Antiochus
Who was Antiochus?
He was the ruler of the Greeks and tried to destroy the Jewish religion.
How many branches did the original menorah have?
6 and a shamash.
What was the temple called?
בית המיקדש.
Did Alex like the jews?
He left them free of their religion.
How many sons does Mattathais have?
5 sons
What did he do to the jews?
He put a Hellenistic priest in the Temple, he prohibited the practice of Judaism, and he desecrated the Temple by recurring the sacrifice of unkosher animals on the altar.
How many Menorahs were there in the Temple?
10.
What book of the Torah was this described in?
Exodus.
Which countries did Alex conquer?
Syria, Egypt, and Palestine.
Where were the Maccabees from?
Modiin.
Who were his Allies?
The Syrians and The Greeks.
What was the Menorah made of?
1 solid block of pure gold.
How long did the first Temple stand?
400 years.
What did the Jews do under his control?
Some adopted Greek culture, dressing, and religion.
What did Judah do in the army?
He was chief strategist and military leader of the resistance.
In what year did Antiochus send his army to Jerusalem?
168 B.C.E.
What was beside the Menorah?
On top lay gold bowls and 2 olive trees on each side.
Who was the first Temple made by?
King Solomon.
How much longer after Alex did a successor of his become in control?
More than a century later.
What were their last names?
The Hasmoneans.
Who did Antiochus rename the Temple for when in charge?
The Greek God Zeus.
Who destroyed it in 586 B.C.E?
Nebuchadnetzar, king of Babylon.
How long did the second Temple last?
Also 400 years.
What was sort of like the Jews adopting Greek culture?
The way that Jews in America and Canada today blend into the secular American/Canadian society.
What is the fourth letter of Mattathias in Hebrew?
י