Kingdom of Jerusalem
Where was the kingdom of Jerusalem?
the kingdom in present day Israel where the israelites ruled from c. 1010 BCE to c. 937 BCE.
What is the formal definition?
Refers to any people or ethnic group forced to leave its homeland, and the spreading out of those people that results from it. it is especially used with reference to the Jewish people, who have lived most of their existence as a diasporan people.
When did the Babylonian Empire conquer Judah and what did they do?
In 597 BCE, the Babylonian empire conquered the kingdom of Judah and destroyed the temple.
What is a city?
Centers of population, culture and trade. First developed on rivers or other bodies of water.
What is art and architecture?
Used to build temples for worship or sacrifice and palaces and tombs for kings. Painters and artists portrayed stories of nature and depicted gods and rulers.
Under King Solomon the first temple of Jerusalem was constructed and the city became known for its dedication to religion. It was divided in 922 BCE and they were divided into Israel and Judah which made them easy to invade.
What happened to the Jews?
What is a government?
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Who saved the Jews?
In 539 BCE Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon and freed the Jews. Many returned to jerusalem and built a smaller version of the temple.
What is religion?
Religion explains the forces of nature and their roles in the world, why things are the way they are, and provide values for living.
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What is social structure?
A framework for people's' roles in the society. This includes job specialization.
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Writing was used to keep records of history and important matters. Eventually writing was also used for creative expression and produced literature.
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