Historical figure credited for the spreading of Hellenism.
Who is Alexander the Great?
100
Roman General who would later become dictator of Rome.
Who is Julius Caesar?
100
Became connected with the Hasmonean Dynasty when he married Mariamne.
Who is Herod the Great?
100
The Hebrew Scriptures image that Matthew paints Jesus in.
Who is the "new Moses"?
100
This Jewish sect was very conservative with religious views and accepted only the Torah?
Who are the Sadducees?
200
Two factors that led to the rapid spread of Hellenism.
What are Greek language and Greek-style Cities?
200
After the death of Caesar, civil war broke out between these two ambitious Romans.
Who are Mark Anthony and Octavian?
200
This state of the art sea port was built by Herod as a tribute to Caesar.
What is Caesarea Maritima?
200
According to Luke, they were the first ones to see the Son of God.
Who are the Shepherds?
200
Although portrayed by the Gospels as Jesus' main opposition, this sect did not rise into prominence until after 70 C.E. This was in part due to their commitment to the Law and not to the Temple.
Who are the Pharisees?
300
Revolution against the Seulucids led by Mattathias and his sons.
What is the Maccabean Revolt?
300
This Roman Perfecter oversaw Palestine but was neither good nor capable. It was under his rule that Jesus was crucified.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
300
This magnificent desert fortress was built as an escape palace and was used as the last Jewish strong hold during the First Jewish War against the Romans.
What is Masada?
300
According to Matthew, these are the gifts the Magi brought Jesus when they visited him.
What are gold, frankincense and myrrh?
300
This sect believed that Jewish independence could be attained only through violent overthrow of the Roman.
Who are the Zealots?
400
Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible.
What is the Septuagint?
400
This General took over command of the Roman forces after his father Vespasian returned to Rome to become Emperor. He led the attack that looted and destroyed to Temple in Jerusalem in the year 70 C.E.
Who is Titus?
400
Ruled in Galilee from 4 BCE until 39 CE. He was responsible for beheading John the Baptist and later on would interrogate Jesus before sending him to Pontius Pilate.
Who is Antipas?
400
In Luke's Gospel, John the Baptist is portrayed as this prophet re-incarnate
Who is Elijah?
400
The official governing body of the Jews comprised of 70 members and led by the High Priest.
What is the Great Sanhedrin?
500
Latin phrase meaning "common" or "working language".
What is Lingua Franca?
500
Led by this man in 132 BCE, the Jews rebelled against Rome when the Emperor Hadrian sought to make Jerusalem into a Roman city and dedicate the Temple to Jupiter.
Who is Bar Kochba?
500
The oldest of Herod's sons, he took over the south-western portion of his father's kingdom (Judea, Samaria and Idumea) but only lasted 10 years in power
Who is Archelaus?
500
The Greek word meaning "young woman" used to describe Mary in the Gospel of Matthew.
What is Parthenos?
500
This sect, along with the Pharisees, believed that the Temple had become corrupt so they withdrew to the desert in order to separate themselves. There they lived in a community called Qumran and wrote the Dead-Sea Scrolls.