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Understanding the Scriptures, Ch. 5

Religious Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Understanding the Scriptures, Ch. 5
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Jewish group in the time of Jesus withdrew to the desert living a life of prayer, simplicity and studying the scriptures?

The Maccabees

The Essenes

The Zealots

The Sadducees

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ruthless leader was given the throne of Judea, rebuilt the Temple and brought great economic prospertity?

Arisobulus

John Hyrcanus

Alexander the Great

Herod the Great

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of Jewish scholars were concerened with remaining separated and performing multiple rituals to maintain their purity?

The Sadducees

The Pharisees

The Essenes

The Zealots

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Jewish leader assumed the office of high priest and proclaimed himself king?

Judas Maccabeus

Solomon

John Hyrcanus

Aristobulus

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of Jewish leaders believed in coopertating with the gentiles and would only follow the Torah?

The Sadducees

The Pharisees

The Essenes

The Zealots

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Pharisees did not believe in the resurrection of the dead and angels.

True

False

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The teachings found in the Book of Maccabees are the basis for the Christian doctrine of Purgatory.

True

False

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