Chapter 4 Summary

Question 1

The ______ ______ (or intertestamental) period of Israel’s history- running from approximately the fifth century BC to the end of the first century AD- provides the ______ _______ for Jesus and the Gospels

Answer 1

Second temple

Historical background

Question 2

The conquest of Alexander the Great in the fourth century BC resulted in the spread of _____ _______ and culture (_____________) throughout the __________ ________

Answer 2

Greek language
Hellenization
Mediterranean region

Question 3

The Egyptian dynasty of the ______ dominated ______ for one hundred years following the division of _______ Empire. The Jews fared well during this time

Answer 3

Ptolemies

Palestine

Alexander’s

Question 4

Antiochus IV Epiphanes, ruler of the ______ dynasty of the ______, persecuted the Jews and tried to force _______ on them.

Answer 4

Syrian

Seleucids

Hellenization

Question 5

Led by Judas Maccabeus and his brothers, the Maccabees defeated the ______ and gained ______ for the Jews. ______ is the celebration of this victory

Answer 5

Syrians

Independence

Hanukkah

Question 6

The Hasmonean dynasty ruled in israel for the next seventy years, until the ______ ______ in 63 BC

Answer 6

Roman Conquest

Question 7

_________ was the emperor at Jesus birth.

_________was the emperor during his ministry

Answer 7

Caesar Augustus

Tiberius Caesar