What finally forced many Jews to leave their homeland?

The New Babylonians and the Romans destroyed temples.

Why did the kingdom of Israel split into two kingdoms?

The norther tribes resented the takes from Solomons projects

When was the Hebrew Bible finalized?

after the return to Judah from Babylonia

Describe the earliest political organization of Israel after the Hebrews returned to Canaan

Israel was a confederation of tribes ruled by judges

Which action taken by a Seleucid king outraged the Jews?

He dedicate the Second Temple to Zeus

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National Geographic World History Judaism and the Israelite Kingdoms

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1
What finally forced many Jews to leave their homeland?
The New Babylonians and the Romans destroyed temples.
Cyrus the Great
The Israelites return to Canaan.
The Assyrian Empire conquered Egypt
2
Why did the kingdom of Israel split into two kingdoms?
The northern tribes were conquered by Assyria
The southern tribes were angry about building projects
The southern tribes didn't want to share the temple
The norther tribes resented the takes from Solomons projects
3
When was the Hebrew Bible finalized?
after the return to Judah from Babylonia
under Roman rule
during exile in Babylon
on the Exodus from Egypt
4
What is today's name for the northernmost Jewish settlement shown on the map
Rome
Cologne
Milan
Athens
5
Which of the following set the Hebrews apart from other ancient people?
They lacked a strong religious faith.
They were shepherds.
They settled in Canaan.
They worshipped a single God.
6
Which of the following statements in NOT true of Judaism?
The Sabbath is a day of work
It promotes social justice, equality, holiness of human life
Animals for food must be killed humanely.
Wives are considered to be the heart of the family
7
According to the Hebrew Bible, where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God?
Mount Sinai
Mount Tabor
Egypt
The Promised Land
8
The route to which settlement involved both land and sea travel?
Babylon
Mediolanum
Carthage
Cyrene
9
Which settlement was the site of an earlier Jewish exile?
Babylon
Oescus
Colonia Agrippina
Tarraco
10
Which of the following probably caused the port of Caesarea to be destroyed?
a tsunami
a hurricane
poor building materials
a breakwater collapsed
11
Describe the earliest political organization of Israel after the Hebrews returned to Canaan
Israel was a strong, unified kingdom.
Rabbis organized and governed the tribes
They sent representatives to a confederation in Jerusalem
Israel was a confederation of tribes ruled by judges
12
Which action taken by a Seleucid king outraged the Jews?
He divided the kingdom of Israel
He began the Diaspora
He destroyed Solomon's temple
He dedicate the Second Temple to Zeus
13
What emblem became a symbol of Judaism and modern Israel?
menorah
the torah
Star of David
David's sling
14
The twelve tribes of Israel were descended from which man?
Jacob
Judah
Moses
Joshua

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