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When did the Roman general Pompey rebuild Gadara and make it one of the semi-autonomous cities of the Roman Decapolis?
When did the Roman general Pompey rebuild Gadara and make it one of the semi-autonomous cities of the Roman Decapolis?
- 100 AD
- 30 BC
- 50 AD
- 63 BC (correct)
Who placed Gadara under the control of the Jewish king Herod in 30 BC?
Who placed Gadara under the control of the Jewish king Herod in 30 BC?
- Sargon
- Augustus (correct)
- Pompey
- Philip
What event is frequently known as the Miracle of the (Gadarene) Swine?
What event is frequently known as the Miracle of the (Gadarene) Swine?
- The rebuilding of Gadara by Herod
- Jesus' exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac (correct)
- Philip preaching the Gospel in Gadara
- The destruction of Gadara by Sargon
Why was Samaria rebuilt by Herod the Great and named Sebaste?
Why was Samaria rebuilt by Herod the Great and named Sebaste?
What was the main reason travelers had to often cross the Jordan into Perea instead of passing through Samaria?
What was the main reason travelers had to often cross the Jordan into Perea instead of passing through Samaria?
Which kingdom originally founded Samaria as its capital in 885 B.C.?
Which kingdom originally founded Samaria as its capital in 885 B.C.?
What type of food must Jews eat according to dietary laws?
What type of food must Jews eat according to dietary laws?
Why may vegetarian cooked food be refused by Jews observing dietary laws?
Why may vegetarian cooked food be refused by Jews observing dietary laws?
How do observant Jewish men commonly cover their heads?
How do observant Jewish men commonly cover their heads?
What do observant orthodox married women do in public according to the text?
What do observant orthodox married women do in public according to the text?
Why do many observant Jewish families prioritize time and funds for their children’s education?
Why do many observant Jewish families prioritize time and funds for their children’s education?
What type of clothing do observant Jewish women and girls over the age of 12 wear?
What type of clothing do observant Jewish women and girls over the age of 12 wear?
Where was the place of Crucifixion located?
Where was the place of Crucifixion located?
Where is Bethlehem located?
Where is Bethlehem located?
What was Qumran best known for?
What was Qumran best known for?
Which Biblical character was associated with the village of Arimathea?
Which Biblical character was associated with the village of Arimathea?
What sea in the Bible is known as the Salt Sea?
What sea in the Bible is known as the Salt Sea?
Where did John the Baptist baptize Jesus?
Where did John the Baptist baptize Jesus?
What kind of growth typically hides the River Jordan?
What kind of growth typically hides the River Jordan?
Where did Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead?
Where did Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead?
Which gate opened on the highway to Jaffa near the place of Crucifixion?
Which gate opened on the highway to Jaffa near the place of Crucifixion?
How far is Emmaus located from Jerusalem?
How far is Emmaus located from Jerusalem?
What kind of terrain did Perea contain according to Josephus?
What kind of terrain did Perea contain according to Josephus?
In which village did Jesus spend his last week in the Jerusalem area?
In which village did Jesus spend his last week in the Jerusalem area?
What is the name of the ceremony where boys are recognized as full members of the community at the age of 13?
What is the name of the ceremony where boys are recognized as full members of the community at the age of 13?
At what age are girls recognized as full members of the community through a ceremony similar to a Bar Mitzvah?
At what age are girls recognized as full members of the community through a ceremony similar to a Bar Mitzvah?
Who is responsible for performing the circumcision on boys?
Who is responsible for performing the circumcision on boys?
What is the name of the ceremony where the firstborn son in a family is formally redeemed by a priest?
What is the name of the ceremony where the firstborn son in a family is formally redeemed by a priest?
In certain communities, at what age does a boy typically have his first haircut as a rite of passage?
In certain communities, at what age does a boy typically have his first haircut as a rite of passage?
How are girls usually named in the synagogue after birth?
How are girls usually named in the synagogue after birth?
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