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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What rural area did Jesus begin teaching in?
(a) Bethlehem.
(b) Jerusalem.
(c) Israel.
(d) Galilee.

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

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

5. Who was the semi-independent ruler of Palestine during the period that Jesus lived?
(a) Joseph Caiaphas.
(b) Josephus.
(c) Pontius Pilate.
(d) Herod Antipas.

6. About how old was Jesus when he was baptized?
(a) Three months old.
(b) Late 30s.
(c) Late 20s.
(d) Teenager.

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

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

9. Around what year did Jesus travel to Jerusalem and initiate a conflict?
(a) The year 5.
(b) The year 15.
(c) The year 20.
(d) The year 30.

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

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

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

13. How long did Jesus fast in the desert?
(a) One week.
(b) 40 years.
(c) 40 days.
(d) One month.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to historical documents, when did the crucifixion take place?

2. What problem with the Gospels makes it hard to determine the date of Jesus' birth?

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

4. What aspects of Jesus' life does the author claim he will attempt to explain?

5. Where did Jesus spend the majority of his childhood?

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