Ancient Israel 6.24

What happened to the nation after Solomon's death?

• It became a single kingdom.

• It divided into the northern Kingdom of Israel and the southern Kingdom of Judah.

• It was conquered by the Assyrians.

• It was united under Babylonian rule.

Who conquered the Northern Kingdom around 722 BCE?

• The Babylonians

• The Egyptians

• The Assyrians

• The Persians

Who was the Babylonian king that destroyed Jerusalem?

• Cyrus the Great

• Nebuchadnezzar II

• Solomon

• Alexander the Great

What did Nebuchadnezzar II's conquest lead to?

• The unification of Israel and Judah

• The exile of the Jews to Babylon

• The rebuilding of the Temple

• The expansion of the Persian Empire

What did Cyrus the Great's decree allow the Jews to do?

• Conquer Babylon

• Rebuild their Temple in Jerusalem

• Establish a new kingdom

• Form an alliance with Egypt

Which kingdom became the northern kingdom after the split?

• Judah

• Samaria

• Israel

• Babylon

What was destroyed by the Babylonians in Jerusalem?

• The Great Wall

• Solomon's temple

• The Hanging Gardens

• The Colosseum

What does exile mean?

• Freedom in one's homeland

• Separation from one's homeland

• Joining a new kingdom

• Building a new city

Who attacked the northern kingdom of Israel in 722 BC?

• The Babylonians

• The Egyptians

• The Assyrians

• The Romans

How long did Judah remain free after some Israelites fled there?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 135 years

• 200 years