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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were the stories in the Gospels originally shared?
(a) In newspapers.
(b) In complete written narratives.
(c) Through the writing of the Gospels.
(d) Through the oral tradition.

2. According to Sanders, through what context do many people see Jesus?
(a) Fictional.
(b) Theology and salvation.
(c) As a government leader.
(d) As a mythical being.

3. The author states that, unlike figures such as Thomas Jefferson or Winston Churchill, what are the people in this book considered to be?
(a) Legendary.
(b) Unimportant.
(c) Divine beings.
(d) Fictional.

4. 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.

5. What area do the histories written by Roman authors mainly cover?
(a) Jerusalem.
(b) Galilee.
(c) Rome proper.
(d) Israel.

6. What did the disciples continue to do after the resurrection?
(a) Preach the Word of God.
(b) Fast.
(c) Stay at the tomb.
(d) Remain in hiding.

7. Up to approximately what date does the author say he will discuss early theology?
(a) 134 C.E.
(b) 80 C.E.
(c) 12 B.C.E.
(d) 30 C.E.

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

9. How many others were executed with Jesus?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 19.

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

11. What is difficult to determine with accuracy from ancient times?
(a) The place where Jesus worked.
(b) Dates.
(c) The existence of Pilate.
(d) The names of the people in government.

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

13. What relation were Jesus' disciples Andrew and Peter?
(a) Father and son.
(b) Uncle and nephew.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Cousins.

14. What season does the author indicate he believes Jesus was born during?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

15. Where did Jesus do the majority of his work?
(a) Nazareth.
(b) Capernaum.
(c) Bethlehem.
(d) Jerusalem.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. At one time, examining the life of Jesus was considered what?

4. How long did Jesus fast in the desert?

5. When did people begin to examine the history of Jesus?

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