30 Questions
When did the Roman general Pompey rebuild Gadara and make it one of the semi-autonomous cities of the Roman Decapolis?
63 BC
Who placed Gadara under the control of the Jewish king Herod in 30 BC?
Augustus
What event is frequently known as the Miracle of the (Gadarene) Swine?
Jesus' exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac
Why was Samaria rebuilt by Herod the Great and named Sebaste?
In honor of Augustus who gave it to him
What was the main reason travelers had to often cross the Jordan into Perea instead of passing through Samaria?
Enmity between Jews and Samaritans
Which kingdom originally founded Samaria as its capital in 885 B.C.?
Kingdom of Israel
What type of food must Jews eat according to dietary laws?
Only kosher food
Why may vegetarian cooked food be refused by Jews observing dietary laws?
It may contain prohibited ingredients
How do observant Jewish men commonly cover their heads?
With a skull cap
What do observant orthodox married women do in public according to the text?
Cover their hair or wear a wig
Why do many observant Jewish families prioritize time and funds for their children’s education?
To invest in religious and secular education
What type of clothing do observant Jewish women and girls over the age of 12 wear?
Modest clothing
Where was the place of Crucifixion located?
Near the Ephraim Gate
Where is Bethlehem located?
Five miles south of Jerusalem
What was Qumran best known for?
Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Which Biblical character was associated with the village of Arimathea?
Joseph
What sea in the Bible is known as the Salt Sea?
Dead Sea
Where did John the Baptist baptize Jesus?
Jordan River
What kind of growth typically hides the River Jordan?
Willow trees
Where did Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead?
Bethany
Which gate opened on the highway to Jaffa near the place of Crucifixion?
Ephraim Gate
How far is Emmaus located from Jerusalem?
20 miles
What kind of terrain did Perea contain according to Josephus?
Desert and cultivated land
In which village did Jesus spend his last week in the Jerusalem area?
Bethany
What is the name of the ceremony where boys are recognized as full members of the community at the age of 13?
Bar Mitzvah
At what age are girls recognized as full members of the community through a ceremony similar to a Bar Mitzvah?
12
Who is responsible for performing the circumcision on boys?
Mohel
What is the name of the ceremony where the firstborn son in a family is formally redeemed by a priest?
Pidyon Haben
In certain communities, at what age does a boy typically have his first haircut as a rite of passage?
3rd birthday
How are girls usually named in the synagogue after birth?
On the sabbath following the birth
Learn about the important ancient city of Gadara, a member of the Decapolis city league in what is now Jordan. Discover how it was a center of Greek culture during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, and its special political and religious significance under Roman control.
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