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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?

Let’s get Personal…

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?

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