6.24 Israelite Captivity and Freedom CQs

What event preceded (happened before) the division of the Kingdom of Israel?

• The reign of King Solomon

• The Babylonian Captivity

• The conquest by the Assyrians

• The return from Babylon

Which kingdom was in the north after the split?

• Judah

• Israel

• Babylon

• Persia

Who conquered the southern kingdom of Judah?

• The Assyrians

• The Persians

• The Babylonians

• The Egyptians

What significant structure was destroyed when the Babylonians conquered Judah?

• The Great Wall

• The Pyramids

• Solomon's Temple

• The Colosseum

How long did the Babylonian Captivity last?

• 50 years

• 70 years

• 100 years

• 40 years

Which empire allowed the Jews to return to their homeland?

• The Roman Empire

• The Greek Empire

• The Persian Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

Who was the Persian king that permitted the Jews to return to Judah?

• Darius the Great

• Xerxes

• Cyrus the Great

• Artaxerxes