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The Maccabees cartoonOnline version The Maccabees cartoon by Vijo Gor 1 What event does Hanukkah originally commemorate? a The Roman conquest of Judea and rebuilding of the Jewish Temple b The Jewish victory over Antiochus Epiphanes who tried to destroy Judaism. c A Greek festival celebrating Zeus and the achievements of Alexander d The peaceful alliance between Jews and the Seleucid Empire in Jerusalem 2 How does the cartoon show the struggle of Jewish identity? a Greek soldiers encourage Jews to build more synagogues b All Jews eagerly adopt Greek gods and abandon the Temple c Some young people say they are “Greek now” and reject their Jewish roots. d The Jews begin forcing Greeks to become Jewish instead 3 What conflict do the “Hellenized Jews” represent in the story? a The pressure to abandon one’s culture under empire and become like the oppressor b The wish to travel freely through Greek marketplaces c The friendly exchange of traditions between equals d The natural desire to learn many languages 4 What does Mora say to Huron when he claims he is now a Greek? a “You can never stop being a Jew.” b “Being a Greek means you are stronger now.” c “The Temple has no meaning for you anymore.” d “You must follow every Greek law immediately.” 5 What ‘gift’ from Antiochus was brought into the Temple? a A new menorah carved with Jewish symbols b A statue of the king himself, meant to be worshipped c A Greek scroll teaching peaceful cooperation d A pile of gold to pay Jewish priests for loyalty 6 What decree did Antiochus announce to all Jews? a All Jews must move to the countryside for safety b Any Jew who will not bow to Greek gods will be killed c Greek soldiers must protect Jewish worship at all costs d Every Jew may freely choose any religion without consequence 7 Why did Judah Maccabee’s family flee into the mountains? a Because Rome invited them to join a new alliance b Because they wanted to join Greek celebrations for safety c Because the Temple was being rebuilt and needed to be empty d Because staying in the city meant certain death under Antiochus's soldiers 8 What did Judah’s small group have for weapons at first? a Hundreds of bronze shields from Solomon’s Temple b A Greek ship filled with armor and helmets c Dozens of catapults and siege towers d A few swords, spears, and mostly farm tools and wooden clubs 9 What strategic advantage did Judah teach his men? a Running directly downhill guarantees victory every time b The river shields them from all Greek attacks c Staying silent makes them invisible to Greek soldiers d The mountain gives them higher ground against more powerful armies 10 Why did Judah refuse to run from the Greek army? a He thinks the Greeks will give them medals for bravery b He plans to move to Antioch and study Greek culture c He believes the Jews must fight for survival and dignity despite the odds d He wants to surrender to avoid more hardship 11 Why did the soldiers trust Judah’s leadership? a He inspired them with courage tied to their ancestors' fight for freedom b He promises them wealth and Greek titles after victory c He demands strict silence and never explains his plans d He trains them to march like Roman legions 12 What turn of events happened in one key battle? a The Jews flee deeper into the desert for safety b The Greeks convince Judah to surrender peacefully c Roman soldiers arrive and win the fight for Judah d The Maccabees hold their ground and defeat a larger Greek force 13 What do the men shout after the battle is won? a To Jerusalem! And the Temple of our Lord! b To Egypt! Let the pharaohs guide us! c To Antioh! Honor to the Greek gods! d To Rome! Help from the great empire! 14 Why is the Maccabean revolt seen as a story of resistance? a It honors kings who make themselves gods b It encourages nations to accept imperial control peacefully c It celebrates the expansion of Greek rule into new territories d It shows ordinary people fighting a powerful empire to defend their identity 15 What connects Judah Maccabee with later Jewish rebels in history? a A shared belief in fighting injustice when powerful empires try to crush their people b A wish to serve foreign kings without resistance c A desire to build new temples in every conquered city d A plan to become Greek philosophers and artists

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The Maccabees cartoonOnline version

by Vijo Gor

What event does Hanukkah originally commemorate?

How does the cartoon show the struggle of Jewish identity?

What conflict do the “Hellenized Jews” represent in the story?

What does Mora say to Huron when he claims he is now a Greek?

What ‘gift’ from Antiochus was brought into the Temple?

What decree did Antiochus announce to all Jews?

Why did Judah Maccabee’s family flee into the mountains?

What did Judah’s small group have for weapons at first?

What strategic advantage did Judah teach his men?

Why did Judah refuse to run from the Greek army?

Why did the soldiers trust Judah’s leadership?

What turn of events happened in one key battle?

What do the men shout after the battle is won?

Why is the Maccabean revolt seen as a story of resistance?

What connects Judah Maccabee with later Jewish rebels in history?