Question

how did solomons reign lead to israel and judah dividing? 4 points
solomons alliance with egypt led to conflict with northern tribes.
solomon issued heavy taxes, particularly on the northern tribes of israel to help pay for the temple. these tribes came to resent solomons rule and eventually the tensions boiled over into all - out war between the northern and southern tribes.
solomons religious reforms angered many israelites, leading to rebellion.
solomons foreign policies weakened the kingdoms defenses.
why was king solomons temple significant? 4 points
it was the largest and most expensive temple ever built.
it was dedicated to the worship of multiple gods.
it was meant to house the ark of the covenant. israelites believed that the spirit of yahweh resided inside the ark.
it was a symbol of israels military power.
how did israelites kingdom period finally come to an end? 4 points
the kingdom fell due to a series of internal rebellions.
israels kingdom period ended as the remaining tribes of israel were taken captive to babylon where they would remain until they were freed by the persian empire.
it ended when the israelites migrated to egypt for a better life.
the kingdom was absorbed into the phoenician empire.

Explanation:

1. Solomon issued heavy taxes, especially on northern tribes to fund the temple. Resentment grew and led to division.
2. The temple was meant to house the Ark of the Covenant, where Israelites believed Yahweh's spirit resided.
3. Israel's kingdom period ended as remaining tribes were taken captive to Babylon and remained there until freed by Persians.

Answer:

1. Solomon issued heavy taxes, particularly on the northern tribes of Israel to help pay for the temple. These tribes came to resent Solomon's rule and eventually the tensions boiled over into all - out war between the northern and southern tribes.
2. It was meant to house the Ark of the Covenant. Israelites believed that the Spirit of Yahweh resided inside the ark.
3. Israel's kingdom period ended as the remaining tribes of Israel were taken captive to Babylon where they would remain until they were freed by the Persian empire.