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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.

4. About which fact of Jesus' life is there no conflict?
(a) Jesus' date of birth.
(b) Jesus' date of death.
(c) The place where Jesus lived.
(d) Jesus' conflict in the Temple.

5. What date do the Gospels claim the crucifixion took place on?
(a) Sunday 17, Nisan.
(b) Ash Wednesday.
(c) April 16.
(d) Friday 15, Nisan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of this book?

2. What is difficult to determine with accuracy from ancient times?

3. Who baptized Jesus?

4. What season does the author indicate he believes Jesus was born during?

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

(see the answer key)

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