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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who took power after Alexander's widow fell ill?
(a) Aristobulus.
(b) John.
(c) Antigonus.
(d) Hyrcanus.

3. What made Hyrcanus ineligible to be a high priest?
(a) He was married.
(b) He ears were mutilated.
(c) He was not circumcised.
(d) He did not attend the right school.

4. Why did Hyrcanus abdicate his throne?
(a) He was afraid of being killed.
(b) He didn't want to rule.
(c) His wife and children were hostages.
(d) He was too young to rule.

5. How long did Alexander stay in power?
(a) 28 years.
(b) 27 years.
(c) 26 years.
(d) 29 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Flavius Josephus foresee becoming emperor of Rome?

2. When did Flavius Josephus live?

3. Why did Flavius Josephus hide in a temple during a Jewish insurrection, after coming back from Rome?

4. How long did Caligula stay in power?

5. Where did Flavius Josephus live?

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