CU4-23

 Rome ruled Palestine for seven centuries, and the relationship between the two during that period can be divided into three stages: In the first stage, Palestine functioned as an autonomous entity with reduced borders, led by an ethnarch/high priest from the Hasmonean family. This stage was interrupted when the Parthians invaded Palestine (40 BCE) and temporarily ended Roman rule. The second stage when Herod (a noble family that had converted to Judaism during the Hasmonean revolt) recaptured Palestine on behalf of Rome (37 BCE) and ruled as king under Rome’s auspices. Ten years after Herod’s death in 4 BCE, Palestine became a Roman province under the direct rule of a Roman procurator. During Roman rule there were several serious Jewish revolts. One of these was the Great Revolt (66 CE-73 CE). This unsuccessful rebellion led to the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem (70 CE) and ended with the siege and fall of Masada, at which it is claimed that 960 men, women, and children committed suicide to avoid Roman capture.
 * 4:23 **  **Roman Rule and the Great Revolt **
 * Goal ** Students will review and compare problems that arise under Roman rule with the Greek ruling years. Students will explore the events of Masada and discuss whether there is ever a right time to take a life.
 *  1. **** Gain the attention of the learner ** Tell the story of the siege and fall of Masada.
 *  2. **** Relevant past learning ** Identify the period and locations to be studied on the timeline. Recall the establishment of the Hasmonean dynasty through the Maccabean revolt.
 *  3. **** Present new material **Following the success of the Maccabean revolt, the Hasmonean state expanded, but was disturbed by internal struggles both between contenders for power and between traditionalists and Hellenizers. Pompey’s conquest of Palestine (63 BCE) brought an end to the independence of the Hasmonean state and stability to the region.
 *  4. ****<span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Provide for guided practice **<span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> The Great Revolt is one example of rebellions against foreign rule throughout history, including the American Revolution. Discuss whether the killing of others in the name of political or religious freedom is justifiable.
 * <span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial"> 5. ****<span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Provide for independent practice **<span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The students are editorial writers for newspapers. Divide them into three groups: Jews, Romans, and outsiders. News of the fall of the community at Masada has reached everyone. Each student should write an editorial commenting on the decision of the inhabitants of Masada to commit suicide.
 * <span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial"> 6. ****<span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Close the lesson **<span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> Come together and share editorials.