Q.1
The exiled Israelites were led back into their homeland by a descendant of King David. What was his name?
  • He was called Jonathon
  • He was called David
  • He was called Zerubbabel
  • He was called Solomon
Q.2
A total of how many people did Zerubbabel lead back into Judah?
  • 13,897 people
  • 31,897 people
  • 49,897 people
  • 94,897 people
Q.3
On his return from exile, Zerubbabel began work to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. The Persian king, Artaxerxes, stopped the work at the request of men who had colonised Judah in the absence of the Israelites. In what form was his command given?
  • It was written in a letter
  • It was given in a vision
  • It was inscribed in stone
  • It was spoken by a messenger
Q.4
The Persian King Darius decreed that what should happen to the Jewish temple in Jerusalem?
  • That it should be dismantled
  • That everything should be done to aid its construction
  • That it should be burned down
  • That the Jews should be left alone to complete it
Q.5
When the temple was finally completed the Israelites held a feast to dedicate it to God. During this feast how many animals were sacrificed?
  • 127 animals were sacrificed to God
  • 172 animals were sacrificed to God
  • 217 animals were sacrificed to God
  • 712 animals were sacrificed to God
Q.6
A second migration of Israelites from Babylon to Judah was led by a descendant of Aaron, the first High Priest. What was his name?
  • He was called Zerahiah
  • He was called Zadok
  • He was called Uzzi
  • He was called Ezra
Q.7
The king of Persia decreed that his treasurers should give how much wine to Ezra if he asked for it?
  • 100 baths of wine
  • 100 gallons of wine
  • 100 bottles of wine
  • 100 glasses of wine
Q.8
On his journey to Judah Ezra fasted and prayed to God for what?
  • That God would show them the right way
  • That God would protect their children
  • That God would protect their goods
  • All of the above
Q.9
On their arrival in Jerusalem Ezra's followers made sacrifices to God. They sacrificed 12 bullocks, 77 lambs, 96 rams and how many goats?
  • 7 goats
  • 12 goats
  • 96 goats
  • 144 goats
Q.10
Ezra called a great assembly of the Israelites to warn them of their sin. What had they done which angered Ezra?
  • They had built a stone idol
  • They had eaten forbidden food
  • They had married foreign women
  • They had done all of the above
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