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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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 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:
Adam
Jacob
Q2.
What does the word 'covenant' mean?
A new law
A type of job
Q3.
What was Abraham promised by God? Tick all that apply.
To be very rich
Q4.
Abraham and his wife Sarah left the city of Ur to go to:
Bethlehem
Egypt
Q5.
What is the name of Abraham and Sarah's son?
Ishmael
Jacob
Q6.
How many years does Jacob work in order to marry Rachel?
2 years
7 Years
Q7.
Who is known as the 12 Tribes of Israel?
A family living in Israel
A motorcycle club
7 Questions
Q1.
What does the word 'foremother' mean?
That there are four women
The first woman to do something
Q2.
What are the names of the foremothers?
Eve, Naama, Yocheved, Dina
Miriam, Deborah, Esther, Ruth
Q3.
How many foremothers do Jewish people believe there are?
2
3
7
Q4.
Rebecca is known for her kindness because she:
Helped an injured person
Was known for giving to charity
Q5.
What were the names of Rebecca's two sons?
Abraham and Isaac
Joseph and Benjamin
Q6.
What did Miriam do when crossing the Red Sea?
Cry
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