The Kingdom of Israel

How did the Babylonian Captivity end?

• The Babylonians conquered the Persians and released the captives.

• The Babylonians conquered the Assyrians and released the captives.

• The Persians conquered the Babylonians and allowed the exiles to return to Israel.

• The Assyrians conquered the Babylonians and allowed the exiles to return to Israel.

Why did King Nebuchadnezzar allow the Israelites to establish their own community during the Babylonian Captivity?

• He wanted them to fight against the Assyrians.

• He wanted them to convert to Babylonian religious beliefs.

• He wanted them to keep their two kingdoms separate.

• He wanted them to help revive the Babylonian economy.

Who was the first king of Israel?

• Solomon

• Saul

• David

• Samuel

Who was the second king of Israel?

• Shadrach

• Saul

• David

• Solomon

Who was the third king of Israel?

• Solomon

• Saul

• Ahithophel

• David

He founded Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

• Saul

• David

• Solomon

• Hezekiah

He built the first temple.

• Herod

• Saul

• David

• Solomon

Who was the first to unite the tribes of Israel under the Unified Monarchy?

• Saul

• Samuel

• David

• Solomon

Which of these events happened first?

• The Assyrians conquer the Kingdom of Israel.

• King Solomon dies.

• Israel splits into two kingdoms.

• The Jews return to their homeland and build a new temple.

• The Babylonians capture Judah and destroy the temple in Jerusalem.

Which of these events happened second?

• The Assyrians conquer the Kingdom of Israel.

• King Solomon dies.

• Israel splits into two kingdoms.

• The Jews return to their homeland and build a new temple.

• The Babylonians capture Judah and destroy the temple in Jerusalem.