Influences of Hellenistic and Persian Periods

The video explores the Persian and Hellenistic periods in Palestinian history, focusing on their political, cultural, and religious impacts. Under Persian rule, the Jewish community returned from exile, rebuilt the Second Temple, and experienced religious consolidation. The Hellenistic period introduced Greek culture, leading to both cultural blending and resistance. Key events include the Maccabean Revolt against Hellenistic imposition. The video concludes by highlighting the lasting legacy of these periods on the region's cultural and political landscape.

What were the two main periods discussed in the lesson about Palestine's history?

• Babylonian and Assyrian

• Roman and Byzantine

• Persian and Hellenistic

• Ottoman and British

What was Cyrus the Great known for in his rule over the Persian Empire?

• Conquering the Roman Empire

• Building the Great Wall

• Imposing strict religious laws

• Promoting cultural tolerance

Under Persian rule, what was the administrative region that included Palestine called?

• Region of Mesopotamia

• District of Babylon

• Satrapy of Ianari

• Province of Judea

Which religious concept was influenced by Zoroastrianism during the Persian period?

• Reincarnation

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Struggle between good and evil

What marked the beginning of the Hellenistic period in Palestine?

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The conquest by Alexander the Great

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

• The construction of the Second Temple

Which language became widely used in Palestine during the Hellenistic period?

• Hebrew

• Latin

• Aramaic

• Greek

What was the outcome of the Maccabean Revolt?

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The establishment of an independent Jewish Kingdom

• The spread of Christianity

• The construction of the Great Wall

Which Jewish festival commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple?

• Yom Kippur

• Passover

• Purim

• Hanukkah

How did the Hellenistic period influence Jewish intellectual life?

• Through the construction of new temples

• By enforcing strict religious practices

• Through the spread of Greek philosophy

• By introducing Roman law

What was a significant cultural impact of the Hellenistic period on Jewish society?

• The introduction of Arabic language

• The translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek

• The spread of Buddhism

• The adoption of Roman architecture