Alexander the Great
What empire did Alexander the Great conquer?
The Persian Empire
What does Hellenization mean?
The process of spreading or adopting Greek culture.
Who was Antiochus IV Epiphanes?
A Seleucid ruler who ruled from 175–164 BC and attempted to Hellenize his kingdom.
What was Judas Maccabeus' nickname?
The Hammer.”
What is the main language spoken in Brazil?
Portuguese
Alexander was king of what kingdom?
Macedonia.
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What does the name Epiphanes mean?
“The god manifest.”
What is an Old Testament prophecy?
A message God gave to His people through His prophets.
Which animal is known as the “ship of the desert”?
Camel
How old was Alexander when he became king?
20 years old.
Name three areas of life that were influenced by Greek culture during the Hellenistic Age.
Language, architecture, philosophy, science, etc.
What did Antiochus IV do to the Temple in Jerusalem?
He desecrated it, dedicated it to Zeus, and sacrificed a pig on the altar.
Who refused to sacrifice to Zeus at Modin and helped begin the revolt?
Mattathias Maccabeus.
How many sides does a dodecagon have?
12
Alexander died at only 32 years old. What happened to his empire after his death?
His empire was divided among his generals, forming several kingdoms, including the Ptolemaic and Seleucid kingdoms that affected Palestine.
What was the Septuagint?
A Greek translation of the Jewish Scriptures, beginning with the Torah.
What was Antiochus trying to force the Jewish people to do?
Abandon or compromise their Jewish faith and adopt Greek practices and worship.
According to our lesson, what did God use the Maccabean Revolt to do?
God used the revolt to preserve the Jewish nation and Jewish worship during a time of persecution.
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
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Why might the spread of Greek language and culture have helped prepare the world for the coming of Christ?
Greek became widely used across the region, providing a common language through which the Gospel could later spread. The Septuagint also made the Jewish Scriptures available in Greek.
What does the word Messiah mean?
“Anointed One.”
Where did the Maccabean Revolt begin?
Modin.
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206