The Revolt
What is the name of Jewish faction, known for their radical tactics and carrying concealed daggers, held Masada against the Romans ?
Zealots
What body of water is Masada overlooking ?
The Dead Sea
How many Roman camps were surrounding Masada ?
Eight
Who is the Roman emperor ordered the siege of Masada to crush the final remnants of the Jewish rebellion.
Vespasian
Who was the king that built Masada ?
King Herod
What did the Romans build to breach the fortress wall of Masada ?
Battering Ram
Who was the leader of the Jewish rebels atop Masada who convinced his followers to choose death over Roman slavery?
Elazar Ben Yair
What were the massive water systems that were built in Masada to store water called ?
Cisterns
Who was the Roman general that commanded the Romans during the siege on Masada ?
Lucius Flavius Silva
Who is the ancient Jewish historian wrote the only detailed account we have of the siege of Masada.
Flavius Josephus
What is the name of the path that you walk on to get to the top of Masada.
The Snake Path
How many years did the Romans siege Masada for ?
Three Years