18 Questions
Who was the Roman ruler that captured Josephus during the Jewish Revolt?
Titus
Which Roman ruler did Josephus try to convince Jerusalem to surrender to?
Vespasian
During which time period did the Maccabean Revolt take place?
166-143 BC
What was the role of the Sadducees during the Hasmonean rule?
Influential in political power
Which event marked the destruction of the temple during Babylonian rule?
586 BC
Where did Josephus live and write after being captured by Roman forces?
Rome
Who was the Greek ruler from Syria known for his oppressive reign and desecration of the temple, leading to the Maccabean Revolt?
Antiochus Epiphanes IV
Which individual initiated the Maccabean Revolt against Antiochus IV's oppressive rule?
Judas Maccabee
Which event marked the origin of Hanukkah during the time of the Maccabean Revolt?
Purifying the temple in 164 BC
Which Roman general besieged and took Jerusalem at the end of Hasmonean rule?
Pompey
Who was responsible for making Herod the Great king and providing him with military support during his reign?
Octavius/Augustus
Which individual was known for persecuting Christians and executing James, son of Zebedee?
Herod Agrippa I
During Antiochus IV's reign, what loyalty tests were imposed on the Jewish people?
Eating pork and desecrating the temple
What actions did the Greek leaders take against the Jewish people during Antiochus IV's reign?
Installing 'friendly' High Priests and plundering the temple
What was the outcome of the Maccabean Revolt led by Judas Maccabee?
Taking control of all of Palestine and purifying the temple
Who was granted the High Priest position during Antiochus IV's reign?
Based on loyalty to Seleucids and money
What was a significant factor that led to the Maccabean Revolt against Seleucid rule?
Persecution of Jewish religious practices
Who played a crucial role in igniting the Maccabean Revolt against Seleucid oppression?
Mabathias and his 5 sons
Test your knowledge on Alexander the Great and the Seleucid Empire. Learn about Alexander's military campaigns and the rise of the Seleucid Empire under Antiochus Epiphanes IV. Explore the historical events that led to the Maccabean revolt.
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