Historical development of Israel. Modern period in the development of the country

a Disagreement over religious practices

b Taxation issues under King Rehoboam

c Conflicts with neighboring kingdoms

d Disputes over royal succession

a The conquest of Jerusalem by Alexander the Great

b The rededication of the Temple by the Maccabees

c The destruction of the Second Temple by the Romans

d The return of the Jews from exile in Babylon

a The support of the Roman emperors

b The violent persecution of Christians

c The miraculous ministry of Jesus

d The preaching and writings of Paul

a The Jews gained greater autonomy in the region

b The Romans renamed the region "Syrian Palestine"

c The Temple in Jerusalem was rebuilt and rededicated

d The Jewish population in the region was drastically reduced

a Conflicts with neighboring powers

b Internal power struggles and division

c Lack of economic and military might

d Widespread religious tolerance

a It contained the remains of important Israelite leaders

b It was the primary object of worship in the Temple

c It housed the Ten Commandments given to Moses

d It served as a symbol of the Israelites' covenant with God

aThe early Christians were exclusively non-Jewish

b The early Christians were all Jews who accepted Jesus

c The majority of Jews rejected the message of Jesus

d There was no conflict between the two communities

A Polytheism

B Buddhism

C Christianity

D Monotheism

a Jerusalem

b Babylon

c Damascus

d Samaria

a They became stronger

b They remained united

c They were conquered by the Assyrians

d They were conquered by the Babylonians

a They allowed them to stay in the region

b They enslaved many of them

c They let them rebuild the temple

d They welcomed them as citizens

a King David

b King Solomon

c Moses

d Joshua