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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. When is Jesus' birthday traditionally celebrated?
(a) December 22.
(b) December 24.
(c) December 21.
(d) December 25.
2. What do Thomas Jefferson and Winston Churchill have that Jesus does not?
(a) Historical proof of what they said and did.
(b) A larger following.
(c) No proof of their actions.
(d) The ability to teach people.
3. Which Gospel tells the happenings in the early part of Jesus' career?
(a) Matthew.
(b) Mark.
(c) John.
(d) Luke.
4. What mention of the crucifixion of Jesus is contained in the Roman archives?
(a) Only his teachings are mentioned.
(b) There is complete documentation of his teachings and crucifixion.
(c) Several documents are written about him.
(d) None.
5. Who baptized Jesus?
(a) No one.
(b) Joseph.
(c) John the Baptist.
(d) Mary.
6. What does A.D. stand for?
(a) After Death.
(b) Anno Domini.
(c) After Divinity.
(d) Accepted Divinity.
7. Who was the high priest of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus?
(a) Judas Iscariot.
(b) Pontius Pilate.
(c) Joseph Caiaphas.
(d) Herod Antipas.
8. There is no evidence that the disciples did what after joining Jesus?
(a) Ate the Last Supper with him.
(b) Travelled with him.
(c) Spread Jesus' teachings.
(d) Worked.
9. What religion was started after Jesus' resurrection?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Hinduism.
10. Before becoming monotheists, whom did the Jews believe was the right hand of God?
(a) Jesus.
(b) An angel.
(c) Moses.
(d) Satan.
11. What aspects of Jesus' life does the author claim he will attempt to explain?
(a) His relationships, history, and teachings.
(b) His birth.
(c) His early childhood only.
(d) His Parables.
12. What did Jesus claim to have had following his baptism?
(a) A conversation with God.
(b) A spiritual awakening.
(c) An out-of-body experience.
(d) Divine powers.
13. There are key differences between the Gospels and what science?
(a) Astronomy.
(b) Physics.
(c) Geology.
(d) Biology.
14. What did the disciples continue to do after the resurrection?
(a) Preach the Word of God.
(b) Remain in hiding.
(c) Stay at the tomb.
(d) Fast.
15. Who revised the book "Antiquities of the Jews" and may have changed the text of the book?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Matthew.
(c) It has not been revised.
(d) Christian scribes.
Short Answer Questions
1. Around what year did Jesus travel to Jerusalem and initiate a conflict?
2. How many tribes of Israel were there in Jesus' time?
3. How long did the Israelites wander the desert after fleeing Egypt?
4. Between what dates do scholars accept that Jesus was crucified?
5. What was the result of Jesus' attempt to preach in Nazareth?
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