Nero
Who was Nero?
A Roman emperor
What do scientists look at to group animals?
Their shared characteristics
What group of people did Josephus belong to?
The Jewish people
What empire attacked Masada?
The Roman Empire
What is a person called who remains faithful to Jesus even when it leads to death?
A martyr
What kingdom do animals belong to?
The Animal Kingdom
What was Josephus known for doing?
Writing about history
Where was Masada built?
On top of a rocky mountain in the desert of Israel
What group of people did Nero persecute?
Christians
What is the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?
Vertebrates have backbones; invertebrates do not.
What famous empire did Josephus write about?
The Roman Empire
What did the Romans build to help them reach Masada’s walls?
A giant ramp
Why were some Christians punished under Nero?
They refused to deny their faith in Jesus.
Are insects vertebrates or invertebrates?
Invertebrates
What happened to Jerusalem when the Romans attacked it in A.D. 70?
The Romans destroyed much of the city, including the Jewish Temple.
Why was Masada difficult for the Romans to capture?
It was high up on a steep, rocky mountain.
What major disaster happened in Rome in A.D. 64?
A great fire
Why do scientists classify animals into groups?
To organize animals and help us study and understand them.
What was Josephus doing before he became a historian who wrote about Jewish history?
He was a Jewish military leader who fought against the Romans.
What happened when the Roman soldiers finally entered Masada?
They found that the Jewish defenders had chosen to die rather than be captured.