097 Fall of Jerusalem Part 3 - One Minute History

Before Passover, Titus begins his assault on Jerusalem's 3rd wall, which falls within two weeks. The Romans then breach the 2nd wall. Titus orders the cutting of trees to aid the siege of the inner wall protecting the temple and city. The Romans capture the Antonio fortress and build fortifications to starve the rebels. Jews counter with tunnels, but a collapse creates a breach exploited by the Romans. Jerusalem is set ablaze, thousands die, and survivors are enslaved. Stones from the temple wall remain where they fell nearly 2000 years ago.

What strategic action did Titus take to aid in the siege of Jerusalem?

• He ordered the construction of a new wall.

• He cut down trees in a 10-mile radius.

• He built a bridge over the city.

• He flooded the city with water.

What was the purpose of the Roman fortifications around Jerusalem?

• To create a new trade route.

• To starve the rebels into submission.

• To prevent the Jews from escaping.

• To protect the Roman soldiers from attacks.

How did the Romans exploit the collapse of a Jewish tunnel?

• They used it to store supplies.

• They used it to enter the city secretly.

• They filled it with water to flood the city.

• They created a hole in the wall.

What happened to the survivors of Jerusalem after the city was set on fire?

• They were executed.

• They were given Roman citizenship.

• They were sold into slavery.

• They were relocated to a new city.

What remains as a testament to the events of the siege of Jerusalem?

• The tunnels built by the Jews.

• The Roman fortifications.

• The stones thrown from the temple mountain wall.

• The rebuilt walls of Jerusalem.