1. Educación Básica Superior
Primer Quimestre - Segundo Parcial
STUDENT(S): GRADE
TEACHER: Mauricio Torres SUBJECT: Social Studies
DATE: 12/6/13 TIME: 20 min.
ACTIVIDAD GRUPAL EN CLASE (AGC) No. 2 10 Points
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Read the instructions below before starting the activity. Curso Paralelo No. Lista
 Read the instructions carefully.
 Use blue or black pen to fill out the task.
 Use the booklet in order to gather information. 10
MACCABEEAN REVOLT
Comprehend
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I. Read: Read the booklet from the Maccabean Revolt, which was handed out in class in order to answer the
following questions, by working in pairs.
II. Comprehend: Be brief and concise. (1 point each)
1) What was the basis for Judaism?
2) What contrasting traditions did the Greeks bring with them that contradicted Jewish beliefs?
3) Who were the Chasidim and why was the reason of their existence?
4) When Jason was replaced by Menelaus, what actions did latter do that enraged the Jews?
5) Who were the Hasmonai? What was their role in Jewish History?
6) How did Mattathias begin the revolt?
7) Why do you think Judas Hasmonai was called "Maccabee" (literally, The Hammer)?
8) What did Judas Maccabee do in Jerusalem after he captured it?

2. 9) Simon Maccabee was appointed high priest and general. Who supported him and what did this
appointment mean to the Jews?
10) Why did Judas now persecute the Hellenized Jews?