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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. What problem with the Gospels makes it hard to determine the date of Jesus' birth?
(a) They are often in conflict with each other.
(b) They have been revised to hide the date.
(c) They don't talk about Jesus' birth.
(d) They are difficult to read.

4. What does A.D. stand for?
(a) Anno Domini.
(b) After Death.
(c) After Divinity.
(d) Accepted Divinity.

5. Who baptized Jesus?
(a) No one.
(b) Mary.
(c) Joseph.
(d) John the Baptist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the high priest of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus?

2. What did Josephus study?

3. Between what dates do scholars accept that Jesus was crucified?

4. What leadership role was responsible for the day-to-day government of Rome?

5. What was Jesus able to do that John the Baptist could not?

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