Israel/Judaism warfare

Question 1

Sasanid Empire

Answer 1

The new Iranian state continued the old rivalry between Rome and the Parthians along the Euphrates frontier.

Question 2

Umayyad Caliphate

Answer 2

The second caliphate was established after the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

Question 3

Abbasid Caliphate

Answer 3

The Caliphate that overthrew the Umayyad Caliphate. Muhammad’s uncle became the first caliph.

Question 4

Mamluks

Answer 4

Slave soldier.

Question 5

Antiochus IV “The Mad”

Answer 5

The person who began to persecute Judaism and desecrated the second temple. He tried to insert Greek culture into Jewish people.

Question 6

Hasmonean Dynasty

Answer 6

The descendants of the Maccabees family founded the dynasty. Reestablished the temple for religious use.

Question 7

Herodian Dynasty

Answer 7

A series of rulers named Harry ruled over the Judea/Galilee area after the Hasmonean Dynasty.

Question 8

Hadrian

Answer 8

The Roman emperor at the time of the Second Jewish Revolt wanted to rebuild the Jeruselum temple.

Question 9

Kokhba

Answer 9

Emerged as a Jewish leader during the second Jewish revolt, who was seen as the Messiah by the Jewish people. Tried to unite the Jewish people.

Question 10

First Jewish Revolt

Answer 10

The widening gap between the wealthy and the downtrodden led to the rebellion in addition to the religious conflicts. The revolt ended in a Roman win.

Question 11

Second Jewish Revolt

Answer 11

The revolt was initiated by Kokhba to lead the Jewish people against the Roman Empire.

Question 12

Josephus

Answer 12

Fought against 1st Jewish revolt as general of the Jewish force. His most important works were the Jewish War.

Question 13

Ali

Answer 13

The cousin of Prophet Muhammad. The fourth caliph was believed to be one of the true descendants of Muhammad. Fought in a battle Camel against Muhammad’s wife Aisha.