Which of the following statements about the history of judaism is false?
a. judaism is considered an important religion today due to the large percentage of people on earth who follow its beliefs.
b. the kingdom of israel was conquered by the babylonian empire, and later by the roman empire.
c. judaism spread throughout the eastern mediterranean basin.
d. jews faced persecution throughout their history.

Which two words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dantès entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dantès was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on.