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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Around what year did Jesus travel to Jerusalem and initiate a conflict?
(a) The year 30.
(b) The year 15.
(c) The year 20.
(d) The year 5.

2. Who represented the Roman Empire in Judea at the time of Jesus?
(a) Pontius Pilate.
(b) Judas Iscariot.
(c) Joseph Caiaphas.
(d) Herod Antipas.

3. What did Josephus study?
(a) History and biblical law.
(b) Astronomy.
(c) The culture of Israel.
(d) Palestinian ceremonies.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What must a historian weigh?

3. When is Jesus' birthday traditionally celebrated?

4. What did Jesus claim to have had following his baptism?

5. The author states that, unlike figures such as Thomas Jefferson or Winston Churchill, what are the people in this book considered to be?

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