What date on the timeline marks the beginning of the Jewish Diaspora?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

c. 1200 BCE

c. 1200 BCE

c. 900 BCE

c. 900 BCE

c. 722 BCE

c. 722 BCE

c. 587 BCE

Answer 1

The beginning of the Jewish Diaspora is generally marked by the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian Exile, which occurred in 586/587 BCE. Therefore, the correct response is:

c. 587 BCE