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What term was used to refer to the descendants of Shem?
Semite
Why do both Jews and Arabs claim Abraham as their forefather?
Jews are descended from Abraham's son Isaac and Arabs are descended from Abraham's son Ishmael
What transaction did Abraham make with Ephron the Hittite?
Abraham bought a field with a cave in which to bury Sarah.
What was the motivation behind the migration of Abraham and the nation of Israel
Faith in and obedience to God.
What relative of Abraham lived with his family in the city of Sodom?
Abraham's nephew, Lot.
Abraham pleads to God to spare which cities?
Sodom and Gomorrah.
What does the Arabic word bedawi mean?
Desert Dweller.
What are some common foods that the Bedouin eat?
yogurt, dates, cheese, rice
What is the name of the head of a Bedouin tribe?
Shaykh or Sheikh
In what modern country does about one-fourth of the population live a nomadic lifestyle?
Mongolia
What is generally accepted as the location of Sodom and Gomorrah?
Under the southern end of the Dead Sea.
What happened to Lot's wife as her family fled from Sodom?
She was turned into a pillar of salt.
How old was Jacob when Joseph was born?
91
Who was Joseph's mother?
Rachel
Who was Joseph's only full brother?
Benjamin
What was Reuben's plan for rescuing Joseph from the cistern?
Reuben planned to return to the cistern later and rescue Joseph.
