📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Which empire conquered the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 BCE?

Babylonian Empire

Assyrian Empire

Persian Empire

Egyptian Empire

2. What was the main social problem that prophets spoke against?

Poor farming techniques

Lack of education

Injustice and oppression of the poor

Foreign trade problems

3. Which prophet is known for his vision of the "suffering servant"?

Jeremiah

Isaiah

Amos

Hosea

4. Which of these were common religious practices that prophets criticised? (Select all that apply)

Worshipping other gods alongside Yahweh

Empty ritual without justice

Temple sacrifices

Oppressing the poor whilst being religious

🔗 Part 2: Matching Activity

5. Match each prophet with their main message or characteristic:

A. Isaiah

B. Jeremiah

C. Amos

D. Hosea

1. Used marriage metaphor to show God's love

2. "Let justice roll down like waters"

3. Called the "weeping prophet"

4. Prophesied during reign of King Hezekiah

6. Explain why prophets emerged during times of social and political crisis in ancient Israel.

7. Complete the following sentence:

The prophets believed that true religion must include both _____________ and _____________, not just temple rituals.

8. Describe one way the prophetic messages are still relevant to society today.

9. What does the phrase "speaking truth to power" mean in relation to the ancient prophets?