History & Poetry test

Old Testament Survey – Test (History Books – Poetry Books) ______________________________

1. What are the 12 History Books?

1. 6. 11.

2. 7. 12.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

2. What are The 5 Poetry Books?

3. What are the Periods of the Poetry Book writings (list the book and beside of it the period of writing)?

4. List the author or authors with the book or books they wrote. (Not all names will be used)

(Moses, Nehemiah, Ezra, Esther, Abraham, Samuel, Nathan, Gad, Joshua, Solomon, Unknown,

10 authors, Paul, Saul, Lemuel, Agur,)

1. Joshua- 7. 1 Chronicles- 13. Job-

Nehemiah- 8. 2 Kings - 14. Ecclesiastes-

Ruth- 9. Ezra - 15. 2 Chronicles -

1 Samuel- 10. Esther - 16. Proverbs-

1 Kings- 11. Judges - 17. Song of Solomon-

2 Samuel- 12. Psalms-

5. The entire Old Testament time span is recorded between what two books (all the other books events and writings fall between these books time frames)?

1. Exodus 2. Ecclesiastes 3. Genesis 4. Joshua 5. Nehemiah 6. Psalms

6. What are the names of the 8 righteous kings of Judah?

1. 5.

2. 6.

3. 7.

7. The book of Esther falls in between the chapters of what book? _________________________

8. How long did it take Nehemiah to build the city walls ________________________

9. Place the number of years each book covers with the right book

1 Samuel____________ (118, 37, 12, 520, 115, 338, 65, 108, 120)

2 Samuel____________

Judges______________

1&2 Kings___________

Nehemiah____________

1&2 chronicles ________

10. Who were the two prophets that prophesied in the book of Ezra ________________&________________ (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Haggai, Moses, Ahab, Zechariah)

11. In the book of Judges there were 6 rebellions name the 7 judges of the 6 rebellions

1.O

2.E

3.B

4.D

5.G

6.J

7.S

12 How many judges total are listed in the book of Judges? ___________________

13. Who was the last Judge in Israel? __________________

14. 1 Samuel is a transition book. It covers the days of? _______________________________

15. What 4 things happened to David because he sinned against Urriah?

16. How many Kings were there in Israel ______________& Judah________________.

17. Ezra was a ___________ & a _____________.

18. ________________ Led the in the first efforts to rebuild the temple.

19. Israel returned from captivity how many times.____________________

20. The book of Chronicles covers the same time frame as what other books? _____________________________________

21. Who are the three main characters of the book of Ruth? _____________&____________&_____________

22. 1 Samuel covers the life of ________________ & 2 Samuel covers the life of ________________.

23. God showed that he was with Joshua like he was with Moses by doing what?

24. What was Solomon’s Sons name that became king after him? __________________

25. What was the first king of Israel’s name? He was the one that split the nation? __________________

26. The book of Job deals with what topic? ____________________________________

27. The main theme of Job is what? _______________________________________________________

28. What are the 6 classifications of the Psalms?

1. I_________________

2. A________________

3. T________________

4. D________________

5. M________________

6. H_________________

29. The book of proverbs are what? ____________________________________________

30. The Book of Proverbs teaches us?

31. The main theme of the book of Proverbs is what?

32. The main theme of the book of Psalms is what?

33. What was King David’s most major Contribution to Israel?

34. Ezra addressed what specific group of people in Israel for their sin of intermarrying foreign women?

35 What were the three things Job Lost? ______________&______________&______________

36. What are the Psalms? _______________________________________________

37. What three ways of communication are expresses in the Poetry, Prophetic, and History books?

1. History books are -

2. Poetry Books are-

3. Prophetic Book are-

38. The book of Ecclesiastes was written when in the author’s life?

39. The key phrase of the book of Ecclesiastes is stated over and over again it is?

40. In the final chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes the Author records these words (fill in the blank)

“ The conclusion when all has been heard is ________________________________________”

41. The book of Ecclesiastes takes on what kind of feeling in the writing?

a. Joy b. worship c. Despair d. Failure d. happiness e. Sadness

42. The Song of Solomon is a book written about whom? ____________________________

43. The symbolism in the book of the Song of Solomon is what? _______________________________

44. The Song of Solomon was written when in the life of the author?

45. In 1 & 2 Samuel there are two main ideas or Themes that are conveyed. They are?

1. To ________ is better ________________________.

2. Men Judge _____________________ but God ____________________________.

46. What method did Nehemiah use to build the wall of Jerusalem (not with swords in their hands)?

47. Job was known before God as a man who was what?

48. In Joshua 24 Joshua at the latter part of his life makes this statement. (Fill in the blank)

Choose you this day whom you will serve but _______________________________________.

49. Fill in the Book outlines appropriately.

Joshua Life and death of Samuel

1. Rise of David as King

2 Anointing and Reign and death of Saul

3 Rise and Fall of Judah

Entering the land

I Samuel Anointing of David the Shepherd

1. The ministry of Elisha

2 The Close of the ministry of Elijah

3 The rise and fall of Israel

Possessing the land

2 Samuel The rise of Solomon as king

1 Conquering the land

2 David’s fall into sin

3 Solomon’s Reign as King

Decline and distribution of the Kingdom

1 Kings The later years of David’s life

2 Kings

50. I will have a great time for thanksgiving and I am coming Back after break? __________________

51. Bonus Question #1 worth 5 pts- How old was Enoch when he was taken up to Heaven? ___________

52. Bonus Question #2 worth 5 Pts- Name the 10 authors of the book of Psalms by name.

10.