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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Fearing that Hellenistic influences were weakening their religion, many Jews believed it was important to
A
renounce their Roman citizenship.
B
serve as members of the clergy.
C
strictly adhere to Jewish laws and traditions.
D
serve as missionaries.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Zealots were a small group of Jews who opposed Hellenism and Roman rule.

Detailed explanation-2: -A serious conflict between Rome and the Jews began in A.D. 66 when Nero was emperor. The Roman governor of Judea decided to take money from the Great Temple in Jerusalem. He claimed he was collecting taxes owed the emperor. When rioting broke out, Roman soldiers harshly put it down.

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