Year 7

Foremothers (Biblical Women)

In this lesson, we will learn about a few women in the Tanakh. We will learn about the foremothers: Sara, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah, Miriam (Moses & Aaron's sister), and Deborah the Prophetess.

Year 7

Foremothers (Biblical Women)

In this lesson, we will learn about a few women in the Tanakh. We will learn about the foremothers: Sara, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah, Miriam (Moses & Aaron's sister), and Deborah the Prophetess.

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Key learning points

  1. Foremothers: Sara, Rebecca, Rachel & Leah; Miriam (Moses' sister); Deborah (the prophetess).

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7 Questions

Q1.
The first covenant with God was between God and:
Correct answer: Abraham
Adam
Jacob
Q2.
What does the word 'covenant' mean?
A new law
A type of job
Correct answer: An agreement or promise
Q3.
What was Abraham promised by God? Tick all that apply.
Correct answer: Descendants
Correct answer: Many blessings
Correct answer: Redemption
Correct answer: The promised Land
To be very rich
Q4.
Abraham and his wife Sarah left the city of Ur to go to:
Bethlehem
Correct answer: Canaan
Egypt
Q5.
What is the name of Abraham and Sarah's son?
Correct answer: Isaac
Ishmael
Jacob
Q6.
How many years does Jacob work in order to marry Rachel?
Correct answer: 14 Years
2 years
7 Years
Q7.
Who is known as the 12 Tribes of Israel?
A family living in Israel
A motorcycle club
Correct answer: The 12 sons of Jacob

7 Questions

Q1.
What does the word 'foremother' mean?
That there are four women
The first woman to do something
Correct answer: They are the 'mothers of' or founders
Q2.
What are the names of the foremothers?
Eve, Naama, Yocheved, Dina
Miriam, Deborah, Esther, Ruth
Correct answer: Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Leah
Q3.
How many foremothers do Jewish people believe there are?
2
3
Correct answer: 4
7
Q4.
Rebecca is known for her kindness because she:
Helped an injured person
Correct answer: Made sure to give Eliezer and his camels as much water as they needed
Was known for giving to charity
Q5.
What were the names of Rebecca's two sons?
Abraham and Isaac
Correct answer: Esau and Jacob
Joseph and Benjamin
Q6.
What did Miriam do when crossing the Red Sea?
Cry
Correct answer: Sing and dance
Walked as quickly as possible
Q7.
Why did Deborah sit under a palm tree?
It was cool and breezy
She lived in a tree house
Correct answer: So everyone would be able to hear her teaching