Question 1 Which of the following statements is not true?
a. David succeeded in uniting the monarchy.
b. While in Babylon, Hebrew priests developed the Torah.
c. David was a gifted warrior and poet.
d. Cyrus of Persia allowed the Hebrews to return to Judah when Babylon was conquered.
e. Saul was the son of David.
Question 2 It would be least valid to say that
a. the Kingdom of Judah and the Kingdom of Israel were united before 722 B.C.
b. King Cyrus of Persia did not permit the Hebrew exiles to return home to rebuild the temple of Jerusalem.
c. Saul was the first king of Israel.
d. social justice and ethical virtues were among the concerns of Jewish prophets.
e. Jews were once slaves in Egypt.