Maccabees Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Bible & Scripture has 17 clues. Answers range from 4 to 17 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
the group who ruled the Israelites until their collapse in 334BC
conquered Egypt, the Persian Empire, and India
the process by which conquered countries adopted Greek culture
# of pieces Alexander's empire was split into
Greek rulers in Egypt
last, most famous Ptolemy
Greeks who ruled what used to be the Persian Empire
name that Antiochus IV demanded the Israelites call him
name similar to Epiphanes, meaning "crazy"
Antiochus IV sold the position of High Priest to a Greek who offered 440 _________ of silver
leader of the Greek gods
demigod who completed the twelve labors
family who launched revolt against the Greeks
father of the revolting family
Philip of _________ brought the Greek city-states under unified control
what Jewish feast comes from the Maccabees' rebellion?
One who dies for the sake of faith in God
