WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

PERSIAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What group of people settled primarily between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea?
A
Hebrews
B
Nubians
C
Persians
D
Babylonians
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Hebrews settled in the land called Canaan located between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. The Hebrews were later called the Jews or the Jewish people.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ancient Israel was located between the Mediterranean and the Fertile Crescent which is considered today to be part of the Middle East. Ancient Israel’s major geographic features were the eastern coastal plains, central highlands, south deserts, and the Jordan River Valley.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Kingdom of Israel (or the Northern Kingdom or Samaria) existed as an independent state until 722 BCE, when it was conquered by the Neo-Assyrian Empire. The Kingdom of Judah (or the Southern Kingdom) existed as an independent state until 586 BCE, when it was conquered by the Neo-Babylonian Empire.

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