Geographic Features of Ancient Israel Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• mount tabor: a hill in northern israel that is believed to be the site of the transfiguration of jesus.
• mount sinai: a mountain in the sinai peninsula in egypt where, according to the bible, moses received the ten commandments.
• jordan river: a major river in the middle east that flows from the sea of galilee to the dead sea.
• sea of galilee: a freshwater lake in northern israel known for its abundance of fish and its role in the life and ministry of jesus.
• negev desert: a desert located in southern israel that covers about 60% of the country.
• dead sea: a salt lake that is the lowest point on earth and known for its high salt and mineral content.
• mediterranean sea: a large body of saltwater located in the eastern mediterranean that borders israel to the west.
• judean hills: a range of hills located in central israel that separate the coastal plain from the central highlands.
• galilee: a region in northern israel known for its fertile soil and fishing industry.
• red sea: a large body of saltwater located between africa and asia that borders the sinai peninsula in egypt.
• arava valley: a long, arid valley that runs along the eastern side of the dead sea from the northern end to the southern end.
• mount hermon: a mountain range in the golan heights that is the highest point in israel.