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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is Jesus' birthday traditionally celebrated?
(a) December 21.
(b) December 24.
(c) December 22.
(d) December 25.

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

3. Between what dates do scholars accept that Jesus was crucified?
(a) 29 and 31 C.E.
(b) Between 10 B.C.E. and 1 C.E.
(c) Between 35 and 40 C.E.
(d) Between 5 and 7 C.E.

4. Who had a large influence on Jesus' life and ministry?
(a) Josephus.
(b) Mary.
(c) John the Baptist.
(d) Paul.

5. Capernaum is a small town in what?
(a) Gilead.
(b) Galilee.
(c) Judaea.
(d) Samaria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who represented the Roman Empire in Judea at the time of Jesus?

2. What does B.C. stand for?

3. What date do the Gospels claim the crucifixion took place on?

4. What structure do many historians claim there were none of in Palestine during Jesus' life?

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

(see the answer key)

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