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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. About which people did Josephus write?
(a) The Israelites.
(b) The Jews.
(c) The Palestinians.
(d) The Gentiles.

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

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

10. Around what year does the author believe Jesus was born?
(a) 5 B.C.E.
(b) 1 C.E.
(c) 1 B.C.E.
(d) 15 B.C.E.

11. According to historical documents, when did the crucifixion take place?
(a) Between 16 and 26 C.E.
(b) Between 20 and 30 C.E.
(c) Between 5 and 7 C.E.
(d) Between 26 and 36 C.E.

12. What structure do many historians claim there were none of in Palestine during Jesus' life?
(a) Temples.
(b) Government buildings.
(c) Houses.
(d) Synagogues.

13. The author indicates that Jesus was born around the time of whose death?
(a) Pilate.
(b) John the Baptist.
(c) Herod the Great.
(d) Josephus.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What rural area did Jesus begin teaching in?

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

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