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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. When did the rebellion against Archelaus start?

2. What did Caesar name Archelaus?

3. What did banning sacrifices for Caesar and Rome mean for Jerusalem?

4. What made Hyrcanus ineligible to be a high priest?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Alexander come to power, and what did he first do when he came to power?

3. Who captured Josephus, and what did he prophesy?

4. What changes did Herod make to his will?

5. What happened when Josephus discovered Vespasian's plan to send him to Nero?

6. What did King Agrippa send to the Temple?

7. Who was Hyrcanus, and why was he killed?

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

9. Where did Josephus study?

10. What did King Agrippa do when Vespasian arrived?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the methods used by the Romans, Jews, and other groups in defending or destroying cities.

Essay Topic 2

Define prophecy and examine its importance during Josephus' life.

Essay Topic 3

Take one side, either that of the Jewish people or the Romans, and argue for Caesar's decision to disclaim responsibility in regards to the Jews or for the Jews decision to refuse Roman mercy.

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