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The jews
Chapter 6:The Israelites Lesson 4: The jews in the Mediterranean
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who defeated the Persians and brought Greek rule to Judah? | Alexander the Great |
| The Seleucids required the Jews to do which of the following? | worship Greek gods and goddesses |
| The Pharisees urged the Jews to respond to Roman rule by ______. | practicing the Torah's teachings with greater devotion |
| Which group was made up of wealthy noble families and included many priests and scribes in the Temple? | Sadducees |
| The Dead Sea Scrolls might have been written by the _____________. | Essenes |
| Which group gained control of Judah following Alexander’s death? | The Seleucids gained control of Judah following Alexender’s death |
| How did the Jews react to Roman rule of their homeland? | They rebelled against Roman rule |
| Who established a school for teaching the Torah at Yavneh? | The rabbit Yohanan ben Zaccai established this school at Yaveh. |
| In what way did rabbis help the Jews during the period of Roman rule? | The rabbit helped by explaining and teaching the Torah and providing moral guidance |
| What was life like for the Jews in Greek-ruled lands? | The jews were allowed by to stay in Judah. The Greek language and Greek ways were introduced to Judah. |
| How can the interaction of two cultures create benefits for both groups? | Each culture can learn from the knowledge, custom, and beliefs of the other group. |
| How did the Diaspora help spread Jewish ideas? | As Jesus moved settled around the world, they practiced their beliefs. Others cultures learned from them. |
| Describe the location of the Dead Sea in relation to the Mediterranean Sea. | The dead sea is east of the Mediterranean Sea |
| Diaspora | the groups of Jews living outside of the Jewish homeland |
| version | a different form or edition; a translation of the Bible |
| expand | to enlarge |
| devotion | dedication, a strong commitment |