Judaism and the Ancient Hebrews: The Diaspora

What was the result of the Jewish-Roman War of 66 CE? - Jerusalem was destroyed, causing the Israelites to flee. - Jewish culture was restored when the Israelites won the war. - Romans were exiled from Judah and forced to return home to Rome. - Judah gained freedom, which resulted in settlements throughout Israel.

Jerusalem was destroyed, causing the Israelites to flee.

Which statement best describes the Jewish experience under Roman rule? - Jewish people were expelled from all lands controlled by the Romans. - Judaism was outlawed, and anyone who practiced the faith was killed. - Jewish people were given authority to collect taxes from Roman citizens. - Jewish people could practice their religion, but Roman rule was strict.

Jewish people could practice their religion, but Roman rule was strict.

What is one effect of the Diaspora that can be observed in the world today? - The Jewish faith has been universally accepted in countries around the world. - The Diaspora caused the Jewish faith to be almost totally erased from the world. - Jewish communities are limited around the world and have not blended with other groups. - Jewish people have retained their cultural identity despite being scattered throughout the world.

Jewish people have retained their cultural identity despite being scattered throughout the world.

Why did the Israelites migrate to Babylon in the sixth century BCE? - Foreign invaders brought them there as captives. - There was a drought that caused a food shortage. - The Romans invaded and conquered Jerusalem. - Babylon invited them to create a new community.

Foreign invaders brought them there as captives.

How did the rabbi Johanan ben Zakkai help Jewish people worship? - He determined what laws of the faith the Jewish people could ignore. - He maintained a religious school after the Temple of Jerusalem was destroyed. - He urged people to continue to practice animal sacrifice to prove their loyalty. - He pleaded with Babylonian leaders for freedom to worship.

He maintained a religious school after the Temple of Jerusalem was destroyed.

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.

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

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.

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

What has been one outcome of the Diaspora? - Judaism has spread globally and become the world's largest religion. - Rulers and strict laws have helped preserve Jewish culture and religion. - Jewish people have thrived despite the threats to their ways of life. - Several diaspora events have prevented Jewish culture from surviving.

Jewish people have thrived despite the threats to their ways of life.

What helped the Jewish people survive under the Babylonian Captivity? - Jewish people relied on the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar to help keep their traditions and culture alive. - Jewish people relied on the leadership of Cyrus the Great to support free worship and traditional practices. - Jewish people relied on the leadership of town elders, who encouraged them to voluntarily flee their homeland. - Jewish people relied on the leadership of rabbis to find new ways to practice their religion and preserve culture.

Jewish people relied on the leadership of rabbis to find new ways to practice their religion and preserve culture.

What was the experience of Jewish people under Persian rule? - Jewish people were forced out of their homeland. - Jewish people became afraid to worship in public spaces. - Jewish people remained and were free to practice their faith. - Jewish people persuaded the Persian ruler to convert to Judaism.

Jewish people remained and were free to practice their faith.

Which statement best describes the Jewish experience under Persian rule? - The Temple of Jerusalem was destroyed. - Judaism was illegal to practice. - Jewish people were denied access to their sacred writings. - Jewish people were allowed to practice their religion openly.

Jewish people were allowed to practice their religion openly.

Which statement best describes the Jewish experience under Syrian rule? - Jewish people were tolerated, but they had to pay heavy taxes. - Jewish people were forced to build shrines and idols honoring the Greek gods. - Jewish people were forced to leave all areas controlled by the Syrian Empire. - Jewish rabbis were forced to become priests of Zeus.

Jewish people were forced to build shrines and idols honoring the Greek gods.

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

Jewish rabbis

Which statement best describes life for the Israelites under Roman rule? - Roman rule led to another diaspora. - Israelites adopted Roman culture to fit in. - Judaism was outlawed under Roman rule. - The Romans rebuilt Jerusalem and legalized Judaism.

Roman rule led to another diaspora.

What effect did Roman rule have on the Diaspora? - Strict Roman rules put severe limits on Jewish people, causing many to flee the empire. - Under Roman law, Jewish people were encouraged to reject Judaism and adopt Roman ways. - The rules established under the Roman Empire preserved the Jewish faith and cultural practices. - Roman leaders prevented Jewish people from worshipping freely and rebuilding the Temple of Jerusalem.

Strict Roman rules put severe limits on Jewish people, causing many to flee the empire.

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.

The Assyrians conquered the Kingdom of Israel and outlawed Judaism.

What 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.

The Babylonians destroyed the Temple of Jerusalem.

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.

The Israelites could maintain their own customs.

