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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 The World That Produced the Bible: 587-400 B.C..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was different about the religion of the Jews and those of other nations?
(a) its popularity.
(b) its dogmatism.
(c) its longevity.
(d) its monotheism.

2. To determine if insertions have been made in a text, two or more of what elements must be present?
(a) wording, grammar, syntax, theme, and literary structure.
(b) dates, times, proper names, and subject matter.
(c) cross references, credentials, and clear writing style.
(d) vocabulary, annotated references, and historical context.

3. What information comes from knowing who wrote the Bible and when it was written?
(a) whether the text is authentic or not.
(b) how the languages have changed over the years.
(c) what the text meant in the Biblical world itself.
(d) only what the text means to us today.

4. What is a central part of the Jewish and Christian religions?
(a) that God never speaks to humankind.
(b) that God makes covenants with humankind.
(c) that God takes tribute from humankind.
(d) that God gives advice to humankind.

5. What writer became known as Author D?
(a) the writer who penned the book of Daniel.
(b) the author of Deuteronomy.
(c) the third autor of the Pentateuch.
(d) the chronicler of David.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which King of Judah is given credit for leading the people to worship false gods?

2. How is King Josiah killed?

3. Who conquered the Babylonians in 538 B.C.?

4. Why does Friedman say that insertions were necessary in Deuteronomy?

5. What religious practice was done by Hezekiah's son and grandson?

(see the answer key)

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