Foremothers (Biblical Women)

In this lesson, we will learn about a few women in the Tanakh. We will learn about the foremothers: Sara, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah, Miriam (Moses & Aaron's sister), and Deborah the Prophetess.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.The first covenant with God was between God and:

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Q2.What does the word 'covenant' mean?

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Q3.What was Abraham promised by God? Tick all that apply.

Select four (4) boxes

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Q4.Abraham and his wife Sarah left the city of Ur to go to:

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Q5.What is the name of Abraham and Sarah's son?

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Q6.How many years does Jacob work in order to marry Rachel?

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Q7.Who is known as the 12 Tribes of Israel?

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.The first covenant with God was between God and:

1/7

Q2.What does the word 'covenant' mean?

2/7

Q3.What was Abraham promised by God? Tick all that apply.

Select four (4) boxes

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Q4.Abraham and his wife Sarah left the city of Ur to go to:

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Q5.What is the name of Abraham and Sarah's son?

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Q6.How many years does Jacob work in order to marry Rachel?

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Q7.Who is known as the 12 Tribes of Israel?

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The Foremothers (Women in the Bible)

If your brain hurts I'm glad! You've just completed a really deep theological lesson so a big well done! It is not an easy lesson so really well done for getting this far! Now it is time to shine! Let's see how much you can remember from your work today. This quiz will have a few questions that will recap the most important concepts of your learning. The most important thing is that you try! The questions will give you feedback if you get the question wrong.

Q1.What does the word 'foremother' mean?

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Q2.What are the names of the foremothers?

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Q3.How many foremothers do Jewish people believe there are?

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Q4.Rebecca is known for her kindness because she:

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Q5.What were the names of Rebecca's two sons?

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Q6.What did Miriam do when crossing the Red Sea?

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Q7.Why did Deborah sit under a palm tree?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

The Foremothers (Women in the Bible)

If your brain hurts I'm glad! You've just completed a really deep theological lesson so a big well done! It is not an easy lesson so really well done for getting this far! Now it is time to shine! Let's see how much you can remember from your work today. This quiz will have a few questions that will recap the most important concepts of your learning. The most important thing is that you try! The questions will give you feedback if you get the question wrong.

Q1.What does the word 'foremother' mean?

1/7

Q2.What are the names of the foremothers?

2/7

Q3.How many foremothers do Jewish people believe there are?

3/7

Q4.Rebecca is known for her kindness because she:

4/7

Q5.What were the names of Rebecca's two sons?

5/7

Q6.What did Miriam do when crossing the Red Sea?

6/7

Q7.Why did Deborah sit under a palm tree?

7/7

Lesson summary: Foremothers (Biblical Women)

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