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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What mention of the crucifixion of Jesus is contained in the Roman archives?
(a) Only his teachings are mentioned.
(b) Several documents are written about him.
(c) There is complete documentation of his teachings and crucifixion.
(d) None.

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

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

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

6. What did Jesus claim to have had following his baptism?
(a) A spiritual awakening.
(b) A conversation with God.
(c) An out-of-body experience.
(d) Divine powers.

7. What aspects of Jesus' life does the author claim he will attempt to explain?
(a) His early childhood only.
(b) His birth.
(c) His relationships, history, and teachings.
(d) His Parables.

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

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

10. Who wrote the book "Antiquities of the Jews?"
(a) Sanders.
(b) Pilate.
(c) Josephus.
(d) Moses.

11. Who is the author of this book?
(a) Samuel Josephus.
(b) Bishop Linda Lee.
(c) Michael Parker.
(d) E.P. Sanders.

12. When did people begin to examine the history of Jesus?
(a) About 1000 years ago.
(b) As soon as he died.
(c) About 50 years ago.
(d) A little over 200 years ago.

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

14. What did early Christians believe Jesus' life was a fulfillment of?
(a) Prophecy.
(b) Laws made by the government.
(c) They did not believe he was a fulfillment of anything.
(d) Their prayer for a teacher.

15. What do Thomas Jefferson and Winston Churchill have that Jesus does not?
(a) The ability to teach people.
(b) Historical proof of what they said and did.
(c) A larger following.
(d) No proof of their actions.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the Israelites wander the desert after fleeing Egypt?

2. Around what year did Jesus travel to Jerusalem and initiate a conflict?

3. According to Sanders, through what context do many people see Jesus?

4. How many tribes of Israel were there in Jesus' time?

5. What did Josephus study?

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