Question

Statement 1: The Pharisees were wealthy people, who belonged to the upper class of the social hierarchy.

Statement 2: The Sadducees were the 'people's party' and they belonged to the middle class of the social hierarchy.

• A. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
• B. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
• C. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
• D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

The Pharisees practised and taught Israeli traditions, some of which are practised even today. Even their attitude towards Jewish laws were very straightforward and strict. They were very rooted in their traditional beliefs.

The Sadducees were the wealthiest in their society. The mixed religion with every aspect of social life. The wealth of Sadducees led to the class division in Palestinian society.