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Question

Guided Reading
Rome and the Rise of Christianity
Lesson 3 Early Christianity

Judaism and Rome
1. Describing Write three sentences that describe how Romans
governed the Jews in Judaea and Galilee.

2. Assessing Identify the different ways the Jews responded to Roman
rule.

Answer 1

Guided Reading: Rome and the Rise of Christianity - Lesson 3 Early Christianity

Judaism and Rome

1. Describing The Romans governed the Jews in Judaea and Galilee through a combination of local autonomy and direct control, appointing local leaders such as Herod the Great while maintaining overarching authority. Roman governors exercised power in matters of taxation, law, and military presence, often leading to tensions with the Jewish population. The imposition of Roman customs and deities alongside heavy taxation created an environment of resistance and unrest among the Jews.

2. Assessing The Jews responded to Roman rule in various ways, including passive resistance and non-compliance with Roman laws and customs. Some groups, like the Pharisees, sought to adapt and maintain their religious practices under Roman authority, while others, such as the Zealots, advocated for armed rebellion to achieve independence. Additionally, there were movements of apocalyptic thought, as some Jews believed that divine intervention would ultimately restore their sovereignty and cleanse the land of foreign rule.