Question

Following the death of Herod, a large Jewish revolt occurred as a protest against the __________. A. zealots B. Romans C. Sanhedrin D. Pharisees

Answer 1

It was the Romans.

Because around this point in time, the Romans invaded and took control of their land. 

Answer 2

Answer:

B. Romans

Explanation:

In that time Judea was under control of the Roman Empire, they were free to rule themselves and to have their own set of laws and authorities but they had to pay tribute to the Roman empire and finally all govern decisions were taken by a Roman authority, when Herod died, who was the Roman authority Jews revolted against the Roman authority because of the heavy taxations and because they wanted to self-govern themselves.