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WorksheetsPost-Exilic Period
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
How did Cyrus of Persia conquer the city of Babylon?
By converting to Judaism
By surprise without violence during the New Year
By launching a 1000 ships
By the help of Elijah
Who are the remnant?
An Aramaic name for the pace formerly called Judah. They are called to pray and fast long hours into the night.
An Egyptian revolt against the Persians in 460 BCE that had the Greek support
Referring to the time after the return of the exiles of Jerusalem in 539BCE
The exiles and former exiles who remained faithful to YHWH during the time of captivity and who were expected to restore Jerusalem
What made rebuilding the Temple so important to the people returning to Jerusalem from exile?
It represented God's presence among the people and their desire to return to the Law
In order to start the Jewish economy, they needed a venue for purchasing and selling goods
The Persians converted to YHWH and Judaism was growing rapidly
The Temple was never rebuilt
What three themes emerge in the prayers of post-Exilic literature?
shame and sorrow for the sins of the past
recognition that what has happened is just because of their sins
revenge and hatred towards non-Jews
desire to return to the Law
Which prophet was thrown over board and saved by a sea creature?
Jeremiah
Jonah
Amos
Elijah
How did Cyrus the Persian treat the Jewish exiles?
He used them for building projects
He sold them to Egypt
He allowed them to return to Judah
He prayed with them at night
When was the Temple rebuilt?
722 BCE
587 BCE
520-515 BCE
212 BCE
Exiles did not pray during the Diaspora because the Temple was destroyed.
True
False
Jonah's story represents Israel's relationship with God.
True
False
What was central to the Jews after the Exile?
Rebuilding homes
The Temple
Creating jobs
Idol worship
