Understanding the Exile and Subversion in Biblical History

What year did the Babylonian empire attack Jerusalem?

• 587 BC

• 539 BC

• 432 BC

• 332 BC

What did Jeremiah advise the Israelites to do in Babylon?

• Escape back to Jerusalem

• Seek the well-being of Babylon

• Withdraw from society

• Revolt against Babylon

Who was Daniel in the context of the Babylonian exile?

• A Babylonian king

• A Roman soldier

• A prophet like Jeremiah

• An Israelite with royal heritage

What was Daniel's approach to serving in the Babylonian court?

• Open rebellion

• Complete assimilation

• Indifference

• Subversive loyalty

How did Daniel and his friends resist Babylonian demands?

• By non-violent resistance

• By violent protest

• By forming an alliance

• By fleeing Babylon

What did Daniel foresee happening after the fall of Babylon?

• His own rise to power

• Israel's immediate freedom

• The rise of another oppressive empire

• Peaceful times ahead

What did Jesus teach about allegiance?

• Allegiance to God alone

• Allegiance to earthly powers

• Allegiance to his disciples

• Allegiance to Caesar

How did Jesus reflect the 'Way of the Exile'?

• By critiquing power non-violently

• By paying taxes to Caesar

• By isolating from society

• By leading a military revolt

What symbol does 'Babylon' represent in modern contexts?

• A specific location

• A historical empire

• A religious sect

• Any oppressive institution

What is the 'Way of the Exile' as described in the teachings of Jesus?

• Ignoring societal issues

• Living in isolation

• Balancing loyalty and subversion

• Living in complete assimilation