Palestine at the Time of Jesus

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Match the regions in Palestine during the time of Jesus with their geographical locations relative to each other:

Galilee = Located to the north of Samaria Samaria = Situated between Galilee to the north and Judea to the south Judea = Located to the south of Samaria Perea = Located east of Judea, across the Jordan River

Match the following bodies of water with their descriptions from the map:

Sea of Galilee = A freshwater lake in northern Palestine Lake Semechonitis = A smaller lake located north of the Sea of Galilee Lake Asphaltitis (Dead Sea) = A salt lake located between Judea and Perea Mediterranean Sea = The large body of water to the West of Palestine

Match the cities with the regions they belong to.

Jerusalem = Judea Nazareth = Galilee Sidon = Phoenicia Bethsaida Julias = Gaulanitis

Match the Roman administrative regions with their approximate location east of Galilee.

Decapolis = A region southeast of the Sea of Galilee with ten cities that were centers of Greek and Roman culture. Gaulanitis = Territory northeast of the Sea of Galilee, part of the region controlled by Herod Philip. Trachonitis = A rocky region northeast of Gaulanitis, known for its rugged terrain and inhabitants. Auranitis = Located east of Gaulanitis, known for its grain production. Signup and view all the answers

Match the regions with what they are known for or associated with according to the map.

Phoenicia = A coastal region known for its trade cities such as Tyre and Sidon. Idumea = A region in southern Palestine, south of Judea. Abilene = A northern district beyond Galilee Samaria = Region between Galilee and Judea, a central region marked by its own distinct cultural and religious traditions. Signup and view all the answers

Match the cities to events that relate to them.

Bethlehem = Traditional birthplace of Jesus Capernaum = A fishing town by the Sea of Galilee where Jesus performed many miracles Jericho = An ancient city in the Jordan Valley, near where John the Baptist preached Tyre = A Phoenician coastal city visited by Jesus Signup and view all the answers

Match the following geographical locations with their broader regional designations:

Tyre = Part of the region of Phoenicia Sea of Galilee = Central to the region of Galilee Jerusalem = A key city in Judea Caesarea Philippi = Located in Ituraea, near Mt. Hermon Signup and view all the answers

Match the locations to their geographical characteristics.

Mt. Hermon = A high mountain in the northern part of Palestine Mediterranean Sea = The large body of water bordering Palestine to the west Lake Asphaltitis (Dead Sea) = The lowest point on earth and known for its salinity Mt. Tabor = Located in Galilee, this mountain has strategic and spiritual importance Signup and view all the answers

Match the rulers and their territories.

Herod Antipas = Ruled Galilee and Perea Philip the Tetrarch = Ruled Ituraea and Trachonitis Herod Archelaus = Ruled Judea, Samaria and Idumea until he was banished Pontius Pilate = Ruled Judea as governor after Archelaus Signup and view all the answers

Match the locations with what they are close to.

Nazareth = Near Mt. Tabor in Galilee Jerusalem = Close to Bethlehem and Bethany in Judea Joppa = A port city on the Mediterranean coast Caesarea = A Mediterranean port city south of Phoenicia Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Galilee

Northern region of Palestine, known for its fertile land and the Sea of Galilee.

Samaria

Central region of Palestine, between Galilee and Judea.