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Hasmonean Dynasty
  • 1. What was the Hasmonean Dynasty known for?
A) Creating the Babylonian Empire
B) Being a Roman dynasty
C) Ruling over Egypt
D) Establishing an independent Jewish kingdom
  • 2. In what year did the Maccabean Revolt begin?
A) 70 CE
B) 164 BCE
C) 167 BCE
D) 100 BCE
  • 3. Which festival commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple during the Hasmonean period?
A) Sukkot
B) Passover
C) Yom Kippur
D) Hanukkah
  • 4. What significant event did the Hasmoneans achieve in 164 BCE?
A) Gaining Roman citizenship
B) Defeating the Persians
C) Rededication of the Second Temple
D) Building the Great Wall
  • 5. Which foreign power did the Hasmoneans oppose during their reign?
A) Macedonian Empire
B) Persian Empire
C) Seleucid Empire
D) Roman Empire
  • 6. Which Hasmonean ruler is known for his conflicts with the Pharisees?
A) John Hyrcanus
B) Alexander Jannaeus
C) Judas Maccabeus
D) Simon Thassi
  • 7. What was the capital of the Hasmonean Dynasty?
A) Antioch
B) Alexandria
C) Rome
D) Jerusalem
  • 8. Which Hasmonean ruler expanded the boundaries of Judea significantly?
A) Judas Maccabeus
B) Antiochus IV
C) John Hyrcanus
D) Simon Thassi
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