Jesus Life and Ministry Unit 1: 1st Century Palestine:

Who What & Where?

100

This Jewish group was especially concerned with how Jewish law should be

understood and practiced in everyday life.

Pharisees

200

This city was the center of Jewish religious life and contained the Temple.

Jarusalem

300

This group was connected to wealthy families, priests, and leadership at the Temple.

Sadducees

400

Jesus grew up in this town in the region of Galilee.

Nazareth

500

This political power controlled the region during the time of Jesus.

Roman Empire

More, Who, What, & Where

100

This river is connected to the baptism of Jesus.

The River of Jordan

200

People who supported Herod's ruling family were known by this name.

The Herodians

300

Jewish communities did not have to travel to Jerusalem to study and worship. They

could gather locally at this type of place.

A Synagogue

400

This title means "anointed one" and was connected to Jewish hopes for someone

chosen by God.

Messiah

500

This Roman official governed Judea and later authorized Jesus' crucifixion.

Pontius Pilate

Almost Done

100

This northern region was the setting for much of Jesus' ministry.

Galilee

200

This was the most important center of Jewish worship and sacrifice in Jerusalem.

A Temple

300

This Jewish group strongly opposed foreign Roman control.

Zealots

400

This town near the Sea of Galilee became an important location during Jesus'

ministry.

Capernaum

500

These writings formed the foundation of Jewish law and teaching.

Torah

Geography Challenge

100

Which region was located between Galilee and Judea?

Samaria

200

Which southern region contained Jerusalem?

Judea

300

Which body of water was near many events in Jesus' Galilean ministry?

Sea of Galilee

400

Which town is traditionally associated with Jesus' birth?

Bethlehem

500

Name the three regions of Israel, in geographical order, from NORTH to SOUTH:

Galilee, Samaria, Judea

Name Their Role

100

If you were concerned primarily with maintaining the empire's political control,

collecting taxes, and keeping order, you belonged to or represented the:

Romans

200

If you were especially concerned with interpreting Jewish law and applying it to

religious life, you would most closely be associated with the:

Pharisees

300

If your power was closely connected to Jerusalem's Temple and priestly leadership,

you would most closely be associated with the:

Sadducees

400

If you supported the political rulers from Herod's family, you would most closely be

associated with the:

Herodians

500

If you believed Roman control should be resisted, you would most closely be

associated with the:

Zealots