CP Journey Through Ancient Israel Quiz

What was the main reason for the split of the Kingdom of Israel?

• Economic collapse

• Disagreements among the tribes

• Invasion by Babylon

• Natural disasters

Which two kingdoms were formed after the split of Israel?

• Rome and Greece

• Egypt and Assyria

• Babylon and Persia

• Israel and Judah

What significant event happened in 586 BCE?

• The Roman Empire began

• Solomon's Temple was destroyed

• The Persian Empire was founded

• The Great Wall of China was built

Who allowed the Jews to return to their homeland after the Babylonian captivity?

• King Tutankhamun

• Cyrus the Great

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

What was the Babylonian captivity?

• A period when many Jews were exiled to Babylon

• A time when Babylon was under Jewish rule

• A war between Babylon and Persia

• A cultural exchange between Babylon and Egypt

How did the Babylonian captivity affect the Jewish people?

• It resulted in a peaceful coexistence

• It led to the destruction of their temple and exile

• It caused a major economic boom

• It led to the expansion of their territory

What was the role of the Persian Empire in Jewish history?

• Conquered and enslaved the Jews

• Allowed Jews to return and rebuild

• Banned Jewish cultural practices

• Destroyed the Jewish temples

What challenges did the Jews face upon their return under Persian rule?

• Fighting a war with Persia

• Rebuilding homes and restoring culture

• Finding new trade routes

• Establishing a new religion

What year did Babylon invade Judah?

• 400 BCE

• 597 BCE

• 500 BCE

• 450 BCE

What was destroyed during the Babylonian invasion of Judah?

• The Parthenon

• The Colosseum

• The Great Pyramid

• Solomon's Temple