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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main problem historians have with the calendars used by the ancients?
(a) They were not uniform.
(b) There is no problem.
(c) They are different from the one we use today.
(d) There were no calendars in existence.

2. At one time, examining the life of Jesus was considered what?
(a) Unimportant.
(b) Mandatory.
(c) A sure way to Heaven.
(d) Sacrilegious.

3. What does B.C.E stand for?
(a) Between Christ's Eras.
(b) Before Common Evolution.
(c) Before Christ's Era.
(d) Before Common Era.

4. How much is Pontius Pilate mentioned in the histories written by Roman authors?
(a) Mentioned only incidentally.
(b) Mentioned a great deal.
(c) He is not mentioned.
(d) A complete history of his life is documented.

5. There are key differences between the Gospels and what science?
(a) Physics.
(b) Astronomy.
(c) Biology.
(d) Geology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem with the Gospels makes it hard to determine the date of Jesus' birth?

2. What religion was started after Jesus' resurrection?

3. What area do the histories written by Roman authors mainly cover?

4. About how old was Jesus when he was baptized?

5. What rural area did Jesus begin teaching in?

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