Heritage 4C (Part 2)

The Septuagint made the Old Testament available to Gentiles and to Jews who did not speak Hebrew.

• True

• False

The Jews living under Greek rule shunned the customs and lifestyle of the Greeks.

• True

• False

The high priests often denounced the sinful lifestyle of the Greeks.

• True

• False

Antiochus greatly offended the Jews by entering the temple and seizing its treasures and sacred vessels.

• True

• False

While Antiochus was fighting in Egypt, the Jews tried to understand his appointed leaders.

• True

• False

Antiochus put Jews to death for keeping the Sabbath or for owning a copy of the Torah.

• True

• False

Judas Maccabeus led a revolt against the Seleucids.

• True

• False

The rededication of the temple was celebrated by the festival called Hanukkah.

• True

• False

After the Seleucid Empire was not able to keep the Jews under its rule, ___. [Select all that apply.]

• The Jews were able to reestablish their kingdom.

• A dynasty of kings who were ruthless and highly influenced by Greek culture developed.

• Two groups became important in Judea.

The Pharisees ____. [Select all that apply.]

• continued to stress purity of life and obedience to the Torah.

• opposed the current rulers.

• were just when they laid heavy burdens on people.