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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. How many Jews were killed in response to the death of 12 Roman soldiers?

2. What did Titus order flattened, to have the entire army enter Jerusalem?

3. What did John do with a few men and a zealot?

4. Who was commanding the Roman 10th Legion?

5. Who were the leaders of Gamala?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What caused sadness and then anger in Jerusalem, according to Section 6?

4. What was John committed to, according to Section 7?

5. How did John's preparations for assault fail?

6. Why was John in a strategically awkward position?

7. What did Vespasian have built?

8. What did the Sicarii and the Zealots practice?

9. What happened before the warring parties could use the war engines on each other?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define prophecy and examine its importance during Josephus' life.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the significance of Herod's leadership and discuss his rise to power and decisions made during his rule.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the methods used by the Romans, Jews, and other groups in defending or destroying cities.

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