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Name: ___________________ The Political World of Jesus – Fill in the Blanks from Jesus of History Textbook Greek Dominance of Palestine (derived from the Greek word for “Philistines”) ___________________the Great was Macedonian but Greek in spirit and educated by ____________. He became king at age 20 and quickly conquered much of the Mediterranean world and lands as far as India. The lands were divided among the leading generals of his army with two men and their successors dominating Palestine for 150 years: __________ to the north of Palestine and with the power base in ____________ in the south dominating Palestine for a century. Palestine often was caught in the middle of the power struggles. Because of the distance the Greek power seldom interfered in the internal affairs of the Jews. However, Greek culture had its influence, the language was increasingly used through the land and in the Syrian controlled area it influenced much of daily life especially in Galilee where the area was called Galilee of the Gentiles (non-Jews). Eventually the power base shifted to the north, in Syria and the people ____________control of their affairs as rulers developed a need for increased finances and had to repay a ___________fine and started to heavily _________ the Jews. Reaction to Greek Rule Two basic reactions: Jewish leaders, wealthy land owners and the priestly class tried to get along with the Greeks because they had the most to ___________ and the ______________, “the pious ones”, ______________ the Greek rulers and felt that any compromise with them amounted to a rejection of the Jewish faith. Rebels within the Jewish community tried to overthrow the Greek overlords and regain their freedom. The Greek leaders in Syria crushed the Jewish rebellion, sacked Jerusalem and _______________ the Temple. All of Judea erupted in outrage and won a decisive ____________ over their oppressors known as the Maccabean __________. The sacred Temple was rededicated and is still remembered today with the Feast of Dedication or _________________. In 142 B.C.E., the Greeks granted complete _______________ to the Israel and about a century of national freedom followed. Jewish Independence Lack of strong leaders and poor decisions undermined their independence. The position of the high priest was traditionally restricted to the certain families from of the ______________ twelve tribes of Israel. One of the ruling families accepted this __________ which was not theirs to accept and thus the violation of the priesthood evoked different responses and political factions: Sadducees (priestly class political ____________ ), Essenes (_____________and adhere to strict religious tradition), and Pharisees (___________ to compromise their religious beliefs). ALEXANDER ARISTOTLE SYRIA EGYPT LOST ROMAN TAX LOSE HASIDIM RESENTED DESECRATED VICTORY REVOLT HANUKKAH FREEDOM ORIGINAL GIFT COMPROMISE WITHDRAW REFUSED