Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Summoned as a peacekeeper to Palestine, the Roman General Crassus deposed Aristobulus and then demoted his rival John Hyrcanus to provincial governor, effectively ending Judean independence.
2. Although he had adopted Judaism, Herod I was not of Jewish descent, and originated from Edom, a traditional enemy of the Jewish state.
3. Enjoying biblical support, Herod extended the boundaries of his kingdom beyond those of David's biblical realm.
4. In 6 CE, the Roman Empire imposed direct rule over Judea, governing through a series of prefects, the most famous of which was Pontius Pilate.
5. The Jewish Revolt began during the reign of Emperor Tiberius, who sent a veteran military commander, Vespasian, to crush the rebels.
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE
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