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Why did the Kingdom of Israel split?
The people disagreed on religious beliefs.
The land was not big enough for everyone.
The high debt caused rifts in the kingdom.
The leaders followed separate gods.
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Best answer: The high debt caused rifts in the kingdom (option 3) — with a clarification.
Why: After Solomon’s death (c. 930 BCE) the northern tribes rebelled against his son Rehoboam because of heavy taxes, forced labor and harsh policies imposed under Solomon. Jeroboam led the revolt; the north made him king and the united monarchy split into Israel (north) and Judah (south). Religious differences and different worship practices became important afterward (Jeroboam set up alternate sanctuaries), but the immediate cause was political/economic — not lack of land or an original religious disagreement.
Why: After Solomon’s death (c. 930 BCE) the northern tribes rebelled against his son Rehoboam because of heavy taxes, forced labor and harsh policies imposed under Solomon. Jeroboam led the revolt; the north made him king and the united monarchy split into Israel (north) and Judah (south). Religious differences and different worship practices became important afterward (Jeroboam set up alternate sanctuaries), but the immediate cause was political/economic — not lack of land or an original religious disagreement.
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