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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Severus to Decius.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Hardian's _____________ year of ruling, the war came to a head and the Jews were forced into Diaspora.
(a) Sixteenth.
(b) Twelfth.
(c) Eighteenth.
(d) Fourteenth.

2. Marcus Aurelius reigned for how many years?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Nineteen.
(d) Sixteen.

3. In a war when Aurelius's men were parched, the Melitene Legion, who were Christians, prayed for what and God answered them?
(a) Sun.
(b) Rain.
(c) Shade.
(d) Snow.

4. One of the most influential men in the Roman court, __________, sought to exterminate the Jews.
(a) Sejanus.
(b) Titus.
(c) Claudius.
(d) Decius.

5. Origen is an important church __________, so he is discussed at some length.
(a) Cleaner.
(b) Member.
(c) Father.
(d) Leader.

Short Answer Questions

1. Under whose reign did famine come to the empire?

2. Who else also left behind a defense of the faith?

3. Philo could hold his own with anyone and was a great fan of who?

4. Eusebius then describes the heresies of ____________, the successor to Simon the Magus, the heresies of Cerinthus, and Nicolaus from the Ebionite Sect.

5. Why did Origen leave for Greece?

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