Read the map.
A map titled Jewish Diaspora. A key shows Jewish Diaspora from 587 B C E through 300 C E. Route of Babylonian Exile: 587 B C E is a purple arrow. Jewish dispersion routes 70 through 300 C E are red arrows. Extent of Roman Empire: 300 C E is shaded purple. Purple shading areas include Egypt, Judah, Syria, Macedonia, Italy. A purple arrow begins at Jerusalem and points toward Babylon. Many red arrows point away from major cities with the Roman Empire.
How did the dispersion routes of the Israelites compare under the Romans and the Babylonians?
The Israelites had more opportunities for independence in different lands under the Romans than under the Babylonians.
The Israelites preferred the lands of the Roman Empire because they were more welcoming than those of the Babylonian Empire.
The Roman Empire was far larger than the Babylonian Empire, so Israelites were forced to travel long distances to worship freely.
Because the Babylonian Empire was larger than the Roman Empire, the Israelites had more options to spread their culture.