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 Thought Questions on the Historical Interlude, “The Great Diaspora”

1. What were the short-term effects of the destruction of the Temple?

    

2. What were the long-term effects of the destruction of the Temple?

    

3. Some people would argue that the destruction of Jerusalem was not completely responsible for the diaspora; others would say that the destruction of Jerusalem did not create  a complete diaspora of the Jewish people.  Explain those two points of view.