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The Maccabees drove the Greeks out of Judah during the Maccabean Revolt, which began in 167 BCE and culminated in 164 BCE with the recapture of Jerusalem. The victory is commemorated by the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, which celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple after the Maccabees' successful uprising against the Seleucid Empire.
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Who name the Greeks Greeks?
The Romans named the Greeks in Greece.
Was Darius the last king of Judah?
No, Darius was not the last king of Judah; he was a Persian king who ruled during the period when Judah was under Persian control. The last king of Judah was Zedekiah, who reigned until the Babylonian conquest in 586 BCE, leading to the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of the Jewish people. After the Babylonian exile, Judah was governed by Persian-appointed officials rather than a king from the Davidic line.
Homer's legacy to the Greeks was?
Homer's legacy to the Greeks was legacy to the Greeks was
Did the Greeks or the Romans name Virgo?
Greeks
Who did the Greeks pretend to be after the Trojan War?
Greeks
When did the Maccabees revolt and drive the Greeks out of Judah?
Around 165 BCE, during the Second Temple period.
What Jewish army drove the Greeks out of judah?
The Maccabim (Maccabees), also called the Chashmonaim (Hasmoneans)
What year did judah maccabees forces take back the temple?
about 165 BCE
What did the Greeks wear after getting thrown out of judah by the Maccabees?
After being expelled from Judah by the Maccabees, the Greeks typically wore garments that reflected their Hellenistic culture, such as the chiton, a tunic made of linen or wool, and the himation, a cloak worn over the chiton. They often accessorized with sandals and various forms of jewelry. Their clothing emphasized both practicality and status, with wealthier individuals wearing more elaborate and finely crafted pieces. Overall, their attire showcased the influence of Greek fashion and customs, even in the face of conflict.
Who ruled Judah before it came under Roman control in 63 BC?
mostly the maccabees
What was the goal of the revolt led Judah maccabe against the Syrians?
maccabees regained control of Jerusalem
Why were the Maccabees important?
The Maccabees revolted against the Syrian-Greeks not to achieve political independence, but in order to be able to observe the commands of the Torah, which the Syrian-Greeks had forbidden at the instigation of the Hellenizing (irreligious) Jews. If it were not for the action of the Maccabees, who knows if religious Jewry would have been able to continue.
Who are the Maccabees?
The Maccabees were the people who fought in the war against the Greeks in the Chanukkah story.
What war led to the miracle on Hanukkah?
The war of the Hasmoneans (Maccabees) against the Syrian-Greeks (Seleucids).
Who are historical figures of Hanukkah?
The family of Hashmonaim,or the Maccabees. Most famous is Judah Maccabee, who led the Jews to victory against the Greek Syrian invasion.
What did the Maccabees cleanse after reclaiming Judea from the Greeks?
They cleansed the Temple in Jerusalem from ritual impurity and rededicated it. See also:More information
What tribe were the Maccabees from?
Because Mattathias was a priest, both him and his sons must have originally come from the tribe of Levi. No other tribe, including Judah were allowed to be priests, especially Temple priests.
