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How did the dispersion routes of the Israelites compare under the Romans and the Babylonians?

A. The Israelites had more opportunities for independence in different lands under the Romans than under the Babylonians.
B. The Israelites preferred the lands of the Roman Empire because they were more welcoming than those of the Babylonian Empire.
C. The Roman Empire was far larger than the Babylonian Empire, so Israelites were forced to travel long distances to worship freely.
D. Because the Babylonian Empire was larger than the Roman Empire, Israelites had more locations to spread to.



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The dispersion routes of the Israelites varied under the Romans and Babylonians in terms of independence, treatment, and historical events.


Explanation:

The dispersion routes of the Israelites under the Romans and Babylonians differed in terms of opportunities for independence and treatment:

  1. The Israelites had more opportunities for independence under the Romans, as seen in the Jewish Diaspora throughout the Roman Empire.
  2. The Babylonians, under Cyrus the Great, allowed the enslaved Babylonian citizens to return home, ending the Babylonian Captivity for the Jews.
  3. However, the Romans imposed heavy taxes and faced immense opposition from the Jews, culminating in revolts and the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE, leading to the permanent dispersal known as the Jewish Diaspora.

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