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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Vespasian's title in Judea?
(a) Commander-in-chief of the armies of Syria.
(b) Emperor.
(c) Consul.
(d) Praetor.

2. Who was the King of Arabia who offered Hyrcanus protection?
(a) Aretas.
(b) Iraneas.
(c) Salim.
(d) Akim.

3. How long did Caligula stay in power?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 6 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 5 years.

4. Why did Flavius Josephus hide in a temple during a Jewish insurrection, after coming back from Rome?
(a) To avoid being looted.
(b) To avoid capture by the Romans.
(c) To avoid having to share his food.
(d) To avoid execution for collusion with the Romans.

5. What did Archelaus fear with the arrival of Passover?
(a) That the Temple would not have enough money.
(b) That the food supply would run out.
(c) That the water would be contaminated.
(d) That his soldiers would be overwhelmed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the people of Jerusalem think Josephus died?

2. How many were killed during the naval engagement on the lake near Tarichaeae?

3. What did people do to avoid being robbed by bandits?

4. How long did Vespasian take to breach the wall of Flavius Josephus's city?

5. Who was commanding the Roman troops allied with Herod, in Section 2?

(see the answer key)

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