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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. Who tried to appeal to Jerusalem's defenders to have them surrender?

2. What did the Roman new legate do before starting the siege of Macherus?

3. What did Titus call for his men and the Jews to do?

4. Who were the leaders of Gamala?

5. Where was Josephus, according to Section 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What prophecy did Josephus recall regarding the Temple?

2. What was Macherus considered?

3. What freed the path for Vespasian to become Roman Emperor?

4. What did Titus tell his war council, in Section 9?

5. Why did Caesar disclaim responsibility, according to Section 8?

6. What developed over the high priesthood?

7. Why were the Jews in despair?

8. Who was Jeshua and what did he lead?

9. Why did Antiochus leave his kingdom to his family?

10. Who was Lucilius Bassus, according to Section 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the significance of Herod's leadership and discuss his rise to power and decisions made during his rule.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Vespasian's tactics in his advance and analyze his strategies described in The Jewish War.

Essay Topic 3

Define the high priesthood and examine why conflicts developed over the high priesthood and how it affected Roman garrisons.

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