The State Of Israel Flashcards
1
Q
What were the names of the divisions that The Romans made of Palestine and where were they?
A
The Romans divided it into:
Galilee in The North
Samaria in The Middle
Judea in The South
2
Q
Who did the Roman give the state to and who was the person?
A
The Romans gave it to Herod to rule, and he became the official “King Of The Jews”. Herod was he who rebuilt the Temple in grand style.
3
Q
When did Herod die and what happened after?
A
Herod died in 4BC and they took over direct control with a series of Governors, the most famous of whom was Pontius Pilate.
4
Q
What has The Temple become now?
A
The Western Wall
5
Q
When did The Roman take control of the country and what did they change the name to?
A
In 63BC and they named the whole area Palestine
