The document discusses the Sicarii, a group of Jewish Zealots in ancient Judea who used concealed daggers to murder Romans and their sympathizers in acts of resistance against Roman rule. The Sicarii saw themselves as freedom fighters seeking to liberate Judea from Roman occupation through violent means. Students are instructed to create a poster portraying the Sicarii in a sympathetic light as brave freedom fighters.

1. Social Studies for 10th EBG
Teacher: Mauricio Torres

2. They were a group of
extremists Zealots from
Jerusalem, which existed
before the destruction of the
Temple.
Sicarii literally means “dagger
men”. These daggers were
called sicae, and hid them
underneath their cloaks.
They would use these daggers to
murder Romans or roman
sympathizers.

3. The Sicarii saw themselves as
freedom fighters against Roman
rule in Judea.
Freedom Fighter: people
who are using physical force
in order to cause a change in
the political and or social
order.
They tried to participate in the
resistance at Masada, but
arrived too late.

4. Use the worksheet to create a
poster supporting or asking for
support for the Sicarii. Make
them look like brave freedom
fighters!