What was one result of the Babylonian Exile for the Israelites? - The Israelites could not return to their homeland. - The Israelites rebuilt their temples so they could pray. - The Israelites reunited under one kingdom to form a rebellion. - The Israelites worked with the Babylonians to restore unity.

The Israelites could not return to their homeland.

Why did the Babylonians feel threatened by the Israelites' practice of Judaism? - The Israelites were loyal to their God and not to the Babylonian king. - The Israelites believed that they had a right to claim Babylonian land. - Judaism grew in popularity and began to spread across the Babylonian Empire. - Jewish rabbis spoke of plans to reunite the Kingdoms of Judah and Israel.

The Israelites were loyal to their God and not to the Babylonian king.

What was one effect of the Maccabean Revolt? - The Israelites were forced out of the Kingdom of Judah. - The Temple of Jerusalem was filled with Greek statues. - The Kingdom of Judah gained its independence from Syria. - The Jewish people were forced to worship in secret or be exiled.

The Kingdom of Judah gained its independence from Syria.

Why did the Israelites return to Judah in 538 BCE? - The Israelites rebelled and defeated the Babylonians. - The Persians conquered Babylon and let the Israelites return home. - The Romans conquered Persia and let the Israelites return home. - The Babylonians allowed the Israelites to return to Judah.

The Persians conquered Babylon and let the Israelites return home.

How did the dispersion routes of the Israelites compare under the Romans and the Babylonians? - The Israelites had more opportunities for independence in different lands under the Romans than under the Babylonians. - The Israelites preferred the lands of the Roman Empire because they were more welcoming than those of the Babylonian Empire. - The Roman Empire was far larger than the Babylonian Empire, so Israelites were forced to travel long distances to worship freely. - Because the Babylonian Empire was larger than the Roman Empire, the Israelites had more options to spread their culture.

The Roman Empire was far larger than the Babylonian Empire, so Israelites were forced to travel long distances to worship freely.

How did Roman rule differ from Syrian rule? - The Romans allowed new temples, while the Syrians destroyed the Temple of Jerusalem. - The Romans allowed the Israelites to choose local leaders, while the Syrians used their own. - The Romans allowed Israelites' cultural practices, while the Syrians forced Greek culture on the Israelites. - The Romans allowed Judaism to be practiced, while the Syrians eventually outlawed all religious practices.

The Romans allowed Judaism to be practiced, while the Syrians eventually outlawed all religious practices.

How did Syrian rule differ from Persian rule for Jewish people? - The 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.

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

How did the Syrians contribute to the Diaspora? - The Syrians exiled the Israelites to the Kingdom of Judah. - The Syrians forced the Israelites to revolt and seek freedom. - The Syrians destroyed the Temple of Jerusalem and the city. - The Syrians outlawed Judaism and forced the Israelites into exile.

The Syrians outlawed Judaism and forced the Israelites into exile.

What was one effect of the Diaspora on the Jewish people? - Their homeland was divided into Israel and Judah. - The Temple of Jerusalem became the center of religious activity. - Rabbis no longer served as significant religious leaders. - They developed new rituals to accommodate the loss of the Temple.

They developed new rituals to accommodate the loss of the Temple.

How did the Jewish people view their religious practices during the Babylonian Captivity? - They thought that practicing religion was less important than remaining in Judah under Babylonian rule. - They believed that there was no need to worship while they were under Babylonian rule. - They thought that citizens must try to worship in the Temple despite Babylonian rules and regulations. - They saw their religious traditions as central to their identity, in spite of the Babylonian Captivity.

They saw their religious traditions as central to their identity, in spite of the Babylonian Captivity.

Which best explains an effect of the Diaspora on Jewish people? - They did not keep their religious identity. - They used traditions to help them identify as a community. - They did not develop a sense of shared history. - They transitioned to a new religious identity

They used traditions to help them identify as a community.

Which statement best explains the experience of conquered peoples under the rule of Cyrus the Great? - They were allowed to maintain their own customs and religions freely. - They were taken from their homes and forced into captivity by soldiers. - They were encouraged to follow Persian religious practices and customs. - They were forced to remove their leaders and follow Persian leaders instead.

They were allowed to maintain their own customs and religions freely.

What was a direct result of the Syrian invasion of Judah? another diaspora peace with the Babylonians a mixing of Israelite and Greek culture the dominance of Persia in the region

another diaspora

Where did many Israelites settle during the Babylonian Exile? in the Philistine States in the Phoenician States in Moab, Ammon, and Edom in Damascus, Samaria, and Gaza

in Moab, Ammon, and Edom