Judaism and the Roman Empire

The Roman Empire was generally tolerant of other religions as long as the people...

• Paid taxes

• Worshipped the Roman gods

• Did not cause trouble

• Followed the emperor

What did the Romans recognize the authority of?

• The Roman Emperor

• The Greek Emperor

• The Egyptian Pharaoh

• The Norse King

In which year was the Israelite kingdom of Judah conquered by the Romans?

• 70 AD

• 63 BC

• 100 BC

• 50 AD

What happened to the Israelite kingdom of Judah in 63 BC?

• It was conquered by the Greeks

• It became a Roman province

• It was destroyed by a natural disaster

• It formed an alliance with Egypt

What was the fate of the Israelite kingdom of Judah in 63 BC?

• It was conquered by the Romans

• It was conquered by the Greeks

• It was conquered by the Egyptians

• It was conquered by the Persians

What is the historical significance of the transition from Judah to Judea?

• It marked the beginning of the Roman Empire.

• It signified a change in political control.

• It was the start of Judaism.

• It indicated a geographical shift.

Which of the following best describes the term 'Judaism'?

• A political movement

• A religion

• A language

• A geographical region

What does the speech bubble in the image say?

• 'We must join the Roman Empire.'

• 'It's time to shake off our chains and be free, once again!'

• 'The Zealots wanted to revolt.'

• 'Judah is independent.'

What is the reason for the revolt?

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The Zealots' desire for independence

• The fall of the Greek Empire

• The spread of Christianity

What happened to the state of Judah?

• It was independent

• It was under Roman control

• It was a new empire

• It was a religious state