The Coming of the Messiah

The family of Jews who revolted against the Greek government

"Silent Years" refers to:

This religious group is very similar to Amish or Mennonite people of our day.

This empire spread their language throughout the land which also meant the Bible would be taken to their land.

This empire overthrew the Babylonians and allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem.

"Jesus" name means

Rebuilt the temple in the book of Ezra by Zerubbabel

Nero

Allowed the Jews to return & rebuild the wall in Jerusalem in 53 days

This empire is known as "The Cradle of Western Civlization

This was a fanatical religious group of Jesus day who wanted to overpower the Roman government

This empire ruled by caesars

This "King of the Jews" was considered by many to be the wealthiest man to ever live.

Which is not true of being "betrothed?"

This empire was in control at the time of Jesus' birth.

This empire was known as the "cradle of Western civilization"

In the genealogy of Jesus, we see that God uses unlikely people. Which woman is not listed in the geneologies?

This religious group added the extra-biblical traditions of the Jews, meaning they added many laws to the Bible

Began with Alexander the Great conquering land from Asia throughout northeast Africa

This religious group only accepted the Torah as their cannon (scriptures).

The Romans started these four things to improve society: 1. Education. 2. Health Care. 3. Entertainment. 4. Sports

One of Jesus disciples had the name Simon the _______. Which group did he come from?

This religious group lived in the Dead Sea Area

Which Jewish holiday celebrates the Maccabean overthrowing the Seleucid Government

Influenced education by teaching academics like Biolgy, Geomety, History, and Physics

This religious group is very similar to the extremists, ISIS, or the Taliban of our day

This religious group separated themselves from the world.

This government desecrated the Jewish "Holy of Holies" by sacrificing a pig & a statue of Zeus at their altar.

This religious group were enemies until it came to trying to overthrow Jesus, then they both agreed.

The Jewish people did not accept Jesus as the Messiah because

Nero was responsible for each of these except

Allowed the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple.

King Cyrus (king of what empire) allowed the Jews to restore Jerusalem in 539BC

The name of the Greek general who took over the known world in just 12 years.

Taught a works based self-righteousness

This empire allowed King Herod to be "King of the Jews"

"Christ" means

This religious group did not believe in the resurrection from the dead.

This Jewish grop was heavily influenced by the Hellenistic lifestyle of King Herod

Who was the Greek King who desecrated the Jewish Holy of Holies by placing a statue of Zeus and sacrificing pigs?

What is the correct order of empires below?

613 commandments

Julius defeated Pompey in civil war during what empire?

The philosophy of Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle were created and influenced during this empire.

This religious group was known for corrupting the temple by falling into the Hellenstic worldview