Jordan: biblical sites - Vocabulary quiz

The Jordan was also the site of many biblical miracles, such as the Israelites crossing under Joshua and the ___ of Namaan by Elijah, for example.
1. healing
2. events
3. surrounding
Located roughly 20 miles southwest of Amman, Madaba is best known for its mosaics, especially a large Byzantine-era mosaic map depicting Jordan, Palestine, Egypt and other ___ regions.
1. bury
2. surrounding
3. fit
It is believed that ___’ brother Aaron died and was buried on the peak.
1. heal
2. holy
3. Moses
The Jordan River is associated with some of the most important ___ in the Bible.
1. events
2. exodus
3. bury
Many biblical characters, most notably ___ and Jesus, crossed the river during their lifetimes.
1. according to
2. John the Baptist
3. the Dead Sea
To symbolize peace, the Pope planted ___ beside the Byzantine chapel.
1. the promised land
2. the Dead Sea
3. an olive tree
Today, believers flock to the Jordan to ___ in its waters and be baptized in the same river as Jesus Christ.
1. bask
2. vista
3. map
In fact, the map has helped verify ___ locations.
1. fit
2. biblical
3. heal
Mount Nebo offers a fantastic view westward, with a vista that includes the Dead Sea, ___, the Jordan River, and, on a clear day, Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
1. John the Baptist
2. According to
3. the West Bank
It is where Moses is said to have gone to get a view of ___ before he died.
1. the promised land
2. According to
3. an olive tree
It is estimated that the Madaba Map originally consisted of 2.3 million stone tiles and measured a ___ 80 by 15 feet.
1. cross
2. staggering
3. pilgrimage
___ both Jewish and Christian tradition, Moses was then buried on this mountain by God himself.
1. the promised land
2. an olive tree
3. According to