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100
Jesus was born between these two years.
What is 6 and 4 BCE?
100
This substance was rare, so it was loved and treasured.
What is water?
100
People generally had to share their homes with these.
What are animals?
100
We thought that Jewish independence could only happen if we overthrew the Romans using force.
Who are the Zealots?
100
These two foods would form the typical meal in Jesus' day.
What is fish and bread?
200
Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River around this year.
What is 27 CE?
200
This kind of fruit (from a tree) is one of the most valuable fruits because of the oil that it produces.
What are olives?
200
The houses of the poor were made out of this.
What is clay?
200
We were hired by the Romans, had to take a certain amount of money from the Jewish people, and were despised.
Who are the tax collectors?
200
This river was greatly respected by the Jews.
What is the Jordan River?
300
12 men were chosen to be Jesus'...
What are apostles?
300
This was so rich and thick that it had to be mixed with water before one could drink it.
What is wine?
300
This was a luxury that they could only afford on special occasions or during major celebrations.
What is meat?
300
We studied the Law and passed judgement on those who broke it.
Who are the Scribes?
300
Jesus knew this language, which was rare for someone who belonged to the lower class.
What is Hebrew?
400
Jesus was sentenced to death by this group.
Who are the Romans?
400
This food was the second most common food to eat; bread was the first.
What is fish?
400
As pillows, people would use pieces of wood or these.
What are stones?
400
We were the elite of the priestly caste and were part of the Jewish upper class.
Who are the Sadducees?
400
Jesus used this kind of story to teach about the kingdom of God.
What is a parable?
500
After Jesus' death, those who chose to follow Jesus' message became known as these.
What are Christians?
500
This animal was the most useful because of its strength and endurance.
What is a donkey?
500
Rather than sitting upright for meals, people would sit in this position.
What is reclined?
500
We created a large oral commentary on the Law to help people be able to understand it and apply it to their lives.
Who are the Pharisees?
500
This area, known today as the Holy Land, was 201 km North to South and between 40km and 140 km East to West.
What is Palestine?