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Hasmonean Dynasty
  • 1. What was the Hasmonean Dynasty known for?
A) Being a Roman dynasty
B) Creating the Babylonian Empire
C) Establishing an independent Jewish kingdom
D) Ruling over Egypt
  • 2. In what year did the Maccabean Revolt begin?
A) 70 CE
B) 167 BCE
C) 164 BCE
D) 100 BCE
  • 3. Which festival commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple during the Hasmonean period?
A) Sukkot
B) Yom Kippur
C) Hanukkah
D) Passover
  • 4. What significant event did the Hasmoneans achieve in 164 BCE?
A) Rededication of the Second Temple
B) Defeating the Persians
C) Building the Great Wall
D) Gaining Roman citizenship
  • 5. Which Hasmonean ruler expanded the boundaries of Judea significantly?
A) Judas Maccabeus
B) John Hyrcanus
C) Antiochus IV
D) Simon Thassi
  • 6. Which foreign power did the Hasmoneans oppose during their reign?
A) Macedonian Empire
B) Roman Empire
C) Seleucid Empire
D) Persian Empire
  • 7. Which Hasmonean ruler is known for his conflicts with the Pharisees?
A) John Hyrcanus
B) Judas Maccabeus
C) Alexander Jannaeus
D) Simon Thassi
  • 8. What was the capital of the Hasmonean Dynasty?
A) Rome
B) Jerusalem
C) Antioch
D) Alexandria
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