Israelites

By A.D. 132 the Jews had succeeded in becoming free from Roman rule.

• True

• False

The kingdoms of Israel and Judah, although separated politically, preserved the Israelite religion.

• True

• False

The Zealots were the most aggressive of the Jewish groups in dealing with the Romans.

• True

• False

King Solomon was known for his wise sayings, called proverbs.

• True

• False

The northern tribes that broke away from Jerusalem founded a separate kingdom called Judah.

• True

• False

King Saul was more successful than King David in battles against the Philistines.

• True

• False

Cyrus II, the Persian king, let Jews return to Judah and govern themselves.

• True

• False

David and his army defeated the Greeks.

• True

• False

The actions of the Maccabees account for the origin of the festival of Passover.

• True

• False

The Israelite prophets urged people to make the world a better place.

• True

• False