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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. When did Flavius Josephus live?

2. What was Flavius Josephus trained to be?

3. How long did John Hyrcanus stay in power, according to Section 2?

4. How old was Flavius Josephus when he returned home after his studies?

5. What did Flavius Josephus do each day with his toughest warriors?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when Josephus discovered Vespasian's plan to send him to Nero?

2. Who was Sabinus, and what did he put down?

3. Who captured Josephus, and what did he prophesy?

4. Who was considered traitorous by the Jews?

5. Who was Hyrcanus, and why was he killed?

6. What was Josephus rewarded with?

7. What changes did Herod make to his will?

8. What did Josephus tell the people of Jotapata?

9. Who was Gaius, and why was he assassinated, according to Section 1?

10. Who was Eleazar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Choose two leaders of Rome and compare their methods, decisions, and leadership traits to conclude who was the most effective leader.

Essay Topic 3

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

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