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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Josephus study?
(a) Astronomy.
(b) History and biblical law.
(c) The culture of Israel.
(d) Palestinian ceremonies.

3. Who wrote the Gospels?
(a) Jesus.
(b) They were written anonymously.
(c) The apostles.
(d) Matthew.

4. What must a historian weigh?
(a) Only the facts.
(b) Oral traditions.
(c) The way his work will be received by the public.
(d) Facts, news stories, and rumors.

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

6. Between what dates do scholars accept that Jesus was crucified?
(a) 29 and 31 C.E.
(b) Between 10 B.C.E. and 1 C.E.
(c) Between 5 and 7 C.E.
(d) Between 35 and 40 C.E.

7. At one time, examining the life of Jesus was considered what?
(a) A sure way to Heaven.
(b) Sacrilegious.
(c) Mandatory.
(d) Unimportant.

8. What does B.C.E stand for?
(a) Before Christ's Era.
(b) Before Common Era.
(c) Between Christ's Eras.
(d) Before Common Evolution.

9. There is no evidence that the disciples did what after joining Jesus?
(a) Spread Jesus' teachings.
(b) Ate the Last Supper with him.
(c) Travelled with him.
(d) Worked.

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

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

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

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

14. How long did the Israelites wander the desert after fleeing Egypt?
(a) 40 years.
(b) One year.
(c) 11 months.
(d) 40 days.

15. How many tribes of Israel were there in Jesus' time?
(a) 20.
(b) 30.
(c) 1.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who had a large influence on Jesus' life and ministry?

3. Where did Jesus do the majority of his work?

4. What mention of the crucifixion of Jesus is contained in the Roman archives?

5. How many others were executed with Jesus?

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