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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. What did Flavius Josephus do each day with his toughest warriors?

2. Who was commanding the Roman troops allied with Herod, in Section 2?

3. Whose army did Varus reinforce to fight the revolt in Judea.

4. What was Caesaria used as?

5. What was Flavius Josephus' father's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was considered traitorous by the Jews?

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

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

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

5. What did King Agrippa say about God, according to Section 4?

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

7. Where did Josephus study?

8. Who was Gaius, and why was he assassinated, according to Section 1?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the importance of sacrifices, and why Eleazar's decision made war between the Jews and Romans inevitable.

Essay Topic 2

Compare Vespasian and Josephus and examine the relationship between the two men.

Essay Topic 3

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

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