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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. Why did the soldiers not put out the fire as ordered?

2. Who was the governor of Syria, described in Section 9?

3. Who ordered the city and the sanctuary to be razed?

4. What young Jewish soldier was captured and crucified by the Romans, in Section 9?

5. Who took turns plundering the wealthy citizens of Jerusalem?

Short Essay Questions

1. Whose release did the Jewish people beg for?

2. What did the Sicarii and the Zealots practice?

3. How did John's preparations for assault fail?

4. What did the bandit leader John trick Titus into keeping?

5. What did Titus tell his war council, in Section 9?

6. What happened before the warring parties could use the war engines on each other?

7. What did the Fall of the City begin with, according to Section 6?

8. Why did Caesar disclaim responsibility, according to Section 8?

9. Why was John in a strategically awkward position?

10. What caused sadness and then anger in Jerusalem, according to Section 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the Jewish religion and analyze the importance of Jewish law and idolatry.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of succession in the early Roman government.

Essay Topic 3

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

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