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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which country was the gospel of Thomas found?
(a) England.
(b) Egypt.
(c) France.
(d) Israel.

2. Why did Herod have a grudge against John the Baptist?
(a) He told him his family descended from the lower classes.
(b) He told him he was a boring, humorless man.
(c) He told him it was wrong to have his brother's wife.
(d) He told him it was wrong to keep slaves.

3. Who does the spirit of God descend upon in the second act of remembrance?
(a) Herod.
(b) Mary.
(c) John.
(d) Miriam.

4. How does Matthew say Joseph responded to hearing that his wife was pregnant?
(a) He told her he wanted a divorce.
(b) He asked for God's help.
(c) He left for Egypt.
(d) He broke down in tears.

5. Who ruled during basileia?
(a) The Vikings.
(b) The Celts.
(c) The Romans.
(d) The Greco-Romans.

6. Who did people think a child had to have been acknowledged by to be someone?
(a) His mother.
(b) Caesar.
(c) His father.
(d) Herod.

7. Who baptized Jesus?
(a) Moses.
(b) John.
(c) Herod.
(d) Luke.

8. Complete the following sentence "Do not be afraid Mary, for you..."
(a) Found favor with God.
(b) Carry God's son.
(c) Find a man.
(d) Experience riches beyond your dream.

9. Which of Jesus' disciples talks about his baptism?
(a) Mark.
(b) Simon.
(c) Luke.
(d) Jacob.

10. What is the name of the barren couple in Genesis?
(a) Sarah and Abraham.
(b) Hannah and Elkanah.
(c) Mary and Joseph.
(d) Jacob and Rachel.

11. What famous Jew king lived in Bethlehem?
(a) Luke.
(b) Herod.
(c) David.
(d) James.

12. What do Matthew and Luke both agree on in their testaments?
(a) Jesus escaped to Egypt.
(b) Jesus walking upon water.
(c) The virginial conception of Jesus.
(d) Jesus rising from the dead.

13. Who did John the Baptist call the Lamb of God?
(a) Luke.
(b) Jordan.
(c) Mark.
(d) Jesus.

14. Where was John before he appeared publicly to Israel?
(a) Rome.
(b) Prison.
(c) The wilderness.
(d) Britain.

15. What was Athronges' occupation?
(a) Salesman.
(b) Priest.
(c) Actor.
(d) Shepherd.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Homer's book that talks about waging war abroad?

2. Which of the following did Jesus see as something that oppressed people?

3. What country did Gnaeaus Julius Agricola govern between 77 and 84 C.E.?

4. Who was assassinated on 44 B.C.E?

5. What concept does the quote talk about at the beginning of this section?

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