UTS Chapter 5 Pgs 173-179 - 12B
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  1. Most Christians are at least aware of the Jewish feast of Hanukkah because it is celebrated near the Christian feast of Christmas. What does Hanukkah celebrate?


  1. How did John Hyrcanus purify the rest of the country of pagan influences? What did he do that caused problems with the Samaritans?


  1. After some time, the kingdom was once again divided between which two powerful factions.


  1. What does the word Pharisee mean?


  1. What were four things the Pharisees did to separate themselves from the rest of pagan society?


  1. List four distinctive beliefs of the Sadducees?


  1. What two factors worked against Israel maintaining its independence?


  1. What had Herod done that proved him to be evil?


  1. What three factor contributed to the healthy economy of Herod's day?


  1. What were three benefits that the world enjoyed under the Pax Romana?





Mrs. Moroles
Oratory Athenaeum
Pharr, TX