Who What & Where?
This Jewish group was especially concerned with how Jewish law should be
understood and practiced in everyday life.
Pharisees
This river is connected to the baptism of Jesus.
The River of Jordan
This northern region was the setting for much of Jesus' ministry.
Galilee
Which region was located between Galilee and Judea?
Samaria
If you were concerned primarily with maintaining the empire's political control,
collecting taxes, and keeping order, you belonged to or represented the:
Romans
This city was the center of Jewish religious life and contained the Temple.
Jarusalem
People who supported Herod's ruling family were known by this name.
The Herodians
This was the most important center of Jewish worship and sacrifice in Jerusalem.
Which southern region contained Jerusalem?
Judea
If you were especially concerned with interpreting Jewish law and applying it to
religious life, you would most closely be associated with the:
Pharisees
This group was connected to wealthy families, priests, and leadership at the Temple.
Sadducees
Jewish communities did not have to travel to Jerusalem to study and worship. They
could gather locally at this type of place.
A Synagogue
This Jewish group strongly opposed foreign Roman control.
Zealots
Which body of water was near many events in Jesus' Galilean ministry?
Sea of Galilee
If your power was closely connected to Jerusalem's Temple and priestly leadership,
you would most closely be associated with the:
Sadducees
Jesus grew up in this town in the region of Galilee.
Nazareth
This title means "anointed one" and was connected to Jewish hopes for someone
chosen by God.
Messiah
This town near the Sea of Galilee became an important location during Jesus'
ministry.
Capernaum
Which town is traditionally associated with Jesus' birth?
Bethlehem
If you supported the political rulers from Herod's family, you would most closely be
associated with the:
Herodians
This political power controlled the region during the time of Jesus.
Roman Empire
This Roman official governed Judea and later authorized Jesus' crucifixion.
Pontius Pilate
These writings formed the foundation of Jewish law and teaching.
Torah
Name the three regions of Israel, in geographical order, from NORTH to SOUTH:
Galilee, Samaria, Judea
If you believed Roman control should be resisted, you would most closely be
associated with the:
Zealots