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Hasmonean Dynasty
Contributed by: Clay
  • 1. What was the Hasmonean Dynasty known for?
A) Being a Roman dynasty
B) Ruling over Egypt
C) Establishing an independent Jewish kingdom
D) Creating the Babylonian Empire
  • 2. In what year did the Maccabean Revolt begin?
A) 164 BCE
B) 167 BCE
C) 70 CE
D) 100 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) Rededication of the Second Temple
C) Defeating the Persians
D) Gaining Roman citizenship
  • 5. Which foreign power did the Hasmoneans oppose during their reign?
A) Roman Empire
B) Persian Empire
C) Seleucid Empire
D) Macedonian Empire
  • 6. Which Hasmonean ruler is known for his conflicts with the Pharisees?
A) Judas Maccabeus
B) John Hyrcanus
C) Simon Thassi
D) Alexander Jannaeus
  • 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) Simon Thassi
B) John Hyrcanus
C) Judas Maccabeus
D) Antiochus IV
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