What was the name of the northern kingdom that split from Judah after Solomon's death?

What was the name of the northern kingdom that split from Judah after Solomon's death?

• A. Egyptian New Kingdom
• B. Assyrian Empire
• C. Kingdom of Judah
• D. Kingdom of Israel

Answer: (D)

After Solomon’s death the united monarchy fractured, and the northern portion became the Kingdom of Israel. It comprised ten tribes and was led by Jeroboam I, distinct from the southern Kingdom of Judah. This northern kingdom existed until the Assyrian conquest in 722 BCE, when many of its people were exiled. The southern portion continued as Judah, with Jerusalem as its center. The other options aren’t the northern kingdom: the Egyptian New Kingdom is a different ancient civilization, the Assyrian Empire came later as the conqueror, and the Kingdom of Judah is the southern kingdom.

After Solomon’s death the united monarchy fractured, and the northern portion became the Kingdom of Israel. It comprised ten tribes and was led by Jeroboam I, distinct from the southern Kingdom of Judah. This northern kingdom existed until the Assyrian conquest in 722 BCE, when many of its people were exiled. The southern portion continued as Judah, with Jerusalem as its center. The other options aren’t the northern kingdom: the Egyptian New Kingdom is a different ancient civilization, the Assyrian Empire came later as the conqueror, and the Kingdom of Judah is the southern kingdom.