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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who told Cestius of Florus's misdeeds when Florus sent a false report of a Jewish uprising?
(a) Sophia.
(b) Bernice.
(c) Anticeta.
(d) Emeralda.

2. Who ordered Hyrcanus to acquit Herod?
(a) Titus.
(b) Simon.
(c) Sectus Caesar.
(d) Vespasian.

3. Where was Archelaus banished to?
(a) Arabia.
(b) Rome.
(c) Vienne in Gaul.
(d) Syria.

4. Why was Archelaus banished from his kingdom?
(a) He put Jews to death.
(b) He was brutal against Jews and Samaritans.
(c) He allowed bandit to roam free.
(d) He stole from the Temple.

5. Who appointed Festus as procurator of Judea, according to Section 4?
(a) Nero.
(b) Cassius.
(c) Titus.
(d) Vespasian.

6. What was Flavius Josephus' father's name?
(a) Salazar.
(b) Simon.
(c) Ebraim.
(d) Matthias.

7. Who claimed to be the real heir of Herod?
(a) Antipat.
(b) Complanus.
(c) Alexander.
(d) Antipas.

8. What did banning sacrifices for Caesar and Rome mean for Jerusalem?
(a) More money for the army.
(b) More money for the poor.
(c) More money to give to the Temple.
(d) War was inevitable.

9. What did Caesar name Archelaus?
(a) Ruler.
(b) King.
(c) Ethnarch.
(d) Conset.

10. How old was Flavius Josephus when he returned home after his studies?
(a) 20 years old.
(b) 28 years old.
(c) 19 years old.
(d) 16 years old.

11. How many people gathered at Passover to complain about Florus?
(a) 5 millions.
(b) 2 millions.
(c) 3 millions.
(d) 4 millions.

12. Who led the second and final invasion of Jerusalem, according to Flavius Josephus?
(a) Stunius.
(b) Titus.
(c) Flavius Josephus.
(d) Vespasian.

13. Who did Antipater appoint governor of Jerusalem?
(a) Phasael.
(b) Alexander.
(c) Titus.
(d) Flavius Josephus.

14. Where did the group led by Menahem retreat to?
(a) Menaa.
(b) Massada.
(c) Iffitan.
(d) Serpico.

15. Which of Rome's great enemies attacked Jerusalem, in Section 2?
(a) The Barbarians.
(b) Sophia.
(c) Parthia.
(d) The Gauls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Pompey's governor in Syria?

2. Where did Flavius Josephus retreat when the Romans invaded Galilee?

3. Where did Antipas found Tiberias?

4. How long did Caligula stay in power?

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

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