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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What leadership role was responsible for the day-to-day government of Rome?
(a) The high priest in Jerusalem.
(b) The governor.
(c) The dictator.
(d) The prefect.

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

3. What years was the revolt that broke out in Palestine, which may have destroyed any records about Jesus?
(a) 66 C.E.
(b) 16 B.C.E.
(c) 100 C.E.
(d) 5 C.E.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What significant event, which became a Christian ordinance, took place prior to Jesus' execution?

2. What rural area did Jesus begin teaching in?

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

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

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

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