- 1. Jacob's family, comprised of his twelve sons and their families, embarked on a significant journey to Egypt during a time of great famine in their homeland of Canaan. This move was influenced by the remarkable rise of his son Joseph, who had become a powerful leader in Egypt after enduring personal hardships and injustices that ultimately placed him in a position to save his family. When the famine struck, affecting not only Canaan but also the surrounding regions, Jacob learned that Egypt had stores of grain. Driven by desperation and the hope of survival, Jacob decided to relocate his entire family to Egypt, a decision that would shape the course of their lineage. As the family made their way south, filled with trepidation yet driven by necessity, they carried not only their belongings but also the weight of their heritage and the promise of a future. Upon arrival, they were welcomed by Joseph, who, despite their past grievances, showed immense love and forgiveness, reuniting them in a moment of emotional intensity and relief. This migration marked the beginning of a significant chapter in their lives, leading to both challenges and eventual prosperity in a new land, as they sought to establish themselves and grow amidst the complexities of Egyptian society.
Who is Jacob's father?
A) Abraham
B) Laban
C) Isaac
D) Esau
- 2. What significant event caused Jacob's family to move to Egypt?
A) Trade opportunities
B) Death of a leader
C) War
D) Famine
- 3. Which son of Jacob was sold into slavery in Egypt?
A) Joseph
B) Simeon
C) Levi
D) Reuben
- 4. How many sons did Jacob have?
A) Eight
B) Twelve
C) Ten
D) Six
- 5. Who was Joseph's mother?
A) Bilhah
B) Rachel
C) Leah
D) Zilpah
- 6. What did Joseph's brothers do to him?
A) Ignored him
B) Imprisoned him
C) Sold him into slavery
D) Expelled him
- 7. What was the name of Jacob’s other wife?
A) Eve
B) Bilhah
C) Leah
D) Zilpah
- 8. What did Jacob send to Egypt to buy food?
A) Emissaries
B) His sons
C) Servants
D) Daughters
- 9. Who did Joseph accuse of being spies?
A) Egyptians
B) Canaanites
C) His brothers
D) Strangers
- 10. What did Joseph use to identify his brothers?
A) A ring
B) A necklace
C) The silver cup
D) A staff
- 11. Which son of Jacob did Joseph keep in Egypt as a hostage?
A) Judah
B) Levi
C) Simeon
D) Reuben
- 12. What was Jacob's original name?
A) Isaac
B) Abram
C) Esau
D) Israel
- 13. How did Jacob find out that Joseph was alive?
A) A prophecy
B) A messenger
C) His brothers told him
D) A dream
- 14. Which tribe of Israel descended from Jacob's son Levi?
A) Levites
B) Joseph
C) Judah
D) Dan
- 15. Which land did Jacob and his family come from before moving to Egypt?
A) Mesopotamia
B) Greece
C) Canaan
D) Babel
- 16. How many trips did Joseph's brothers take to Egypt for grain?
A) Three
B) One
C) Five
D) Two
- 17. What is the name of Jacob's youngest son?
A) Simeon
B) Gad
C) Joseph
D) Benjamin
- 18. What relation was Joseph to Jacob?
A) Brother
B) Son
C) Nephew
D) Cousin
- 19. Which brother sold Joseph into slavery?
A) Dan
B) Simeon
C) Gad
D) Judah
- 20. What did the brothers bring back to Jacob from Egypt?
A) Water
B) Grain
C) Clothes
D) Gold
- 21. Where did Joseph become a ruler?
A) Canaan
B) Babylon
C) Jerusalem
D) Egypt
- 22. What was Jacob's occupation?
A) Farmer
B) Shepherd
C) Hunter
D) Merchant
- 23. What did the Pharaoh give to Jacob's family?
A) Wheat and barley
B) Gold and silver
C) Horses and chariots
D) Land in Goshen
- 24. Who did Joseph marry while in Egypt?
A) Leah
B) Asenath
C) Rachel
D) Zipporah
- 25. How many people from Jacob’s family moved to Egypt?
A) 12
B) 70
C) 50
D) 30
- 26. Who was Jacob's mother?
A) Sarah
B) Rebekah
C) Leah
D) Rachel
- 27. What was Joseph's father's name?
A) Jacob
B) Abraham
C) Isaac
D) Joseph
- 28. How many brothers did Joseph have?
A) 12
B) 11
C) 9
D) 10
- 29. Which plague struck Egypt when Joseph was in power?
A) Water turned to blood
B) None
C) Locusts
D) Frogs
- 30. What trait did Joseph's brothers display towards him?
A) Anger
B) Love
C) Jealousy
D) Respect
- 31. Who were Joseph's two sons?
A) Ephraim and Manasseh
B) Reuben and Levi
C) Dan and Naphtali
D) Judah and Simeon
- 32. Who was Jacob's firstborn son?
A) Levi
B) Simeon
C) Joseph
D) Reuben
- 33. What did Jacob give to Joseph that caused jealousy among his brothers?
A) A ring
B) A sword
C) A chariot
D) A coat of many colors
- 34. What important item did Joseph receive from Pharaoh?
A) A crown
B) A robe
C) A sword
D) A signet ring
- 35. Where did Jacob's family settle in Egypt?
A) Memphis
B) Goshen
C) Thebes
D) Cairo
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