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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What did Flavius Josephus decide to do?
(a) To stay in the town and fight.
(b) To try to flee the city.
(c) To surrender to the Romans.
(d) To fake his death.

5. Who was commanding the Roman troops allied with Herod, in Section 2?
(a) Fabius.
(b) Sosius.
(c) Marius.
(d) Josphus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who took power after Alexander's widow fell ill?

2. What was John's only limitation according to Josephus?

3. How long did John Hyrcanus stay in power, according to Section 2?

4. Who claimed to be the real heir of Herod?

5. What did Flavius Josephus tell the people of the town to explain his fleeing?

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