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Abraham leaves Mesopotamia and travels to Canaan along with his family/
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Israelites’ growth in Egypt worry the pharaoh. Hebrews became slaves of the Egyptians.
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Moses to leads the Israelites out of Egypt, journey this called the Exodus. Their journey lasts 40 years
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Saul becomes first king of Israel. He isn’t a strong king
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David becomes king of Israel at 30 years old. Jerusalem is chosen as the capital, and David brings all tribes together during his reign
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David’s son Solomon becomes king of Israel. Builds a great Temple of God in Jerusalem which becomes the center of religious life and a symbol of their faith
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After Solomon dies Israel splits into two kingdoms called Judah and Israel due to conflicts. People in Judah are known as Jews.
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Babylonians conquer Judah, enslave people, destroy Solomon’s Temple, and capture Jerusalem.
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Persians conquered Chaldeans and allow Jews to go to Jerusalem, while others moved to different parts of Persian Empire.
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Jewish family, Maccabees,led a revolt tired of foreign rule. The revolt was successful and the Jews were able to rule their own kingdom
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Jews are conquered by Romans. Taxes burden people. Romans had no respect for the Jewish religion.
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66- The Jews revolt are led by the Zealots, a very rebellious group of Jews. They convince others to rebel against the Romans.
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Romans destroy Second Temple located in Jerusalem. soldiers remove valuable objects and set them on fire. Jewish fighters try defend temple
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Jews rebel a second time, Roman officials say any Jew in or near Jerusalem would be killed. Jewish people migrate to the Mediterranean region.