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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Twilight of an Empire, pg. 873 - 927.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The voice of the Hebrew god El-Shaddai tells the old man Zadok to _____.
(a) Forgive his brother.
(b) Leave the desert.
(c) Go to the forest.
(d) Befriend his enemies.

2. After Christianity is declared the religion of the empire, what does Rome want to build in Makor?
(a) Basilica.
(b) Monastary.
(c) Castle.
(d) Cathedral.

3. Approximately how many of the Jews of Makor agree to support Yigal's plan to oppose the Romans?
(a) Ten percent.
(b) Ninety percent.
(c) Half.
(d) One-fourth.

4. In the end, what does Petronius agree to with regard to the demands from Yigal and his group?
(a) He will not deliver the statues so long as the Jews go back home.
(b) He will resign his post without reaching a decision and move to Greece.
(c) He will send his troops to kill Yigal and his group.
(d) He will not raise taxes so long as the Jews work harder on the fields.

5. As Rahab predicted, there is trouble between the Hebrews and the Canaanites, and it stems from what?
(a) Differences in religion.
(b) Strong dislike between both groups.
(c) Differences in language.
(d) Strong jealousy betwen leaders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Abd Umar believes that in not accepting Muhammad, Christians and Jews are what?

2. Why is Simeon against Yigal's plans to oppose the Romans?

3. In 2200 B.C.E., Makor is ruled by whom?

4. After a menorah from around 1550 C.E. is uncovered at the dig, news stories incorrectly refer to it as what?

5. After Roman armies overtake the town of Makor, what happens to its Jewish residents?

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