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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote the Gospels?
(a) Matthew.
(b) They were written anonymously.
(c) The apostles.
(d) Jesus.

2. Between what dates do scholars accept that Jesus was crucified?
(a) Between 10 B.C.E. and 1 C.E.
(b) Between 35 and 40 C.E.
(c) Between 5 and 7 C.E.
(d) 29 and 31 C.E.

3. How long did the Israelites wander the desert after fleeing Egypt?
(a) One year.
(b) 11 months.
(c) 40 years.
(d) 40 days.

4. What leadership role was responsible for the day-to-day government of Rome?
(a) The dictator.
(b) The high priest in Jerusalem.
(c) The prefect.
(d) The governor.

5. Before becoming monotheists, whom did the Jews believe was the right hand of God?
(a) An angel.
(b) Moses.
(c) Satan.
(d) Jesus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Gospel conflicts with the others in its account of the crucifixion?

2. When were the Gospels named?

3. What structure do many historians claim there were none of in Palestine during Jesus' life?

4. What aspects of Jesus' life does the author claim he will attempt to explain?

5. What does A.D. stand for?

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