Question

question 16
what group destroyed the second temple and forced many jews to leave their homeland?
a. the greeks
b. the persians
c. the romans
d. the assyrians

Explanation:

To determine the group that destroyed the Second Temple and forced many Jews to leave their homeland, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Greeks are not associated with the destruction of the Second Temple.
• Option B: The Persians allowed Jews to return and rebuild the temple, not destroy it.
• Option C: In 70 CE, the Romans destroyed the Second Temple and this led to the displacement of many Jews.
• Option D: The Assyrians are known for earlier conflicts with the Kingdom of Israel, not the destruction of the Second Temple.

Answer:

C. the Romans