1. CH. 5 Jesus and His World Gr.7

2. Study Guide – Ch. 5 1. d 2. c 3. b 4. d 5. c 6. d 7. a 8. a 9. d

3. Identify three main regions of Israel: Galilee, Samaria, and Judaea. [pp. 56/57] Describe the land of Jesus and its regions [geography]. -Israel, small country—bordered on Mediterranean -variety of landscapes -East of coastal plain was hill country -farther east – mountain range that descended to the Jordan River valley and led to Arabian Desert

4. TYPICAL HOUSE [60/61]  Square  Made of mud, bricks, stone  House faced north and opened AWAY from heat of sun  Two windows  Roof was flat, made of branches & rolled clay  Most houses, only one story  Dirt floors  Very little furniture

5. IMPORTANCE OF RABBI?  Local rabbis respected – taught in synagogue  Taught boys to read/write Hebrew AND learn Scriptures by heart  On Sabbath, taught adults  Interpreted Scriptures thus helping people to live according to God’s law Page 63

6. LEISURE TIME? [61]  Dancing  Games  Sports  Listening to traveling storytellers/teachers

7. HOW KNOW ABOUT OTHER CULTURES? [58]  Jesus/friends knew about other cultures because Nazareth looked down on major trading route; oftentimes, caravans of merchants passed close to the town frequently.  People of Nazareth were influenced by Sepphoris, main city of region.