Featured Article Quiz #197
Diaspora Revolt
#1 When did the Diaspora Revolt (Second Jewish–Roman War) occur?
115–117 CE
66–73 CE
132–135 CE
#2 According to the text, why was it easier for rebellion to begin while Trajan was involved in Parthia?
Trajan’s campaign in Parthia distracted Roman attention, making rebellion easier.
Roman forces had completely withdrawn from the eastern provinces during the campaign.
The revolt started because Trajan openly supported Jewish messianic claims.
#3 What does the text say about coordination among Jewish communities in the empire?
There is no evidence the communities in Asia Minor or Rome joined in or coordinated their actions.
All major Jewish communities coordinated a single empire-wide plan for the revolt.
The revolt was confirmed to be coordinated by Jewish leaders in Asia Minor and Rome.