What was the First Jewish-Roman War?
Q: What was the First Jewish-Roman War?
A: The First Jewish-Roman War was the first and biggest of the Jewish–Roman wars in the Judaea province. It is often called The Great Revolt and happened from 66–70 AD, ending with the Empire winning.
Q: What caused religious tension between Greeks and Jews in Caesarea?
A: Religious tension between Greeks and Jews in Caesarea began when the Greeks sacrificed animals in front of a Jewish Synagogue. This resulted in the Jews ceasing sacrifices to the Roman Emperor.
Q: Who replaced General Gallus after his defeat at Beth Horon?
A: After General Gallus' defeat at Beth Horon, Emperor Nero replaced him with Vespasian who crushed the Northern and Southern leadership of the rebellion.
Q: How did Rome take Jerusalem during this war?
A: Rome besieged Jerusalem and breached its walls by 70 AD. Once they got into the walls, Roman soldiers burned and ransacked it, also destroying its Second Temple.
Q: What happened to those defending Masada?
A: When Roman soldiers broke through Masada's defences, they discovered all defenders had committed suicide.
Q: What happened to most Jews as a result of this war?
A: As a result of this war, most of the Jews in Judaea were scattered or sold into slavery.
Q: How many deaths were reported according to Josephus?
A: According to Josephus who was often wrong about numbers, over one million people died during this war.
