Palestine at the Time of Jesus (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What type of rule was Palestine under during Jesus's time?
What type of rule was Palestine under during Jesus's time?
Roman occupation
Who were the three main channels through which Romans ruled Palestine?
Who were the three main channels through which Romans ruled Palestine?
Pilate, Herod, Sadducees
Which groups opposed Roman rule in various ways?
Which groups opposed Roman rule in various ways?
Pharisees, Essenes, and Zealots
Why did Pilate come to Jerusalem during Passover?
Why did Pilate come to Jerusalem during Passover?
He feared potential uprisings
What political charges were brought against Jesus at his trial?
What political charges were brought against Jesus at his trial?
Misleading, opposing taxes, claiming kingship
What type of decision did Pilate make when condemning Jesus?
What type of decision did Pilate make when condemning Jesus?
A political decision
Why was the Herodian dynasty deeply unpopular?
Why was the Herodian dynasty deeply unpopular?
They collaborated with Romans
What violent act did King Herod order when Jesus was born?
What violent act did King Herod order when Jesus was born?
Massacre of boys under 2 in Bethlehem
Why were tax collectors particularly despised?
Why were tax collectors particularly despised?
Seen as thieves and traitors
What were the four main religious and political groups in first-century Palestine?
What were the four main religious and political groups in first-century Palestine?
Sadducees, Pharisees, Essenes, Zealots
What was the main goal of the Zealots?
What was the main goal of the Zealots?
Actively oppose Rome
What characterised the Essenes?
What characterised the Essenes?
Withdrawn, ascetic community
What did Jesus consistently call the religious leaders?
What did Jesus consistently call the religious leaders?
Hypocrites