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

2. Who wrote the book "Antiquities of the Jews?"
(a) Sanders.
(b) Moses.
(c) Josephus.
(d) Pilate.

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

4. What religion was started after Jesus' resurrection?
(a) Judaism.
(b) Hinduism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Buddhism.

5. When did people begin to examine the history of Jesus?
(a) As soon as he died.
(b) About 1000 years ago.
(c) A little over 200 years ago.
(d) About 50 years ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to historical documents, when did the crucifixion take place?

2. About which people did Josephus write?

3. What relation were Jesus' disciples Andrew and Peter?

4. What mention of the crucifixion of Jesus is contained in the Roman archives?

5. What years was the revolt that broke out in Palestine, which may have destroyed any records about Jesus?

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