Peoples
Who were the Zealots?
The jews who wanted to start the revolt
What is a name of the building that burnt down?
Beit hamikdash/ the second temple
How many jews died?
Around 1.1 million
Did the jews win against the Romans?
No, the Romans won and it even reinforced their control
The Arch of Titus
Who was the leader of the Zealots?
Yochanan Ben Zakkai
What part of the temple is the western wall?
Not actually apart of the temple, a retaining wall built to support the Temple Mount
What jewish day is for the mouring of the second temple?
Tisha B'Av
What was one of the most major events that happened in 70 CE?
Destruction of Jerusalem & the Second Temple
free spot!!!
hooray!
What did the Sadducees believe?
Didn't like the fighting and wanted to keep the temple
What event concluded the Great Revolt?
The Fall of Masada
Why did the romans want to keep the temple?
As a victory trophy
When did the war start and then finish?
66 CE - 73 CE
How many years did the temple stand during the war?
4 years
Who was the Roman general who first led the campaign against the great jewish revolt?
Vespasian
The Roman military headquarters in Jerusalem is captured, and tensions over Roman taxes, corruption, and religious interference spark open rebellion in Judea
What did the jews use which were built around 700 BCE?
The underground Western Wall tunnels (Hezekiah's Tunnel)
When was Vespian declared Emperor of Rome?
69 CE
What did scholas believe about the Essenes?
That the Essenes hid their library with the Dead Sea Scrolls in caves near Qumran during the great revolt.
How was the second temple destroyed?
A roman soldier accidently threw a torch through a window and burnt down the temple
When did many jewish fighters flee or join resistance groups?
67 CE