Question

1. after jacob wrestles an angel, what is his new name, meaning \he who wrestles with god?\

a. moses
b. israel
c. joseph
d. joshua

1. how many sons does israel have?

a. 67
b. 12
c. 3
d. 7

1. what is the name of the promised land?

a. canaan
b. israel
c. egypt
d. america (bald eagle noises)

1. in ancient cultures, which child usually received the family birthright/inheritance?

a. the oldest son
b. the youngest son
c. the oldest daughter
d. the youngest daughter

1. what does jacob give esau in exchange for the family birthright from their father, isaac?

a. a coat of many colors
b. an altar
c. a staff
d. a bowl of lentils (bean stew)

1. which of the following best describes the meaning of \exodus?\

a. the way into egypt
b. the way out of egypt
c. the way into canaan
d. the way out of canaan

1. what are two names for the people of god in the old testament?

a. hebrews and israelites
b. jebusites and israelites
c. ammonites and moabites
d. parasites and satellites

1. which patriarch gets his name because he was \drawn out of the water\ in egy

a. abraham
b. noah
c. moses
d. israel

Explanation:

These questions are related to religious studies, specifically biblical narratives. The subfield of Social Science - Religion is appropriate as it deals with religious texts, figures, and traditions.

Question 24:

In the biblical account, after Jacob wrestles with an angel, he is renamed Israel, meaning "he who wrestles with God." So the correct option is b. Israel.

Question 25:

Israel (Jacob) had 12 sons, who became the heads of the 12 tribes of Israel. So the correct option is b. 12.

Question 26:

The Promised Land in the Bible is Canaan. So the correct option is a. Canaan.

Question 27:

In ancient cultures, especially in biblical and Near - Eastern contexts, the oldest son usually received the family birthright/inheritance. So the correct option is a. The oldest son.

Question 28:

Jacob gave Esau a bowl of lentils (bean stew) in exchange for the family birthright from their father, Isaac. So the correct option is d. A bowl of lentils (bean stew).

Question 29:

"Exodus" means the way out of Egypt, referring to the Israelites' departure from Egypt. So the correct option is b. The way out of Egypt.

Question 30:

In the Old Testament, the people of God were called Hebrews and Israelites. So the correct option is a. Hebrews and Israelites.

Question 31:

Moses got his name because he was "drawn out of the water" in Egypt (found in the Nile by Pharaoh's daughter). So the correct option is c. Moses.

Answer:

1. b. Israel
2. b. 12
3. a. Canaan
4. a. The oldest son
5. d. A bowl of lentils (bean stew)
6. b. The way out of Egypt
7. a. Hebrews and Israelites
8. c. Moses