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madam-professor · **on:** Sep 12, 2019

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the role of prophets in Jewish history?

a. Prophets foretold the future, giving the Hebrews a permanent advantage over their enemies.
b. Prophets served as role models for material success.
c. Prophets gradually declined in importance as the loose confederation of Hebrew tribes was united into a single kingdom.
d. Prophets often appeared in times of national disaster or moral confusion; they exhorted the nation to obey God's law.
e. Prophets agreed with the priests' consistent insistence on deeper spiritual insight and morality in everyday life.

Question 2

What was the original role of the Roman Senate?

a. It was the chief legislative body of the Republic.
b. It could only advise the magistrates in legal matters.
c. It was the most important popular assembly.
d. It was the main governing body by the third century B.C.E.
e. It was the only body with total military authority.