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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Albinus allow in Judea?
(a) The Jews to give to the Temple.
(b) The Jews to recruit an army.
(c) Robbery, looting, and excessive taxes.
(d) The Temple to collect taxes.

4. What was Flavius Josephus rewarded with for helping Rome?
(a) His life.
(b) Jerusalem.
(c) A house in Rome, a pension, and Roman citizenship.
(d) 10,000 gold coins.

5. How long did John Hyrcanus stay in power, according to Section 2?
(a) 30 years.
(b) 33 years.
(c) 32 years.
(d) 31 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people did Florus ordered to be killed when the population objected to Florus's rule?

2. When did Flavius Josephus return home after spending a few years in Rome?

3. When was the "Jewish war" fought according to Section 1?

4. Why did Hyrcanus abdicate his throne?

5. How long did Alexander stay in power?

(see the answer key)

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