Religious Groups
This group deeply hated Roman control and fought to break free.
Zealots
The approximate length of time Babylonia had control of Israel
70 years
This empire came before the Romans
the Greek Empire
This was the first stop on Jesus' trial.
the Sanhedrin
The ancient writings that some credit the Essenes for creating.
the Dead Sea Scrolls
The approx. amount of time it took the Jews to rebuild their walls and Temple.
100 years
This empire came after the Babylonians
the Persian Empire
This was the second stop on Jesus' trial.
Pontius Pilate
This significant person was a member of the Sadducees
the High Priest
The approx. amount of time Israel went without a king before Saul was anointed
1000 years
This was how the Babylonians treated Jews that was different than the Assyrians.
They left a remnant
This was the third stop on Jesus' trial.
King Herod
This group contained some of the wealthiest and most prominent Jews
the Sadducees
The number of tribes that were a part of each kingdom after Israel split.
Northern, 10, and Southern, 2
This Persian king had a dream about a statue that was interpreted by Daniel
King Nebuchadnezzar
This was the fourth stop on Jesus' trial
Pontius Pilate
The Sanhedrin contained this many members
71
The approx. number of years Israel had their independence before Rome took control
100 years
This is the order of all of the Kingdoms who ruled over the Southern Kingdom of Judah in order of their reign (first to last)
Babylonia, Persia, Greece, Rome
What was the name of the Jewish High Priest that was part of the Sanhedrin?
Caiaphas
1. To prove his innocence before both Jewish and Roman law
2. To fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah that he remained silent.