israel Flashcards
Who built the First Temple?
King Solomon
Around what year was the First Temple built?
957 BCE
How long did the First Temple stand?
About 370 years
Who conquered Jerusalem and destroyed the First Temple?
the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II conquered Jerusalem and destroyed the First Temple
In what year was the First Temple destroyed?
586 BCE
On which day of the Hebrew month was the First Temple destroyed?
9th day of Av
What significance does the 9th of Av have in Judaism?
It became a day of mourning
What significant event occurred in 70 CE during the First Jewish-Roman War?
The Roman army led by Titus besieged and conquered Jerusalem
This event marked a pivotal moment in Jewish history and led to significant changes in the region.
Who led the Roman army that conquered Jerusalem in 70 CE?
Titus
Titus was a Roman general and later became Emperor.
What was destroyed during the siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE?
The Second Temple
The destruction of the Second Temple is a central event in Jewish history, commemorated on Tisha B’Av.
On what date was the Second Temple destroyed?
The 9th of Av
This date is observed as a day of mourning in Jewish tradition.
What is the Western Wall?
A remnant of the Second Temple complex and the holiest prayer site in Judaism.
What do many Jews hope for regarding the Temple?
The rebuilding of the Temple in the future.
When did Pompey conquer Jerusalem?
63 BCE
This event marked the initial Roman involvement in the region.
What was Judea’s status after Pompey’s conquest?
Client kingdom of Rome
Herod the Great was declared ‘King of the Jews’ around 40 BCE.
In what year did Judea become an official Roman province?
6 CE
This transition occurred during the reign of Emperor Augustus.
What were the Jewish-Roman wars?
Several conflicts between 66 and 135 CE
These wars were responses by Rome to Jewish rebellions.
What title was given to Herod the Great by the Roman Senate?
‘King of the Jews’
This title was conferred around 40 BCE.
Fill in the blank: Judea transitioned from a client kingdom to a _______ in 6 CE.
Roman province
True or False: The Jewish-Roman wars were conquests by Rome.
False
They were responses to Jewish rebellions, not conquests.
What is the significance of the Temple Mount?
It is considered the foundation-stone of the whole universe.
Who brought Isaac to be sacrificed on the Temple Mount?
Abraham
Who is believed to be buried on the Temple Mount?
Adam
What does the Temple Mount symbolize regarding the creation of the world?
The world itself was moulded from its dust and originally founded there.
