Herod Bible Quiz
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Who appointed Herod as the King of Judea?
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1. Who appointed Herod as the King of Judea?
- A) The Emperor of Rome
- B) The High Priest
- C) The Jewish Council
- D) The Roman Senate (correct answer)
Answer: The Roman Senate. Herod was appointed King of Judea by the Roman Senate in 40 BC. Matthew 2
2. What notorious act did Herod order in Bethlehem?
- A) The establishment of a new law
- B) The building of a temple
- C) The massacre of the innocents (correct answer)
- D) The execution of his sons
Answer: The massacre of the innocents. Herod ordered the massacre of all male children in Bethlehem under two years old. Matthew 2
3. Which major construction project is Herod known for?
- A) The Great Pyramid
- B) The Hanging Gardens
- C) The Second Temple (correct answer)
- D) The Colosseum
Answer: The Second Temple. Herod is known for expanding the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Matthew 2
4. What was Herod's relationship to Archelaus?
- A) Cousin
- B) Father (correct answer)
- C) Brother
- D) Son
Answer: Father. Herod was the father of Archelaus, who succeeded him as king. Matthew 2
5. What city did Herod build as a port?
- A) Nazareth
- B) Caesarea Maritima (correct answer)
- C) Bethlehem
- D) Jerusalem
Answer: Caesarea Maritima. Herod constructed the port city of Caesarea Maritima. Matthew 2
6. What was Herod's reputation regarding his rule?
- A) Generous and kind
- B) Wise and benevolent
- C) Just and fair
- D) Cruel and paranoid (correct answer)
Answer: Cruel and paranoid. Herod was known for his cruelty and paranoia during his reign. Matthew 2
7. How did Herod die?
- A) Of natural causes (correct answer)
- B) By suicide
- C) In battle
- D) Assassinated
Answer: Of natural causes. Herod died of natural causes in 4 BC. Matthew 2
8. What was Herod's full name?
- A) Herod Archelaus
- B) Herod the Great (correct answer)
- C) Herod Antipas
- D) Herod the Builder
Answer: Herod the Great. Herod is often referred to as Herod the Great due to his accomplishments. Matthew 2
9. What was one of Herod's building projects?
- A) The Walls of Jericho
- B) The Temple of Solomon
- C) The Fortress of Masada (correct answer)
- D) The Tower of Babel
Answer: The Fortress of Masada. Herod built the fortress of Masada as part of his building projects. Matthew 2
10. What year was Herod appointed King of Judea?
- A) 4 BC
- B) 37 BC
- C) 30 BC
- D) 40 BC (correct answer)
Answer: 40 BC. Herod was appointed King of Judea in 40 BC by the Roman Senate. Matthew 2