Nehemiah
Did Nehemiah do all of the rebuilding the walls himself?
No, he carefully organized small groups to each do a part. He did an incredible job of delegating the task and it worked.
Did Nehemiah return to King Artaxerxes after 12 years in Jerusalem?
Yes
Was Pericles a king?
No, but he was so loved by the people of Athens that he was treated like royalty.
How old were the Spartans when they began training for the military?
Age 7
How long did Nehemiah request a "leave of absence" for?
12 years
What was the name of the celebration that the Jews had when they realized all that God had done for them as a nation?
The Feast of Tabernacles
The word "democracy' comes from the Greek words "demos" and "kratos" that mean what?
Demos means "people" and Kratos means "rule"
What age were Spartans required to be married by?
Age 30
What was Nehemiah's career?
He was a cupbearer to King Artaxerxes.
How long did it take Nehemiah to build the wall?
52 days
As a politician, who did Pericles allow the right to serve in government?
He allowed the poor the right to serve in the government.
What two city states were struggling in the Peloponnesian war?
Sparta and Athens
What did a cupbearer do?
A cupbearer had the position of tasting all the food and drink that was presented to a king and queen. If the for was spoiled or had been poisoned, bit would kill the cupbearer and not the king or queen.
What other accomplishments did Nehemiah have as a leader seeing needs for the people?
A census was taken, guards were put in the place, the walls were dedicated, and most importantly the Word of God was restored.
What famous architectural landmark was restored under Pericles?
The Acropolis of Athens
What were the 30 Spartan men installed to rule Athens after the war ended known as?
The 30 men were known as the "Thirty Tyrants."
As part of the restoration, what was read publicly?
The book of the Law
Who was the host of ceremonies for the big event to celebrate the restoration of Jerusalem?
Ezra, the devout scribe.
How did Pericles die?
A plague broke out in Athens in 429 BC and it killed many, including Pericles.
What were the Athenians forced to do in humiliation after their surrender?
They were forced to treat down he Long Walls with their own hands while musicians played instruments in celebration of the Spartan victory.