Walking the Bible Quiz Questions

What does the word "Genesis" mean?

In the Beginning

Where does the creation story happen?

Where the Tigrus and Euphratis River meet

What is the order of the seven days of creation?

Light, Heavnily light, sky + water, fish + dry land, plants + animals, humans

What are the ten plagues of Eqypt?

Blood; Frogs; Gnats; Flies; Livestock; Boils; Hail; Locusts; Darkness; Firstborn

What is the importance of water sources in the early accounts of Genesis?

Cleaning, drinking, normally where civilizations start

Where is Noah's Ark believed to be located?

Mount Ararat

Why does Parachute refuse to show Bruce Feiler the location of the ark?

If you believe in your hearts; faith

Name the 3 traditions that trace their roots to Abraham?

Judaism; Christianity; Islam

Why did God call Abraham to Cannan?

It was empty; no one living there

What happens to Sodom and Gomorrah?

Destroyed in Fire + Brimstone

Where does Abraham Sacrifice Issac?

Mount Moriah

What now stands in the spot where Abraham sacrificed his son?

Dome of the Rock

How do we retrace the steps of Joesph, son of Jacob, into Egypt?

Bedouin (Traders)

What gift does Joesph posses that he uses to save himself from execution?

Able to interpret dreams

What title or position is given to Joesph by the Pharaoh?

Vizier; visionary to Pharaoh (second in command)

What is the surprising action that Joesph takes toward his brother who sold him as a slave?

Shows mercy, abundance, tells them to live there (forgiveness)

What was life like for Israelites while they were living in Egypt?

Pretty Good but still treated as servants

What does the name Moses or Moshe mean?

To be born of; to draw out

Who do scholars believe was the Pharaoh of Egypt at the time of Moses?

Ramses II

Why does Moses leave Egypt for the land of Midian?

Murdering an Egyptian

What are some theories of Moses parting the red sea?

May have been red sea, Moses fish; half white half black. If eaten, it causes blindness

Which route do scholars believe the Israelites took through the Sinai Peninsula and why?

The south route because it was longer, but it had water sources along the way, and less mountains then other routes had.

According to the film, what is "the manna in the desert"?

Sap from the tamacus tree

What is identifies as the burning bush at St. Catherines's Monastery?

Wild Raspberry Bush

What does Moses receive to renew and transform the covenant with Israel?

10 Commandments

According to Feiler; what does the desert experience of Exodus remind us of as humans?

The human condition

What is the significance of Moses' encounter with God on Mount Sinai?

Marking the formal birth of Israel as a covenant nation

From where does Moses finally view the Promised Land before his death?

Mount Nebo

Who is appointed by Moses to lead the Israelites to the promised land?

Joshua (Son of Nun)

What is Bruce Feilers purpose for walking the bible - what i she trying to accomplish by visiting the land where stories took place?

Ground the stories in real soil and history; Test the facts and wrestle with tradition; Explore spiritual meaning and vitality

What role do Mountains play throughout the film and the story of Israelites?

Overcome fear; deeper relationship with God. Higher you are, the closer you are to God.