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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was the high priest of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus?
(a) Judas Iscariot.
(b) Pontius Pilate.
(c) Joseph Caiaphas.
(d) Herod Antipas.

3. What date do the Gospels claim the crucifixion took place on?
(a) Friday 15, Nisan.
(b) Ash Wednesday.
(c) April 16.
(d) Sunday 17, Nisan.

4. What was the result of Jesus' attempt to preach in Nazareth?
(a) Failure.
(b) He was thrown out of the city.
(c) Great success.
(d) He gathered disciples there.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Thomas Jefferson and Winston Churchill have that Jesus does not?

3. What season does the author indicate he believes Jesus was born during?

4. What does B.C.E stand for?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What two points does Sanders say are made clear about the Kingdom of God?

2. Once the Jews had changed their way of worshiping at around the time Jesus began his ministry, how did Satan's role change?

3. When Pilate was first asked to execute Jesus, why did he refuse?

4. What opposing view to Jesus' prediction at the Temple do some people have?

5. In Chapter 1, in addition to examining the history of the Christian church, what else does Sanders say he will examine about the Christian church.

6. What does Sanders believe about any proof of Jesus giving himself a title?

7. What did Jesus' claim to be the Son of God make him appear to be to his critics?

8. In Chapter 15, whom does Sanders say the apostles were accountable to?

9. What is a legendary figure?

10. What did Jesus promise to anyone who was willing to make a sacrifice and follow him as a disciple?

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