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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About how old was Jesus when he was baptized?
(a) Teenager.
(b) Late 20s.
(c) Three months old.
(d) Late 30s.

2. What relation were Jesus' disciples Andrew and Peter?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Father and son.
(c) Uncle and nephew.
(d) Brothers.

3. About which people did Josephus write?
(a) The Gentiles.
(b) The Jews.
(c) The Palestinians.
(d) The Israelites.

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

5. What mention of the crucifixion of Jesus is contained in the Roman archives?
(a) Only his teachings are mentioned.
(b) Several documents are written about him.
(c) There is complete documentation of his teachings and crucifixion.
(d) None.

6. Up to approximately what date does the author say he will discuss early theology?
(a) 134 C.E.
(b) 30 C.E.
(c) 12 B.C.E.
(d) 80 C.E.

7. According to Sanders, through what context do many people see Jesus?
(a) Fictional.
(b) Theology and salvation.
(c) As a government leader.
(d) As a mythical being.

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

9. What years was the revolt that broke out in Palestine, which may have destroyed any records about Jesus?
(a) 16 B.C.E.
(b) 100 C.E.
(c) 5 C.E.
(d) 66 C.E.

10. What problem with the Gospels makes it hard to determine the date of Jesus' birth?
(a) They have been revised to hide the date.
(b) They are difficult to read.
(c) They are often in conflict with each other.
(d) They don't talk about Jesus' birth.

11. What did Jesus claim to have had following his baptism?
(a) A spiritual awakening.
(b) Divine powers.
(c) A conversation with God.
(d) An out-of-body experience.

12. What does C.E. stand for?
(a) Common Epiphany.
(b) Christian Evolution.
(c) Common Era.
(d) Christ's Era.

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

14. What date do the Gospels claim the crucifixion took place on?
(a) Sunday 17, Nisan.
(b) Friday 15, Nisan.
(c) April 16.
(d) Ash Wednesday.

15. How long did Jesus fast in the desert?
(a) One week.
(b) 40 days.
(c) One month.
(d) 40 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. When were the Gospels named?

2. What rural area did Jesus begin teaching in?

3. Who is the author of this book?

4. There are key differences between the Gospels and what science?

5. What did the disciples continue to do after the resurrection?

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