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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 was the last work of Flavius Josephus recorded?

2. Who did Herod put in charge of the interrogation of Antipater, in Section 2?

3. Who was the King of Arabia who offered Hyrcanus protection?

4. Where was Archelaus banished to?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who was Sabinus, and what did he put down?

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

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

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

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

7. What did King Agrippa send to the Temple?

8. Who was Menahem, according to Section 4?

9. How did Caesar divide the kingdom?

10. Where did Josephus study?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define prophecy and examine its importance during Josephus' life.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Vespasian's tactics in his advance and analyze his strategies described in The Jewish War.

Essay Topic 3

Choose two leaders of Rome and compare their methods, decisions, and leadership traits to conclude who was the most effective leader.

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