Question

Hannah is doing a report on her Jewish heritage in school. One of the focuses of her report is how the Roman destruction of Jerusalem affected the Jews as a nation. Which fact would BEST explain this part of Hannah’s ancestry?
a- The Jews were scattered and settled all over parts of Eurasia after this event.


b- The Jews rallied and took over Rome in retaliation of the destruction of their temple.


c- The destruction of Jerusalem caused the Jews to rebuild in the land of the Phoenicians.


d- The event concerning Rome and Jerusalem had no lasting effect on the Jewish nation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option: a. The Jews were scattered and settled all over parts of Eurasia after this event.

Explanation:

The Roman destruction of Jerusalem affected the Jews as they scattered across Europe. With the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem by Romans in 70 CE during the Siege of Jerusalem led people to settle in different places which led to the continuation and development of traditional customs through Rabbinic authority. The rabbis were teachers who interpreted and applied the Oral Law in their community.