Who were the zealots?
a. people who wanted to expel the romans from judea

b. a group that believed that jesus was the messiah

c. followers of a new mystery religion

d. a group that felt christ’s message applied only to jews

A Zealot is a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religions, political, or other ideals. 
A Zealot is also a member of an ancient Jewish sect aiming at a world Jewish theocracy and resisting Romans until AD 70.
So therefore your answer would be A.

Hope this helps! :)

River valleys were good places for hunting and fishing.

Yes, some people used the depression to the max. not everybody had stocks, and those that didn't bought many things inexpensive, so that when prices rose again, they were much more richer than beforehope this