Israelites Flashcards
Who helped unite the 12 tribes
King David
How did the 12 tribes of Israelites establish themselves back in Palestine?
Successfully fought the inhabitants of Palestine
Who took over as king to help continue period of Israelite prosperity?
King Solomon, David’s son
Under who’s rule was what capital built?
Under King Solomon, the capital of Jerusalem is built
what was built instead of a ziggurat and who was it in honor of?
A temple was built in Jerusalem to honor Yahweh
How many kingdoms did the Israelites split into during Solomon’s time
2 kingdoms
What was the northern kingdom called, what was the southern(smaller) kingdom called?
Northern: Israel
Southern: Judah
Who was the Kingdom of Israel taken over by
The Assyrians
What happened to the Israelites from the Kingdom of Israel?
They fled and got absorbed into other regions cultures, losing their original roots and culture
Who was the Kingdom of Judah taken over by?
The New Babylon
What happened to the Israelites from the kingdom of Judah?
They fled, but stayed committed to their culture, roots, values, and beliefs. They eventually returned to Judah and became known as Jews
