GREEK INFLUENCE & RESISTANCE
What empire tried to Hellenize the Jews by spreading Greek culture?
The Seleucid (Greek) Empire
Which Jewish group strictly followed the Law and added many traditions?
Pharisees
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What were Rome’s common people called?
Plebeians
Who rebuilt the Temple in Jerusalem under Roman rule?
King Herod the Great
What is the spread of Greek language, ideas, and culture called?
Hellenization
Which wealthy Jewish group was closely connected to the Temple priests?
Sadducees
In what town did Mary and Joseph live and where Jesus grew up?
Nazareth
What was the Roman Senate?
A council of wealthy and powerful citizens who advised leaders.
Roman Government
Which empire did Alexander the Great conquer?
The Persian Empire
Which Seleucid king banned Jewish practices and sparked the Maccabean Revolt?
Antiochus IV
Which Jewish group believed violence was the only way to end Roman rule?
Zealots
Who prepared the people for the coming Messiah?
John the Baptist
What Roman structure carried water into cities using gravity?
Aqueducts
Who was the Roman governor of Judea during Jesus’ crucifixion?
Pontius Pilate
Who was a key leader of the Maccabean Revolt against Greek rule?
Judah Maccabee
Which Jewish group supported the King and cooperated with Rome?
Herodians
What famous teaching of Jesus includes lessons like loving your enemies?
The Sermon on the Mount
What were the long wars between Rome and Carthage called?
The Punic Wars
What river runs through the city of Rome?
The Tiber River
What Jewish holiday celebrates the rededication of the Temple after Greek rule?
Hanukkah
Which small Jewish group lived isolated lives focused on purity?
Essenes
Why did Jewish leaders send Jesus to Pontius Pilate?
They did not have authority under Roman law to execute anyone
What type of government did Rome have where citizens elected representatives?
(Hint: not a democracy)
A republic
What did the Greek word “democracy” mean?
Rule by the people