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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who represented the Roman Empire in Judea at the time of Jesus?
(a) Herod Antipas.
(b) Joseph Caiaphas.
(c) Judas Iscariot.
(d) Pontius Pilate.

3. How does the author state Jesus is seen in non-Christian literature?
(a) As relatively unknown.
(b) As an amazing performer of miracles.
(c) As a great leader.
(d) As a powerful man.

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

5. How much is Pontius Pilate mentioned in the histories written by Roman authors?
(a) A complete history of his life is documented.
(b) Mentioned only incidentally.
(c) Mentioned a great deal.
(d) He is not mentioned.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did early Christians believe Jesus' life was a fulfillment of?

3. What did Josephus study?

4. Who wrote the Gospels?

5. Around what year does the author believe Jesus was born?

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