Questions and Answers
Which of the following are periods of biblical history? (Select all that apply)
What period began with God calling Abraham to leave his homeland?
Ancestral (Patriarchal)
What was significant about the period of Exodus and Settlement?
Abraham's descendants left Egypt under Moses' leadership.
Who were the three kings that reigned during the United Monarchy?
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What caused the nation of Israel to divide into two kingdoms?
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What happened during the Babylonian Exile?
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What notable event occurred during the Persian Period?
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What major change occurred during the Hellenistic Period?
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What was the outcome of the Jewish War against Rome?
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The ___ period was preceded by the Babylonian Exile.
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The _________ Period began when Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire.
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Match the following biblical periods with their key events:
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The Roman Period began with the fall of the Babylonian Exile.
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Study Notes
Order of Periods
- Ancestral (Patriarchal)
- Period of Exodus and Settlement
- United Monarchy
- Divided Monarchy
- Babylonian Exile
- Persian Period
- Hellenistic Period
- Roman Period
Ancestral (Patriarchal)
- Initiated with God's call to Abraham to journey to a promised land.
- Covenant established with Abraham, promising land, descendants, and blessings.
- Abraham's descendants faced challenges and experienced fulfillment of God's promise.
- Concluded with descendants in Egypt, serving as subjects under Pharaoh.
Period of Exodus and Settlement
- Abraham’s descendants, led by Moses, left Egypt and entered a covenant with God.
- Received the law at Mt. Sinai and wandered for forty years in the wilderness.
- Entered and settled in Canaan, establishing Israelite identity as a people.
- Led by judges during the latter part of the settlement.
United Monarchy
- Formed with the anointing of Saul by the prophet Samuel; lasted until Solomon's death.
- Included three kings: Saul, David, and Solomon, ruling over all twelve tribes.
- Significant events included Saul’s deposition, establishment of the Davidic Covenant, and the building of the first temple by Solomon.
Divided Monarchy
- After Solomon's death, King Rehoboam's harshness led to the division into two kingdoms: Israel (north) and Judah (south).
- Northern kingdom (Israel) existed from 925-722 BCE, capital at Samaria, fell to Assyria.
- Southern kingdom (Judah) lasted from 925-587 BCE, capital at Jerusalem, retained Davidic lineage.
- Judah experienced revivals and prosperity under kings Hezekiah and Josiah.
Babylonian Exile
- In 587 BCE, Judah fell to Babylon; King Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Jerusalem and the temple.
- Exiled community formed in Babylon while remnants in Judah led quiet lives without leadership or significant structures.
Persian Period
- In 539 BCE, Cyrus of Persia conquered Babylon, allowing exiles to return.
- Many Judah exiles returned and rebuilt the temple, dedicated as the second temple in 516 BCE.
- Ezra and Nehemiah led efforts to restore Jerusalem; some Jews stayed in Babylon, forming the early Jewish diaspora.
Hellenistic Period
- Began with Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian Empire in 332 BCE.
- Greek culture and language spread throughout the Mediterranean.
- Post-Alexander, his empire divided among generals; major ruling families included the Ptolemies and Seleucids.
- Antiochus IV Epiphanes desecrated the Jerusalem temple, sparking the Maccabean Revolt (167-164 BCE).
- Resulted in brief independence for Jews under the Hasmonean dynasty (164-64 BCE).
Roman Period
- Initiated with Pompey seizing Jerusalem in 63 BCE, leading to Roman rule.
- Governed by client kings and Roman governors, including Herod the Great and Pontius Pilate.
- Jewish revolt against Rome began in 66 CE, developing into the Jewish War.
- In 70 CE, Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the temple.
- Continued Roman control until the fall of Rome in 410 CE; birth of Jesus occurred during this period.
- Following Jesus' crucifixion, Christianity spread rapidly throughout the Roman Empire, aided by missionaries and ordinary believers.
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Explore the key periods of biblical history with these flashcards. Each card highlights significant events and figures, from the Ancestral (Patriarchal) period to the Roman period, providing a concise overview of these eras. Test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of biblical timelines.
