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