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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. Who was the King of Parthia?

2. Who recalled a prophecy that claimed that when the Temple became square, the Sanctuary would fall?

3. How long after Nero's death did Otho came to power in Rome?

4. Where did the people of Jerusalem think Josephus died?

5. How many fighters did Eleazar command?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Josephus's appeal was ignored what was the final resolution, according to Section 9?

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

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

4. Who was Lucilius Bassus, according to Section 10?

5. What freed the path for Vespasian to become Roman Emperor?

6. What happened to overweight residents?

7. Why did people swallow gold coins, according to Section 8?

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

9. How did Caesar offer rewards?

10. What developed over the high priesthood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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