REV OF GOD 12

What did Caesar Augustus allow the Jews to do

He allowed them to worship God.

What was the main Roman punishment for rebels

Crucifixion.

Who was Herod the Great

He was the Client King that Rome put in charge of Judea.

Why did the Romans take a census

To count people and make sure everyone was paying taxes.

What were the major Jewish sects during Jesus’ time

Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, and Zealots.

What were the Essenes known for

Self-denial, strict observance of the Law, and living in the desert.

What were the Sadducees known for

They were open to Greek culture and influence.

What does the name Pharisee mean

“Separated” or “isolated.”

What was the goal of the Zealots

To drive Rome out of Judea.

What was the most important Jewish feast

Passover.

Why was the Temple’s location important

It was where Abraham went to sacrifice Isaac.

How were sick people viewed in Jesus’ time

They were considered outcasts.

Who was Jesus’ human foster-father

Joseph.

Who did Luke trace Jesus’ lineage back to

Adam.

Who did Matthew trace Jesus’ ancestry to

Abraham.

Where was Jesus born

Bethlehem.

What was Jesus’ profession before his ministry

Carpenter.

What does the name “Jesus” mean

“God Saves.”

How was Jesus’ idea of the Messiah different

He focused on a spiritual/heavenly kingdom.

What was unusual about Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus

It included women.