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Who was the first king of Israel?
Who was the first king of Israel?
Who captured the city of Jerusalem and made it a capital?
Who captured the city of Jerusalem and made it a capital?
Who started the first temple in Jerusalem?
Who started the first temple in Jerusalem?
Which empire took over the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 BC?
Which empire took over the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 BC?
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Who conquered Judah and destroyed the temple?
Who conquered Judah and destroyed the temple?
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Which emperor allowed the people to go back to Judah and build the 2nd temple of Jerusalem?
Which emperor allowed the people to go back to Judah and build the 2nd temple of Jerusalem?
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What event is celebrated by the festival of Hanukkah?
What event is celebrated by the festival of Hanukkah?
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During which period was Israel known as Judaea?
During which period was Israel known as Judaea?
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Who received permission to set up a center in another part of Judaea to keep learning alive?
Who received permission to set up a center in another part of Judaea to keep learning alive?
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Which term refers to the interpretation of Jewish law and tradition that was eventually written down to become the Talmud?
Which term refers to the interpretation of Jewish law and tradition that was eventually written down to become the Talmud?
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What did the Romans change the name of Judaea to in 135 AD?
What did the Romans change the name of Judaea to in 135 AD?
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Which of the following events led to Judaism being practiced in synagogues instead of the Temple?
Which of the following events led to Judaism being practiced in synagogues instead of the Temple?
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What did the Maccabees rebel against?
What did the Maccabees rebel against?
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What was the legacy of Judaism's support to society, as mentioned in the text?
What was the legacy of Judaism's support to society, as mentioned in the text?
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What did Romans change Judaea to in 135 AD?
What did Romans change Judaea to in 135 AD?
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"Judaism's support to society" included all of the following except:
"Judaism's support to society" included all of the following except:
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What was the significance of the Babylonian Exile in Jewish history?
What was the significance of the Babylonian Exile in Jewish history?
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Who was responsible for the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem?
Who was responsible for the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem?
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What event is commemorated by the festival of Hanukkah?
What event is commemorated by the festival of Hanukkah?
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Who convinced the Persian emperor not to kill all Jews, as mentioned in the text?
Who convinced the Persian emperor not to kill all Jews, as mentioned in the text?
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What was the role of Saul in Jewish history?
What was the role of Saul in Jewish history?
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What was the impact of Cyrus the Great on Jewish history?
What was the impact of Cyrus the Great on Jewish history?
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What is the significance of the Maccabees rebellion mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the Maccabees rebellion mentioned in the text?
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What was the impact of Alexander the Great's conquest on Judaism, as mentioned in the text?
What was the impact of Alexander the Great's conquest on Judaism, as mentioned in the text?
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What was the role of rabbi in Judaism during the Roman Rule period?
What was the role of rabbi in Judaism during the Roman Rule period?
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How did Rome's change of Judaea to Palestina impact Judaism?
How did Rome's change of Judaea to Palestina impact Judaism?
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What was the significance of Oral Torah for Judaism's development as a religion?
What was the significance of Oral Torah for Judaism's development as a religion?
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What legacy did Judaism leave on modern democratic societies, as mentioned in the text?
What legacy did Judaism leave on modern democratic societies, as mentioned in the text?
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What was the impact of Greek empire's attempt to stop some aspects of Judaism?
What was the impact of Greek empire's attempt to stop some aspects of Judaism?
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What event is commemorated by Hanukkah, as mentioned in the text?
What event is commemorated by Hanukkah, as mentioned in the text?
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What was the role of Zaccai in preserving learning during Roman rule, as mentioned in the text?
What was the role of Zaccai in preserving learning during Roman rule, as mentioned in the text?
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What was the impact of Alexander the Great's conquest on religious practices, as mentioned in the text?
What was the impact of Alexander the Great's conquest on religious practices, as mentioned in the text?
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What was the significance of Rome's change of Judaea to Palestina, as mentioned in the text?
What was the significance of Rome's change of Judaea to Palestina, as mentioned in the text?
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