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Which group forced thousands of Jews to go to Babylon?
Which group forced thousands of Jews to go to Babylon?
- The Maccabees
- The Chaldeans (correct)
- The Greeks
- The Romans
During their exile in Babylon, the Jews spread their beliefs to which world?
During their exile in Babylon, the Jews spread their beliefs to which world?
- The Greek world (correct)
- The Persian world
- The Roman world
- The Egyptian world
Under Roman rule, the Jews were divided and rebellious. In response, the Romans destroyed what?
Under Roman rule, the Jews were divided and rebellious. In response, the Romans destroyed what?
- The temple (correct)
- The synagogue
- The city walls
- The Jewish scriptures
Which city did the Jews rebuild after their return from exile?
Which city did the Jews rebuild after their return from exile?
What is the weekly day of worship and rest for Jews called?
What is the weekly day of worship and rest for Jews called?
Who permitted the Jews to return to Judah after the defeat of the Chaldeans?
Who permitted the Jews to return to Judah after the defeat of the Chaldeans?
What event caused the scattering of Jews outside of Israel and Judah?
What event caused the scattering of Jews outside of Israel and Judah?
What was the Diaspora?
What was the Diaspora?
What was education like within a Jewish family?
What was education like within a Jewish family?
Who was Yohanan ben Zaccai, and why was he important?
Who was Yohanan ben Zaccai, and why was he important?
Why did ancient Israelites value education?
Why did ancient Israelites value education?
What was the role of fathers in their son's education?
What was the role of fathers in their son's education?
Why were sons especially valued in ancient Jewish society?
Why were sons especially valued in ancient Jewish society?
What is the significance of Ruth and Naomi in the development of the Jewish religion?
What is the significance of Ruth and Naomi in the development of the Jewish religion?
Which group of Jews wanted to fight the Romans for their freedom?
Which group of Jews wanted to fight the Romans for their freedom?
What happened to the temple in Jerusalem during the Roman conquest?
What happened to the temple in Jerusalem during the Roman conquest?
What did the Romans call the region of Judah after the revolt?
What did the Romans call the region of Judah after the revolt?
Who became important leaders in Judaism after the loss of the land?
Who became important leaders in Judaism after the loss of the land?
Who allowed the Jews to return to Judah?
Who allowed the Jews to return to Judah?
Why was Daniel thrown into a lion's den?
Why was Daniel thrown into a lion's den?
What did the Maccabees do after driving out the Greeks from Judah?
What did the Maccabees do after driving out the Greeks from Judah?
What did Jewish law require Jews to do?
What did Jewish law require Jews to do?
What did the Romans rename Judah when they conquered it?
What did the Romans rename Judah when they conquered it?
What were the Dead Sea Scrolls?
What were the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Which group of Jews supported the oral traditions and taught the Torah's laws?
Which group of Jews supported the oral traditions and taught the Torah's laws?
What did the Essenes do while waiting for God to deliver the Jews from the Romans?
What did the Essenes do while waiting for God to deliver the Jews from the Romans?
Who is named as the grandfather of David in the Book of Ruth?
Who is named as the grandfather of David in the Book of Ruth?
In order to survive in Bethlehem, who did Ruth have to rely on?
In order to survive in Bethlehem, who did Ruth have to rely on?
What resources would a present-day woman use to help her find work, shelter, and other necessities in a new city?
What resources would a present-day woman use to help her find work, shelter, and other necessities in a new city?
What did the Romans do to the temple and the Jews under their rule?
What did the Romans do to the temple and the Jews under their rule?
