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During which time period did the Second Temple exist?
Who overtook the Babylonians during the Second Temple Period?
When did the Jews return to Jerusalem from their exile in Babylon?
What major event led to the destruction of the Second Temple?
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Why did the Jewish rebels rise up against Roman rule during the First Jewish Revolt?
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Study Notes
Second Temple Period
- The Second Temple existed from 516 BCE to 70 CE.
- It was built after the return of the Jews from Babylonian exile.
Conquest After Babylon
- The Persians overtook the Babylonians during the Second Temple Period, allowing Jews to return to Jerusalem.
Return from Exile
- The Jews returned to Jerusalem from Babylon around 538 BCE, following the fall of Babylon to the Persians.
Destruction of the Second Temple
- The major event leading to the destruction of the Second Temple was the Roman siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE during the First Jewish Revolt.
Jewish Rebellion Against Rome
- Jewish rebels rose up against Roman rule during the First Jewish Revolt (66-73 CE) due to political oppression, heavy taxation, and the desire for religious freedom and autonomy.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the Second Temple Period, a significant era in ancient Jewish history. Explore the events from the Babylonian exile to the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, and discover how this period laid the foundation for the emergence of early Christianity and various religious developments.
