The Dynasty of Herod

Question 1

What is the name of the first significant Herodian ruler in Palestine?

Answer 1

Herod the Great

Question 2

Which of the Herods initiated massive building projects throughout his kingdom?

Answer 2

Herod the Great

Question 3

Which of the Herods expanded and improved the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem?

Answer 3

Herod the Great

Question 4

Which of the Herods attempted to kill Jesus when Jesus was an infant?

Answer 4

Herod the Great

Question 5

Which of the Herods suffered from paranoia?

Answer 5

Herod the Great

Question 6

Which of the Herods was a tetrarch rather than a king?

Answer 6

Herod Antipas

Question 7

Which of the Herods ruled a portion of Palestine most of Jesus’ life?

Answer 7

Herod Antipas

Question 8

Which of the Herods beheaded John the Baptist?

Answer 8

Herod Antipas

Question 9

Which of the Herods was involved in the trial of Jesus?

Answer 9

Herod Antipas

Question 10

Which of the Herods killed James the Apostle?

Answer 10

Herod Agrippa I

Question 11

Which of the Herods died a gruesome death (eaten from the inside by worms)?

Answer 11

Herod Agrippa I

Question 12

Which of the Herods is called “Agrippa” in the New Testament?

Answer 12

Herod Agrippa II

Question 13

Which of the Herods ruled Galilee and heard the Apostle Paul speak?

Answer 13

Herod Agrippa II