Judaism Test Review

What was the result of the Assyrian invasion of the Kingdom of Israel?

• The Assyrians conquered the Kingdom of Israel and outlawed Judaism.

• The Israelites rebelled against the Assyrian Empire and reunited with Judah.

• The Assyrians fought the Babylonians to gain control over the Kingdom of Israel.

• The Israelites held off the Assyrians and protected the Temple of Solomon.

What was one effect of the Persians taking over the Babylonian Empire?

• The Israelites could maintain their own customs

• The Israelites remained captive under Persian rule.

• The Israelites had to practice their religion in secret.

• The Israelites were forced to follow Persian leaders.

Which statement best describes the experience of the Israelites under Babylonian rule?

• Israelites learned Babylonian customs and blended them with their own.

• Israelites thrived under Babylonian rule and created a brand-new culture.

• Israelites suffered greatly, having been taken captive or exiled from their homes.

• Israelites lost their faith and began to follow Babylonian religious customs.

Whom did the Israelites look to for stability and leadership during their exile from Israel?

• Jewish rabbis

• the king of Israel

• the king of Judah

• Assyrian elders

What happened to the Kingdom of Israel after King Solomon died in 922 BCE?

• The Kingdom of Israel became a center of religious growth despite threats from invaders.

• King Solomon’s death brought unrest, but the kingdom was able to defend itself from invaders.

• The Kingdom of Israel grew weak, but new rulers strengthened the kingdom to keep it united.

• Israel was split into the Kingdoms of Judah and Israel, then fell to several foreign invaders.

was one result of the Babylonian takeover of the Kingdom of Judah?

• The Babylonians destroyed the Temple of Jerusalem.

• The Babylonians preserved Israelite culture and customs.

• The Babylonians blended their culture with Israelite culture.

• The Babylonians intended to take over Israel from Assyria next.

On what concept did the first two commandments focus?

• obedience

• monotheism

• morality

• adultery

The Babylonian Exile was also known as the Babylonian

• Exodus

• Captivity

• Diaspora

• Migration

How did Syrian rule differ from Persian rule for Jewish people?

• he Syrians enslaved all conquered people, while the Persians enslaved the Israelites.

• The Syrians eventually outlawed Judaism, while the Persians encouraged free worship.

• The Syrians encouraged freedom of religion, while the Persians banned the Jewish religion.

• Syrians built new houses of free worship, while the Persians destroyed the Jewish Temple.

What was a direct result of the Syrian invasion of Judah?

• another diaspora

• eace with the Babylonians

• a mixing of Israelite and Greek culture

• the dominance of Persia in the region