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Chapter 6 Lesson 4
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| Who defeated the Persians? | Alexander the Great |
|---|---|
| Under Greek rule, few Jews migrated into other parts of the Greek empire. TRUE OR FALSE | FALSE |
| The Diaspora was a Greek version of the Hebrew Bible that helped spread Jewish ideas. TRUE OR FALSE | FALSE |
| The Seleucids required the Jews to do which of the following? | worship Greek gods and goddesses |
| The annual festival of Hanukkah celebrates the Maccabees driving the Seleucids out of Judah. TRUE OR FALSE | TRUE |
| 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 |
| The Zealots were ultimately successful in retaking Jerusalem from the Romans. TRUE OR FALSE | FALSE |
| Yohanan ben Zaccai founded a school that helped preserve the Judaic spirit after the loss of Jerusalem. TRUE OR FALSE | TRUE |
| Analyzing How did Alexander and later the Seleucids affect the people of Judah? | Under Alexander, Judah remained the center of Judaism; the Diaspora took place; and a Greek version of the Hebrew Bible was written, which helped the spread of the Jewish Ideas in the Mediterranean world. Under the Seleucid kings, Jews had to worship othe |
| Explaining How did the rabbis help Judaism survive after the Roman conquest? | Rabbis taught and explained the Torah. They also provided moral guidance to others. Some rabbis founded schools that preserved the basic beliefs of Judaism. |
| MOVEMENT How did the Diaspora help spread Jewish ideas? | As Jews moved and settled world, they practiced their beliefs. Other cultures learned from them. |
| CRITICAL THINKING Analyzing How can the interaction of two cultures create benefits for both groups? | Each culture can learn from the knowledge, customs, and beliefs of the other group. |
| Explaining Why is Judas Maccabeus considered a hero? | Judas Maccabeus is considered a hero considered a hero because he led the Maccabeus as they defeated the Seleucids. This began a period of growth and freedom in Judah. |
| LOCATION Describe the location of the Dead Sea in relation to the Mediterranean Sea. | Dead Sea is the east of the Mediterranean Sea. |
| CRITICAL THINKING Drawing Conclusions Why would the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls be considered so significant? | The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls be considered to be important because it contained first-hand information about Judaism during the period of Roman rule. |
| Explaining Why might people still come to this site to pray? | People may come to this spot because it is a long-standing Jewish custom and a sacred holy site. |
| 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 |
| cooperation | working together |
| tensions | opposition between individuals or groups; stress |
| rabbi | the official leader of a Jewish congregation |
| document | an official paper used as proof or support of something |
| Diaspora- 2 | the spread of Jews and their customs and culture beyond the Jewish homeland and across the Mediterranean |
| Judas Maccabeus was... | a Jewish priest that led the guerrilla fight against Seleucid rule. |
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