Year 2
Why did Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
In this lesson we will learn all about another very important prophet in the Jewish faith: Moses. We will see how Moses began life as a prince, before leaving Egypt and then returning to free the Jewish people from the Pharoah.
Year 2
Why did Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
In this lesson we will learn all about another very important prophet in the Jewish faith: Moses. We will see how Moses began life as a prince, before leaving Egypt and then returning to free the Jewish people from the Pharoah.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- How the Hebrews (or Israelites) moved to Egypt and were persecuted by the Pharaoh.
- The Ten Plagues and the first Passover.
- Receiving the Ten Commandments.
- The Golden Calf.
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6 Questions
Q1.
What was the name of Abraham's wife?
Deborah
Eve
Mary
Q2.
Where was Abraham born?
Canaan
Egypt
Jerusalem
Q3.
What did God promise Abraham in his covenant?
A daughter.
Eternal life.
Lots of gold.
Q4.
How old was Sarah when she had Isaac?
175 years old
30 years old
50 years old
Q5.
"Polytheism" means which of the following?
belief in one God.
Q6.
"Monotheism" means which of the following?
belief in many gods.
5 Questions
Q1.
Why did Moses's mother put him in a basket in the river?
God told her to.
She did not want him any more.
To help him sleep.
Q2.
Which sea did Moses part with his staff?
The Black Sea
The Caspian Sea
The Mediterranean Sea
Q3.
How many commandments did Moses receive from God on Mount Sinai?
1
3
613
Q4.
Why did the Angel of death pass over the Israelites' homes?
Moses told the angel.
The angel did not pass over the Israelites' homes.
The angel knew which houses to avoid.
Q5.
Why did Moses flee from Egypt?
He wanted to become a shepherd.
He wanted to find his birth mother.
He was told to by God.