Ancient Israel: Judges, Kings, and Divided Kingdom

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Who was the first king of Israel?

  • Solomon
  • Deborah
  • David
  • Saul (correct)

Who captured the city of Jerusalem and made it a capital?

  • David (correct)
  • Saul
  • Deborah
  • Solomon

Who started the first temple in Jerusalem?

  • Saul
  • Deborah
  • David
  • Solomon (correct)

Which empire took over the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 BC?

<p>Assyrian Empire (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who conquered Judah and destroyed the temple?

<p>Nebuchadnezzar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which emperor allowed the people to go back to Judah and build the 2nd temple of Jerusalem?

<p>Cyrus the Great (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event is celebrated by the festival of Hanukkah?

<p>The rebellion and victory of the Maccabees against the Greeks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which period was Israel known as Judaea?

<p>During Roman rule (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who received permission to set up a center in another part of Judaea to keep learning alive?

<p>Zaccai (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the interpretation of Jewish law and tradition that was eventually written down to become the Talmud?

<p>Oral Torah (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Romans change the name of Judaea to in 135 AD?

<p>Palestina (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following events led to Judaism being practiced in synagogues instead of the Temple?

<p>The destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Maccabees rebel against?

<p>The Greek rulers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the legacy of Judaism's support to society, as mentioned in the text?

<p>&quot;Biblical teachings &amp; laws shaped civilizations&quot; and &quot;guidelines for social justice, and equality&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Romans change Judaea to in 135 AD?

<p>&quot;Palestine&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Judaism's support to society" included all of the following except:

<p>&quot;Promoted caste system&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Babylonian Exile in Jewish history?

<p>It led to the establishment of Judaism as a well-defined religion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem?

<p>Solomon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event is commemorated by the festival of Hanukkah?

<p>The rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who convinced the Persian emperor not to kill all Jews, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Esther (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Saul in Jewish history?

<p>He became the first king of Israel. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Cyrus the Great on Jewish history?

<p>He allowed people to go back to Judah and build the 2nd temple of Jerusalem. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Maccabees rebellion mentioned in the text?

<p>It led to the reclamation of the temple from the Greeks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Alexander the Great's conquest on Judaism, as mentioned in the text?

<p>It resulted in changes to religious practices and the gathering in synagogues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of rabbi in Judaism during the Roman Rule period?

<p>They guided people and discussed Torah and Hebrew Bible in synagogues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Rome's change of Judaea to Palestina impact Judaism?

<p>It changed religious practices due to influence from other societies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Oral Torah for Judaism's development as a religion?

<p>It helped Judaism to develop as a religion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What legacy did Judaism leave on modern democratic societies, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Guidelines for social justice and equality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Greek empire's attempt to stop some aspects of Judaism?

<p>It led to changes in religious practices and gathering in synagogues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event is commemorated by Hanukkah, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Rebellion by Maccabees against Greeks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Zaccai in preserving learning during Roman rule, as mentioned in the text?

<p>He received permission to set up a center in another part of Judaea to keep learning alive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Alexander the Great's conquest on religious practices, as mentioned in the text?

<p>It led to changes in religious practices and gathering in synagogues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Rome's change of Judaea to Palestina, as mentioned in the text?

<p>It led to changes in religious practices due to other societies around them (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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