Q.1.
The exiled Israelites were led back into their homeland by a descendant of King David. What was his name?
Q.2.
A total of how many people did Zerubbabel lead back into Judah?
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?
Q.4.
The Persian King Darius decreed that what should happen to the Jewish temple in Jerusalem?
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?
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?
Q.7.
The king of Persia decreed that his treasurers should give how much wine to Ezra if he asked for it?
Q.8.
On his journey to Judah Ezra fasted and prayed to God for what?
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?
Q.10.
Ezra called a great assembly of the Israelites to warn them of their sin. What had they done which angered Ezra?