OBJECTIVE
Explain why the Israelites, at first united under a line of kings, later became divided and defeated by external powers.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
How did early Jews develop and maintain a distinct cultural identity?
Order the kings:
David
Solomon
Saul
Why was there a “whoosh” sound when David cracked the whip?
How many stones did it take to take Goliath down?
What events mark the rise and fall of the Jews’ age of kings? (Read page 132)
What was one source of conflict between the northern and southern tribes of the Israelites?
Select all those that describe Solomon's Temple.
What was the Ark of the Covenant?
How long did the Babylonian Exile last?
Why did Cyrus the Great become a hero to the Jews?
While in exile, how did the Jews maintain their identity?
In what direction did most Jews travel during the Diaspora?
Why were Jewish families like the Maccabees outraged?
Judah's freedom did not last long. What country took direct control of Judah and insisted that Jews worship their gods? (page 136)
What is true of Judaism?
Who was Ruth to Naomi?
Who was Ruth to David?
What qualities does Ruth symbolize in the bible?
When the Romans destroyed the Second Temple, a Jewish teacher named _____ asked permission to establish a school to teach Jewish scholars. The school was important in preserving Jewish traditions. Today, Jews regard this person as a great hero.
Section 2 Vocab Review. Match the words and definitions.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Zealots | arrow_right_alt | the forced removal from one’s native country |
exile | arrow_right_alt | The migration of Jews to places around the world, which began with the Babylonian Exile |
Diaspora | arrow_right_alt | Jewish revolutionaries |