1 Maccabees Chpt 1

Alexander (the great) son of Philip, was from?

• Corinth

• Thrace

• Macedonia

• Athens

Alexander (the Great) had reigned __________ years, over the know world as per the writer of Maccabees

After the death of Alexander (the great) , his kingdom was divided among hid friends & generals Ptolemaic , Seleucid, Thracia & Macedonia. Under which empire/general/region did Israel/Judea fell initially?

• Ptolemy

• Thrace

• Macedonia

• Seleucid

During reign of Antiochus III, he expanded the Seleucid empire by capturing Israel & Judea from the Ptolemaic Kingdom. And gave the religious freedom to Jews. But turned to worse after Antiochus IV (the antagonist) took control of the Empire. What was his name?

• Antiochus IV Alexander

• Antiochus IV Epiphanes

• Antiochus IV Epimanes

• Antiochus IV Appollinus

In chapter 1, Renegade (a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles) Jews, to appease their new master Antiochus IV, adopted Gentile (Greek) customs & culture and built a _________ in Jerusalem.

• Amphitheatre

• Gymnasium

• Agora(the market Place)

• Areopagus (ancient Town Hall sort)

When Antiochus saw that his kingdom was established, he determined to become king of the land of Egypt, in order that he might reign over both kingdoms.(1 Mac 1:16). Which king of Egypt did Antiochus IV defeat?

• Cleopetra (Last queen of Ptolemaic Kingdom)

• Ptolemy I, the general in Alexander (the great) army

• Ptolemy VI

• Ptolemy III

Answer explanation

Even thou bible doesnt mention which Ptolemy is it. Its Ptolemy VI and He defeats Antiochus IV Epiphanes with the help of Romans.

After subduing Egypt, Antiochus IV Epiphanes arrogantly entered the sanctuary and took the _______ altar, the lampstand for the light, and all its utensils....

• Cedar wood

• Precious Gemstone

• Golden

• Silver

King sent to the cities of Judah a chief collector, who spoke peacefully but rather turned heinous. They(Apollonius & renegade Jews) fortified the (marked blue) ________ with a great strong wall and strong towers, and it became their citadel.

• Lower City

• Upper City

• Herod's palace

• City of David

 Then the king wrote to his whole kingdom that all should be one people, and that all should give up their Jewish customs. And whoever does not obey the command of the king shall ______.

• Punished

• Dealt Severely

• Die

• be torchured

But many in Israel stood firm and were resolved in their hearts not to eat ______ food. They chose to die rather than to be defiled by food or to profane the holy covenant...

• gourmet

• greek

• unclean

• persian

Answer explanation

unclean food -means food which are not permitted by the laws written in Torah ( 5 books of Moses)