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

2. What area do the histories written by Roman authors mainly cover?
(a) Jerusalem.
(b) Rome proper.
(c) Israel.
(d) Galilee.

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

4. When did people begin to examine the history of Jesus?
(a) A little over 200 years ago.
(b) About 1000 years ago.
(c) As soon as he died.
(d) About 50 years ago.

5. Who revised the book "Antiquities of the Jews" and may have changed the text of the book?
(a) Matthew.
(b) It has not been revised.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Christian scribes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rural area did Jesus begin teaching in?

2. What did early Christians believe Jesus' life was a fulfillment of?

3. According to Sanders, through what context do many people see Jesus?

4. How does the author state Jesus is seen in non-Christian literature?

5. Up to approximately what date does the author say he will discuss early theology?

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