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