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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. About how old was Jesus when he was baptized?
(a) Late 20s.
(b) Late 30s.
(c) Three months old.
(d) Teenager.

3. Who is the author of this book?
(a) E.P. Sanders.
(b) Michael Parker.
(c) Samuel Josephus.
(d) Bishop Linda Lee.

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

5. What did Jesus claim to have had following his baptism?
(a) An out-of-body experience.
(b) Divine powers.
(c) A spiritual awakening.
(d) A conversation with God.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Thomas Jefferson and Winston Churchill have that Jesus does not?

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

4. What does B.C. stand for?

5. When were the Gospels named?

Short Essay Questions

1. Whose tables did Jesus overturn at the Temple?

2. What is a legendary figure?

3. Why wasn't the history of Jesus examined until about 200 years ago?

4. What prompted Jesus to begin his ministry at around the age of 20?

5. Why is it almost impossible to determine the dates of events that occurred in the ancient world?

6. Why were miracle workers more likely to be celebrated in the ancient world than they are today?

7. What are the terms B.C.E. and C.E. alternate abbreviations for, and what do they stand for?

8. In Chapter 12, what does Sanders say was a large focus of Jesus' work?

9. How does the author say he will treat this examination of the life of Jesus throughout the book?

10. How were the Gospels initially passed down to early Christians?

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