Why did they broaden the walls?
To prevent the Assyrians from climbing the wall
To prevent the Assyrians from trying to knock down the wall
To prevent the Assyrians from sneaking into the city
To prevent the Assyrians from destroying the watch tower
Who was the king of Babylonia at that time?
King Cyrus
King Zedekiah
King Nebuchadrezzar
King Herod
Why did King David want to build a temple for G-d?
Because he was forced to
Because he had a wonderful palace and Hashem didn't
Because G-d's house wasn't built by King David
He felt like it
Which King allowed the people of Israel to return to Judah?
King Cyrus of Persia
Alexander the Great of Greece
King Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon
True or False: King David defeated the Israelites
True
False
Why is King Saul appointed King?
To lead the sacrificing ceremony
To unite the people of Ninvei
To unite the Israelites and defeat the Philistines
To build a temple for G-d
Who wanted to build a temple for G-d?
King Solomon
G-d himself
King David
Elijah
What 2 things did King Hezekiah do to prepare for an Assyrian siege?
Enlarged army and made a water tunnel
Broadened walls and made a water tunnel
Nothing
Broadened walls and enlarged army
What happened when the Assyrians came to Israel?
The Assyrians conquered Israel
The Temple was destroyed
The Assyrians retreated
The Assyrians disappeared forever
Which one of these messages did the prophets not give the people of Israel in Babylon?
You can still pray to G-d outside of Jerusalem
G-d was not defeated by the Babylonians
You will return to Israel someday
Another Temple will be built
Who did he appoint as puppet king after he took over Jerusalem?
King Zedekiah
King Cyrus
King Nehemiah
Himself
What were the judges job?
To eat all they could
Judge people by how much money they had
To lead each tribe
To settle any disputes
What was their job after they settled in Israel?
Farmers
Judges
Shepards
Merchants
True or False: King David had a palace and capital
True
False
How did they receive money to build the temple?
By stealing their money
By taxing the people
By saving up
By trading money for supplies
How did the Divided Kingdom start?
King Solomon born
King Solomon declared civil war
King David died
King Solomon died
What did Nehemiah do for Judah?
Cancels all debt
Protects the city by building walls
Rebuilds Temple by creating "Temple Tax"
Sign a peace treaty with neighbor countries
What did the prophets tell the people of Israel to do?
Live and enjoy a good life in Babylon
Go back to Israel now
Revolt again
Still, pray to G-d
True or False: Most people left for Judah
False
True
Which mini-state during this period was in the north?
Israel
Philistine
Canaan
Judah
What were some things Ezra did for Judah?
He brought many people to Judah
Appoints Judges to lead and settle disputes
He built walls
He traded with other nations
True or False: King Saul defeated the Philistines
True
False
Why did they build a water tunnel?
So the extra weapons and soldiers were protected
So the Assyrians didn't get stronger
So the Assyrians became dehydrated
What was the next period called?
United Kingdom
The Period of the Judges
The Era of the Patriarchs
Divided Kingdom
Who was able to unite the Israelites? King Saul or King David?
King David
King Saul
What job did the Israelites have before they settled in Israel?
Farmers
Laborers
Shepards
Merchants
True or False: King Saul was the first Israelite king
False
True
What city did King David choose as his capital?
Shiloh
Eliat
Jerusalem
Who was more of a tribal leader than a king? King Saul or King David?
King David
King Saul
Who is appointed King?
King Nebuchadrezzar
King David
King Solomon
King Saul
What days would Ezra read the Torah aloud?
Monday and Thursday
Friday and Saturday
Tuesday and Wednesday
Everyday
Where did the Israelites sacrifice after they settled in Israel?
Mount Moriah
Tel Aviv
Shiloh
Jerusalem
What happened to the Jews after Babylon won?
They run away to a different and new fate
They all die
They get exiled to Babylon
Why couldn't King David build a temple for G-d?
G-d didn't like him
Because he had blood on his hands (Physically)
He was a man of war, not peace
He wasn't holy enough
Who were there leaders during the Era of the Patriarchs?
Prophets
Kings
Slaves
Judges
Which of these was not a reason King David choose Jerusalem?
Protection - 3 Valleys
The land was good for farming - fertile
Water Source - Gihon Spring
Religious Tradition - Isaac almost sacrificed there
Order the three Empires of this time in order from first to last
Babylonian, Assyrian, Persian
Assyrian, Persian, Babylonian
Assyrian, Babylonian, Persian
Persian, Babylonian, Assyrian
What did King Zedekiah want?
For Babylonia to destroy the Temple
For Israel to be independent of Babylonia
Overall, who was the more accomplished Israelite king? King Saul or King David?
King Saul
King David
Which one of these did King Zedekiah not do to declare war on Babylonia?
Quit paying taxes
Burned down a statue of King Nebuchadrezzar
Signed a peace treaty with Egypt (An Enemy)
Lead a revolt
Who was the King of Judah at this time?
King Cyrus
King Nebuchadrezzar
King Zedekiah
King Hezekiah
Who built it instead?
King Solomon - His son
King Hezekiah
King Herod
King Cyrus
Why did the people of Israel think Babylon won?
Because Israel is bad at fighting
Because they thought King Nebuchadrezzar was a Warrior G-d
The Temple was going to fall anyway
Because they thought G-d betray them
Extra Credit: What comes next in Jewish History?
Birth of the State of Israel
Torah Stories
Holocaust
Hellenism and Roman Rule
What happened to the revolt?
Judah won and forced Babylonia to leave
The revolt never happened, Zedekiah didn't do it
The Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem
How did an Assyrian writer describe where King Hezekiah was?
"Trapped like a cage in a bird"
"A bird trapped in a cage"
"Trapped like a bird in a cage"
"A trapped cage in a bird"
How did they worship before they settled?
To the prophets
Sacrificed on the G-d
Prayed to G-d on Mount Moriah
Sacrificed at Shiloh
What big action did King Nebuchadrezzar preform to symbolically show his conquest of Jerusalem?
He ate an enormous pig
He carved out his name on the city wall
Burn down and destroyed the Temple
What happened to King Zedekiah?
He ran away
He killed himself
King Nebuchadrezzar killed his sons and pouched his eyes out
What do all Jews do on Tisha Ba'Av?
Sleep All Day
Eat and Cheer
Travel to Jerusalem to honor Temple
Fast and Mourn
Which Empire at that time wanted to conquer Egypt?
The Persians
The Babylonians
The Greeks
The Assyrians
After the Assyrian Empire, which empire came next?
Persian Empire
Greek Empire
Babylonian Empire
Roman Empire
What day was the temple destroyed?
Tisha ba Tishre (9th of Tishre)
Yom Kippur
Later, Holocaust Remembrance Day
Tisha Ba'Av (9th of Av)