Question

how did the syrians contribute to the diaspora?
the syrians exiled the israelites to the kingdom of judah.
the syrians forced the israelites to revolt and seek freedom.
the syrians destroyed the temple of jerusalem and the city.
the syrians outlawed judaism and forced the israelites into exile.
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Explanation:

The term "Diaspora" in a Jewish context refers to the dispersion of Jews outside of their homeland. The Syrians (in the form of the Seleucid Empire) outlawed Judaism (forbidding practices like circumcision and Sabbath - keeping) and desecrated the Temple. This led to the Maccabean Revolt, but also forced many Israelites into exile as they tried to escape religious persecution.

• The first option is incorrect because the Kingdom of Judah was part of the Israelite - related kingdoms, not a place of exile for Israelites by Syrians.
• The second option is too simplistic. While there was a revolt (Maccabean Revolt), the main contributing factor to the Diaspora - like situation was the religious persecution and forced exile, not just the revolt itself.
• The third option is incorrect as it was the Babylonians who destroyed the First Temple of Jerusalem (the Syrians desecrated the Second Temple).

Answer:

The Syrians outlawed Judaism and forced the Israelites into exile.