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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Archelaus banished to?

2. What was Festus successful at in Judea?

3. What did banning sacrifices for Caesar and Rome mean for Jerusalem?

4. When was Caesaria founded?

5. What was Vespasian's title in Judea?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Pilate send to Jerusalem?

2. Who faced rebellion after Herod's death, according to Section 3?

3. How did Caesar divide the kingdom?

4. What city did Vespasian plan to invade and what did he use during the invasion?

5. Who was Albinus, and how did he cripple the nation?

6. What did Josephus, Governor of Galilee, do after he agreed to meet the most angry people, according to Section 5?

7. Who was Hyrcanus, and why was he killed?

8. What did Antigonus do to Hyrcanus?

9. Who was Aristobulus, and who did he imprison, according to Section 2?

10. Who was Gaius ,and what did he order to be erected?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Flavius Josephus as a historian and his role in presenting the information about the history of the Jews and Romans in The Jewish War.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the methods used by the Romans, Jews, and other groups in defending or destroying cities.

Essay Topic 3

Take one side, either that of the Jewish people or the Romans, and argue for Caesar's decision to disclaim responsibility in regards to the Jews or for the Jews decision to refuse Roman mercy.

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