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

2. How many fighters did John command?

3. What view made Macherus a strategical fortress?

4. What does Flavius say the rival factions in Jerusalem destroyed?

5. Who replaced Nero after his death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to overweight residents?

2. Whose release did the Jewish people beg for?

3. What did Romans do to those who tried to escape Jerusalem?

4. Why was John in a strategically awkward position?

5. What was the layout of the City described in the maps on pages 488 and 491?

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

7. What developed over the high priesthood?

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

9. What did Vespasian have built?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of succession in the early Roman government.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the historical significance of the Roman Empire's establishment and how it changed the face of civilization of Rome and surrounding countries.

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