QUESTION: What happened at the burning bush? ANSWER: God revealed himself to Moses and told him to return to Egypt to lead the people to freedom.

15. An Enslaved People – 30 Points QUESTION: What did God ask Moses to do? ANSWER: God asked Moses to lead the Israelites to Freedom.

16. An Enslaved People – 40 Points QUESTION: What did the plagues represent? ANSWER: God’s power.

17. An Enslaved People – 50 Points QUESTION: What do the waters of the Red Sea symbolize for Christians? ANSWER: They symbolize the saving waters of Baptism.

18. Reflection – 10 Points QUESTION: How did God help the Israelites out of Egypt? ANSWER: God helped them through the leadership of Moses and the plagues.

19. Reflection – 20 Points QUESTION: When the Israelites were in the wilderness, how did God show his faithfulness? ANSWER: God did so by providing food and drink.

20. Reflection – 30 Points QUESTION: Why did God give his people the law? ANSWER: So they could keep their covenant relationship with God.

21. Reflection – 40 Points QUESTION: What do we celebrate at every Mass? ANSWER: The new covenant between God and his people, sealed with the blood of Jesus.

22. Reflection – 50 Points QUESTION: What did Samson have in common with Deborah? ANSWER: They were both judges.

23. Vocabulary – 10 Points QUESTION: What is the Biblical word describing the Israelites’ departure from slavery to freedom? ANSWER: Exodus

24. Vocabulary – 20 Points QUESTION: What is the event in which God passed over the whole of Egypt, taking the lives of every firstborn Egyptian and sparing the Israelites? ANSWER: Passover

25. Vocabulary – 30 Points QUESTION: What is an extraordinary event that is beyond human power and brought about by God? ANSWER: Miracle.

26. Vocabulary – 40 Points QUESTION: What is the sweet bread-like food that God provided for the Israelites in the desert? ANSWER: Manna

27. Vocabulary – 50 Points QUESTION: What is the name of a person consecrated to God who promised not to drink wine or strong drink, touch anyone or anything that had died, or cut or shave his or her hair? ANSWER: Nazirite