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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. After Cullinane gives a preparatory lecture explaining plans and procedures to the staff at the dig before excavations begin, what does he do?
(a) Goes on a date.
(b) Answers questions.
(c) Returns to Chicago for a month.
(d) Faints from heat exhaustion.

2. What is the earliest date that Makor hears about Jesus Christ and his crucifixion?
(a) 172 C.E.
(b) 59 C.E.
(c) 31 C.E.
(d) 238 C.E.

3. Why can't Volkmar accept the terms presented by the Mameluke leaders upon their arrival to Makor?
(a) It would endanger his wife and son.
(b) He would lose his life.
(c) It would mean slavery for his people.
(d) He would lose his status.

4. Urbaal believes his statues were stolen by whom?
(a) Amalek.
(b) Joktan.
(c) Timna.
(d) Sumino.

5. How does Islam arrive at Makor?
(a) Through Arab language teachers.
(b) Through Arab slaves.
(c) Through Arab peace ambassadors.
(d) Through Arab squadrons of raiders.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to growing wheat, the earliest inhabitants of Makor learn to do what?

2. The history of Makor begins with the family of a man named what?

3. When do the Crusades end?

4. In 2200 B.C.E., about seven thousand years after Makor is first inhabited, what types of dwellings are found there?

5. After Rabbi Zaki's wife Rachel dies in Safed, who does he end up marrying?

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