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2. Directions
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• Read the question and answer to yourself
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3. Question 1
In 1846 a six foot tall black obelisk (four-sided, narrow
tapering monument with a pyramid-like shape at the top)
was discovered in the ancient Assyrian capital of Nimrud
in modern day Iraq. One of the images shows a man
bowing to Shalmaneser III, an Assyrian ruler? Who was
the bowing man?
1. King David
2. King Jehu
3. King Solomon.
4. King Hezekiah.
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4. Question 1
In 1846 a six foot tall black obelisk (four-sided, narrow
tapering monument with a pyramid-like shape at the top)
was discovered in the ancient Assyrian capital of Nimrud
in modern day Iraq. One of the images shows a man
bowing to Shalmaneser III, an Assyrian ruler? Who was
the bowing man?
1. King David
2. King Jehu
Right. King Jehu was made king of Israel in 2 Kings 9:1-3
3. King Solomon.
4. King Hezekiah.
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5. Question 2
This Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III housed in the British
Museum, London states, The tribute of Yahua (Jehu) son
of Khumri (Omri): silver, gold, bowls of gold, vessels of
gold, goblets of gold, pitchers of gold, lead, sceptres for
the King's hand, (and) staves: I received.” This depicts an
event in which time frame?
1. 860 B.C to 820 B.C
2. 560 B.C. to 520 B.C.
3. 520 A.D. to 560 A.D.
4. 820 A.D. to 860 A.D.
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6. Question 2
This Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III housed in the British
Museum, London states, The tribute of Yahua (Jehu) son
of Khumri (Omri): silver, gold, bowls of gold, vessels of
gold, goblets of gold, pitchers of gold, lead, sceptres for
the King's hand, (and) staves: I received.” This depicts an
event in which time frame?
1. 860 B.C to 820 B.C
Right. Shalmaneser III was king of Assyria from 859 B.C to 824 B.C
2. 560 B.C. to 520 B. C.
3. 520 A.D. to 560 A.D.
4. 820 A. D. to 860 A.D.
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7. Question 3
Shalmaneser III was a contemporary of two sons
of Ahab and Jezebel, two of the most
wicked rulers in the history of Israel. Who
were the two sons?
1. Kings Ahaziah and Jehoram
2. Kings David and Soloman
3. Kings Elijah and Elisha
4. Kings Asa and Jehosaphat
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8. Question 3
Shalmaneser III was a contemporary of two sons
of Ahab and Jezebel, two of the most
wicked rulers in the history of Israel. Who
were the two sons?
1. Kings Ahaziah and Jehoram
Right. Read about them in 2 Kings 8:24-29
2. Kings David and Soloman
3. Kings Elijah and Elisha
4. Kings Asa and Jehosaphat
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9. Question 4
In 842 BC, Shalmaneser III campaigned against Hazael
of Damascus and Jehu of Israel (represented on the
Black Obelisk). Jehu and the Phoenician cities sent
tribute to Shalmaneser III in 841 BC. Which of the
following is true?
1. Neither Shalmaneser III or Hazael of Damascus are mentioned in
the Bible.
2. Both Shalmaneser III and Hazael of Damascus are mentioned in
the Bible.
3. Shalmaneser III only is mentioned in the Bible.
4. Hazael of Damascus only is mentioned in the Bible.
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10. Question 4
In 842 BC, Shalmaneser III campaigned against Hazael
of Damascus and Jehu of Israel (represented on the
Black Obelisk). Jehu and the Phoenician cities sent
tribute to Shalmaneser III in 841 BC. Which of the
following is true?
1. Neither Shalmaneser III or Hazael of Damascus are mentioned in
the Bible.
2. Both Shalmaneser III and Hazael of Damascus are mentioned in
the Bible.
3. Shalmaneser III only is mentioned in the Bible.
4. Hazael of Damascus only is mentioned in the Bible.
Right. See 1 Kings 19:15
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11. Question 5
King Jehu, depicted in the Black Obelisk of
Shalmaneser III is known for what?
