Maccabees & King Herod Family Tree

The video explores the Hasmonean and Herodian dynasties that ruled Judea during the Hellenistic and early Roman periods. It begins with the Maccabees, key figures in the Hanukkah story, and traces their lineage to Herod the Great. The narrative covers political conflicts, Herod's rule, and the division of his kingdom into a tetrarchy. It concludes with the branches of the Herodian dynasty and their historical impact.

Who were the main characters in the Hanukkah story that marked the beginning of the Hasmonean dynasty?

• The Seleucids

• The Maccabees

• The Romans

• The Pharisees

What was the major political issue faced by the Hasmonean dynasty?

• The separation of the crown and the high priesthood

• The invasion by the Babylonians

• The construction of a new temple

• The alliance with the Romans

Who was the Roman leader that intervened in the Hasmonean civil war?

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

• Mark Antony

• Pompey the Great

Who was crowned as King of Judea due to his friendship with Mark Antony?

• Antipater

• Pompey the Great

• Aristobulus

• Herod the Great

What was the significance of the Western Wall?

• It was the original Jewish temple

• It was the site of the Massacre of the Innocents

• It marked the end of the Hasmonean dynasty

• It was built by Herod the Great

Which Herodian ruler was known for his paranoia and execution of family members?

• Herod Antipas

• Herod the Great

• Aristobulus

• Agrippa the Second

What event marked the end of the Herodian dynasty?

• The construction of the Western Wall

• The marriage of Herod Antipas

• The Jewish revolt in 66 CE

• The death of Herod the Great

What was the role of Agrippa the First in the Herodian dynasty?

• He was a Roman general

• He restored independence for Judea

• He was the last king of Judea

• He led the Jewish revolt

Which branch of the Herodian dynasty had a member who proclaimed himself Roman Emperor?

• The Aturian branch

• The Italian branch

• The Armenian branch

• The Egyptian branch

Which branch of the Herodian dynasty was associated with the Allabark of Egypt?

• The Egyptian branch

• The Italian branch

• The Aturian branch

• The Armenian branch