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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much is Pontius Pilate mentioned in the histories written by Roman authors?
(a) A complete history of his life is documented.
(b) Mentioned only incidentally.
(c) Mentioned a great deal.
(d) He is not mentioned.

2. Where in Jerusalem did Jesus start a disturbance?
(a) Mount Horeb.
(b) The Temple.
(c) In a marketplace.
(d) Along the River Jordan.

3. Whose historical writings are hard to reconcile with the Gospels?
(a) Josephus'.
(b) Pilate's.
(c) Jesus'.
(d) Moses'.

4. What does B.C. stand for?
(a) Before Crucifixion.
(b) Between Commonalities.
(c) Before Christmas.
(d) Before Christ.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. About which people did Josephus write?

5. About which fact of Jesus' life is there no conflict?

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