Post-Exilic Period

How did Cyrus of Persia conquer the city of Babylon?

• By converting to Judaism

• By surprise without violence during the New Year

• By launching a 1000 ships

• By the help of Elijah

Who are the remnant?

• An Aramaic name for the pace formerly called Judah. They are called to pray and fast long hours into the night.

• An Egyptian revolt against the Persians in 460 BCE that had the Greek support

• Referring to the time after the return of the exiles of Jerusalem in 539BCE

• The exiles and former exiles who remained faithful to YHWH during the time of captivity and who were expected to restore Jerusalem

What made rebuilding the Temple so important to the people returning to Jerusalem from exile?

• It represented God's presence among the people and their desire to return to the Law

• In order to start the Jewish economy, they needed a venue for purchasing and selling goods

• The Persians converted to YHWH and Judaism was growing rapidly

• The Temple was never rebuilt

What three themes emerge in the prayers of post-Exilic literature?

• shame and sorrow for the sins of the past

• recognition that what has happened is just because of their sins

• revenge and hatred towards non-Jews

• desire to return to the Law

Which prophet was thrown over board and saved by a sea creature?

• Jeremiah

• Jonah

• Amos

• Elijah

How did Cyrus the Persian treat the Jewish exiles?

• He used them for building projects

• He sold them to Egypt

• He allowed them to return to Judah

• He prayed with them at night

When was the Temple rebuilt?

• 722 BCE

• 587 BCE

• 520-515 BCE

• 212 BCE

Exiles did not pray during the Diaspora because the Temple was destroyed.

• True

• False

Jonah's story represents Israel's relationship with God.

• True

• False

What was central to the Jews after the Exile?

• Rebuilding homes

• The Temple

• Creating jobs

• Idol worship