| A | B |
| Canaan | A small farming village in the desert. |
| The Israelites lived HERE as 12 independent tribes each with their own leader. | Canaan |
| Samuel | Respected tribal judge asked to appoint a KING for the tribes to bring UNITY> |
| Saul | Was selected to serve as the FIRST ruler of the kingdom of Israel. |
| King Saul | Defeated many of the Israelites' enemies by conquering new territories. |
| King David | Strong ruler; expanded the kingdom; defeated the Philistines |
| Jerusalm | The NEW capital of the kingdom of Israel. |
| King Solomon | Son of King David; buildt the temple at Jerusalem. HOME of the Ark of the Covenant |
| Ark of Covenant | A box that contained the 2 stone tablets; 10 Commandments |
| Proverbs | short sayings that express truths about life. |
| King Solomon | Built a temple in Jerusalem as well as bringing peace and prosperity ot the Kingdom. |
| Role of Men | farmers, metalworkers, carpentars, weavers |
| Role of Women | ran households, raised the children;some worked outside house |