Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The reign of Jerobaom II, who ruled Israel during the time of Amos and Hosea, was marked by economic and social unrest.
2. Amos was the first to introduce major themes that became staples of Israelite prophecy.
3. Two years before Amos began his ministry, a massive tidal wave destroyed most of the northern town of Hazor
4. Amos begins his oracles with a series of attacks on Israel's neighbors.
5. Amos particularly targets the priestly class for criticism, accusing them of breaking Yahweh's covenant through their corruption.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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