1. He was ordered by God to build the Temple.
2. He was ordered by God to rebuild Jerusalem.
3. He was ordered by God to destroy Jezebel and her
entire household, including her two sons Ahaziah
and Jehoram.
4. He was ordered by God to destroy King Ahab.
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12. Question 5
King Jehu, depicted in the Black Obelisk of
Shalmaneser III is known for what?
1. He was ordered by God to build the Temple.
2. He was ordered by God to rebuild Jerusalem.
3. He was ordered by God to destroy Jezebel and her
entire household, including her two sons Ahaziah
and Jehoram.
Right. See 2 Kings 9:14-37
4. He was ordered by God to destroy King Ahab.
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13. Question 6
In 1847, a year after he discovered the Black Obelisk of
Shalmaneser III at Nimrud, archaeologist Henry
Lanyard found Sennacherib’s seventy room palace
at nearby ancient Nineveh in modern day Iraq.
Who was Sennacherib?
1. An Assyrian king who ruled 705 B.C.–681 B.C
2. A Persian king who ruled 855 B.C.–835 B.C
3. An Assyrian king who ruled 105 B.C.–81 B.C
4. An Damascus king who ruled 70 A.D.–81 A.D
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14. Question 6
In 1847, a year after he discovered the Black Obelisk of
Shalmaneser III at Nimrud, archaeologist Henry
Lanyard found Sennacherib’s seventy room palace
at nearby ancient Nineveh in modern day Iraq.
Who was Sennacherib?
1. An Assyrian king who ruled 705 B.C.–681 B.C
Right, 150 years after Shalmaneser III
2. A Persian king who ruled 855 B.C.–835 B.C
3. An Assyrian king who ruled 105 B.C.–81 B.C
4. An Damascus king who ruled 70 A.D.–81 A.D
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15. Question 7
Layard discovered that the seventy rooms in the palace
were lined with limestone slabs with carved scenes
of Sennacherib’s exploits. One room in particular
depicted a single exploit mentioned in the Bible.
What was it?
1. The conquest of the city of Jerusalem in Israel
2. The conquest of the city of Damascus in Phoenicia
3. The conquest of the city of Lachish in Israel.
4. The conquest of the city of Jericho in Israel
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16. Question 7
Layard discovered that the seventy rooms in the palace
were lined with limestone slabs with carved scenes of
Sennacherib’s exploits. One room in particular
depicted a single exploit mentioned in the Bible.
What was it?
1. The conquest of the city of Jerusalem in Israel
2. The conquest of the city of Damascus in Phoenicia
3. The conquest of the city of Lachish in Israel.
Right. See 2 Kings 18:13-16
4. The conquest of the city of Jericho in Israel
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17. Question 8
In 701 BC Sennacherib sacked the city of Lachish in Judah but
failed to take the capital Jerusalem. What was the fate of
Sennacherib?
1. In 681 BC Sennacherib conquered Egypt and was master of
his domain.
2. In 681 BC Sennacherib was assassinated by two of his sons
while he prayed in a temple.
3. In 681 BC Sennacherib was killed in battle fighting a
Babylonian leader called Marduk-apla-iddina II.
4. In 681 BC Sennacherib married Cleopatra, queen of Egypt.
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18. Question 8
In 701 BC Sennacherib sacked the city of Lachish in Judah but
failed to take the capital Jerusalem. What was the fate of
Sennacherib?
1. In 681 BC Sennacherib conquered Egypt and was master of
his domain.
2. In 681 BC Sennacherib was assassinated by two of his sons
while he prayed in a temple.
Right. Lord Byron (1788-1824) memorialized Sennacherib in a poem.
3. In 681 BC Sennacherib was killed in battle fighting a
Babylonian leader called Marduk-apla-iddina II.
4. In 681 BC Sennacherib married Cleopatra, queen of Egypt.