| Term | Definition |
| The United Kingdom of Israel split in about 900 BCE. The Northern Kingdom was called ------------. Its capital was -------------------. | Israel, Samaria |
| The Southern Kingdom was called --------------------. Its capital was ------------------. | Judah, Jerusalem |
| The Northern Kingdom was captured by the -------------------------- in ------------- | Assyrians, 721 BC |
| Later, the Southern Kingdom was captured by the ---------------------- in --------------. | Babylonians, 587 BC |
| The period that followed while the JJews were forced to live in captivity was called the --------------. | exile |
| Religiously, it was important because -------------------------------------. | the people had to believe in God and take their belief with them |
| Why was much of the Old Testament written down in this time? | material wouldn't be lost |