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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Gospels are missing characteristics of what type of literature, which makes them problematic?
(a) Biographies.
(b) Histories.
(c) Non-Fiction.
(d) Fiction.

2. Who is the author of this book?
(a) E.P. Sanders.
(b) Michael Parker.
(c) Bishop Linda Lee.
(d) Samuel Josephus.

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

4. What was Jesus able to do that John the Baptist could not?
(a) Heal the sick.
(b) Teach people.
(c) Preach.
(d) Baptize people.

5. There is no evidence that the disciples did what after joining Jesus?
(a) Spread Jesus' teachings.
(b) Ate the Last Supper with him.
(c) Worked.
(d) Travelled with him.

6. What religion was started after Jesus' resurrection?
(a) Judaism.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Hinduism.
(d) Christianity.

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

8. Where did Jesus spend the majority of his childhood?
(a) Israel.
(b) Jerusalem.
(c) Nazareth.
(d) Capernaum.

9. What is difficult to determine with accuracy from ancient times?
(a) The existence of Pilate.
(b) The place where Jesus worked.
(c) Dates.
(d) The names of the people in government.

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

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

12. What structure do many historians claim there were none of in Palestine during Jesus' life?
(a) Temples.
(b) Synagogues.
(c) Houses.
(d) Government buildings.

13. What did early Christians believe Jesus' life was a fulfillment of?
(a) They did not believe he was a fulfillment of anything.
(b) Prophecy.
(c) Their prayer for a teacher.
(d) Laws made by the government.

14. What significant event, which became a Christian ordinance, took place prior to Jesus' execution?
(a) The conflict at the Temple.
(b) The first worship service.
(c) The Last Supper.
(d) The resurrection.

15. Around what year does the author believe Jesus was born?
(a) 5 B.C.E.
(b) 15 B.C.E.
(c) 1 C.E.
(d) 1 B.C.E.

Short Answer Questions

1. What season does the author indicate he believes Jesus was born during?

2. Around what year did Jesus travel to Jerusalem and initiate a conflict?

3. The author says that that Jesus cannot be considered a historical figure because of the non-existence of what?

4. The author indicates that Jesus was born around the time of whose death?

5. The author describes the account of Jesus' life in this book as what?

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