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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 made Caesar disclaim responsibility for the Jews, in Section 8?

2. What does Flavius say happened in Jerusalem during the siege?

3. Who were Antiochus and his son Epiphanes allying themselves with to revolt against Rome?

4. What region did Vespasian continue to conquer, in Section 6?

5. What happened to the first Roman soldier to climb the wall of Jerusalem?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who marched against Masada, and who occupied the city?

2. Whose release did the Jewish people beg for?

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

4. What was Macherus considered?

5. Who held the Upper City and the Great Wall?

6. What did Vespasian have built?

7. Why did Antiochus leave his kingdom to his family?

8. What happened to overweight residents?

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

10. Why was John in a strategically awkward position?

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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