- 1. Herod Antipas, the son of Herod the Great, was a significant figure in the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD, known primarily for his role as the tetrarch of Galilee and Perea. Born around 20 BC, he was educated in Rome, where he learned the administrative skills that would aid his governance. Antipas is often remembered for his notable interactions with figures like John the Baptist, whom he imprisoned and ultimately executed, as a result of both personal vendetta and political pressure, due to John's criticism of his marriage to Herodias, his brother's ex-wife. He also played a pivotal role in the events leading up to the trial of Jesus Christ, as he was one of the rulers to whom Jesus was sent for interrogation before his crucifixion. Despite his royal lineage, Herod Antipas was seen as a figure whose reign was marked by instability and a longing for legitimacy among the Jewish populace. His legacy is often overshadowed by the grandeur of his father’s achievements as well as the tumultuous nature of Judean politics during the Roman occupation, yet he remains an enduring character in the narrative of the New Testament, emblematic of the complex interplay of power, faith, and law in ancient Judea.
Herod Antipas is best known for his role in the execution of which prophet?
A) John the Baptist.
B) Elijah.
C) Isaiah.
D) Jesus of Nazareth.
- 2. Herod Antipas was a son of which Herod?
A) Herod the Great.
B) Herod Philip.
C) Herod Archelaus.
D) Herod Antipater.
- 3. What territory did Herod Antipas rule?
A) Samaria.
B) Judea.
C) Galilee and Perea.
D) Idumea.
- 4. Herod Antipas sought the approval of which Roman emperor?
A) Nero.
B) Claudius.
C) Augustus.
D) Tiberius.
- 5. In which major event did Herod Antipas play a role?
A) The conquest of Jerusalem.
B) The resurrection of Jesus.
C) The trial of Jesus.
D) The Babylonian exile.
- 6. Where did Herod Antipas rule primarily?
A) Galilee.
B) Jerusalem.
C) Bethlehem.
D) Capernaum.
- 7. Herod Antipas's rule is described in which historical text?
A) The Old Testament.
B) The Bhagavad Gita.
C) The New Testament.
D) The Quran.
- 8. Herod Antipas was exiled to which location?
A) Egypt.
B) Gaul.
C) Athens.
D) Rome.
- 9. Herod Antipas's capital city was?
A) Tiberias.
B) Bethlehem.
C) Antipatris.
D) Jerusalem.
- 10. Herod Antipas was also known as?
A) Herod the Builder.
B) Herod the Tetrarch.
C) Herod of Judea.
D) Herod the Great.
- 11. Which group did Herod Antipas have conflicts with?
A) The Essenes.
B) The Sadducees.
C) The Pharisees.
D) The Samaritans.
- 12. The rule of Herod Antipas is documented by which historian?
A) Pliny.
B) Eusebius.
C) Tacitus.
D) Josephus.
- 13. What was the ultimate outcome for Herod Antipas?
A) He was exiled.
B) He was assassinated.
C) He died in battle.
D) He became a Roman senator.
- 14. Herod Antipas ruled over Galilee during what major global empire?
A) The Ottoman Empire.
B) The Byzantine Empire.
C) The Roman Empire.
D) The Persian Empire.
- 15. Herod Antipas ruled from approximately which year?
A) 10 BC to AD 10
B) 1 AD to AD 30
C) 30 AD to 70 AD
D) 4 BC to AD 39
- 16. Which historical writings mention Herod Antipas?
A) Tacitus' Annals
B) Pliny's Natural History
C) Josephus' Antiquities
D) Livy's History
- 17. Who was Herod Antipas' first wife?
A) Miriam
B) Mary Magdalene
C) Phasaelis
D) Herodias
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