Unit 2

Which of the following was declared a Messiah in the Book of Isaiah?

• Cyrus

• Solomon

• David

• Nebuchanezar

Which king conquered Persia and brought Israel into his new Empire?

• Alexander

• Herod

• Cyrus

• Ptolemy

Judas Macabeus and his successors as kings of Israel were from what Tribe of Israel?

• Levi

• David

• Judah

• Joseph

Which of the following people conspired with Rome to overthrow the ruling Israelite kings and install himself as a client ruler?

• Herod the Great

• Herod Antipas

• Darius

• Antiochus

What dynasty of kings was founded when Judas Macabeus overthrew Israel's foreign rulers?

• Hasmonean

• Ptolomaic

• Selucid

• Archimedean

Which Jewish religious group instituted the synagogue system and was primarily concerned with outward purity and following of the Law?

• Pharisee

• Saducee

• Zealot

• Essene

Which Jewish religious group considered itself a priestly people, founded the city of Qumran, and practiced a baptism of repentance?

• Pharisee

• Saducee

• Zealot

• Essene

Which Jewish religious group only believed in what was explicitly explained in the Torah and was primarily composed of priests and scribes?

• Pharisee

• Saducee

• Zealot

• Essene

Which Jewish religious group was primarily concerned with a political messiah and did not believe in the Resurrection?

• Pharisee

• Saducee

• Zealot

• Essene

Which of the four Gospels was written first?

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John