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The Babylonian Captivity
10.4 Let’s Practice…
1. According to Genesis 11:9 what name does Babylon originate from?
2. What did the name Babylon mean in Assyrian?
3. Name the Jewish patriarch who is considered to be a contemporary of Hammurabi, the sixth
ruler of ancient Babylon?
4. Under whose control was the territory of Babylonia (southern Mesopotamia) before its breaking away
in 627 BCE?
5. Under whose King did Babylon conquer Judah and Destroy Jerusalem?
6. In which year was Jerusalem officially conquered and destroyed?
7. Name the two prophets who were also in exile?
8. What was the primary purpose of formal education in Babylon?
10.5 Let’s Personalize this lesson…
From the story of the Jews, especially an example given by Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and
Abednego, how can a Christian live an uncompromising life in a culture where compromise is
almost a natural reaction? (For African students, as you write, bear in mind the traditional
African religion where each and every tribe has its own god).
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