1st Century Palestine Year 9 Term 3

Who ruled the Mediterranean area known as Palestine during the first century?

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Greeks

• Persians

What was the Jewish court system called?

• Sanhedrin

• Synagogue

• Pharisees

• Sadducees

Which Jewish sect was known as the 'people's party'?

• Sadducees

• Pharisees

• Essenes

• Zealots

What was the primary language spoken by Jesus in his daily life?

• Hebrew

• Greek

• Latin

• Aramaic

What was the main economic activity in first century Israel?

• Fishing

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Mining

Who was responsible for heavy taxation in first century Israel?

• Temple priests

• Roman government

• Jewish court

• Local merchants

What was the common term for the Jewish place of worship and education?

• Temple

• Sanhedrin

• Church

• Synagogue

What was the Jewish holy day that began on Friday at sundown?

• Passover

• Sabbath

• Yom Kippur

• Hanukkah

What was the major religious holiday celebrating the deliverance from Egypt?

• Sabbath

• Rosh Hashanah

• Passover

• Purim

At what age did Jewish boys start formal education?

• 5

• 10

• 3

• 7