Question 1 2 out of 2 points In the first century, what language did most Jews outside of Palestine speak?

Answer Correct Answer: a. Greek Question 2 2 out of 2 points Which book contends, "Faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead"? Answer Correct Answer: a. James Question 3 0 out of 2 points Which Jewish group controlled the temple in Jerusalem? Answer Correct Answer: d. Sadducees Question 4 2 out of 2 points What was the name of the Roman official who tried Jesus? Answer Correct Answer: b.

Pilate Question 5 0 out of 2 points The Jordan River empties into the: Answer Correct Answer: d. Dead Sea Question 6 0 out of 2 points Palestine is located between: Answer Correct Answer: d. The Mediterranean and the Dead Seas Question 7 0 out of 2 points The period of time covered by Acts is approximately: Answer Correct Answer: c. 30-61AD Question 8 0 out of 2 points What was the original language of the New Testament? Answer

Correct Answer:

a. Greek

Question 9 0 out of 2 points The letter that has greatest similarity to Jude is: Answer Correct Answer: c. 2 Peter Question 10 2 out of 2 points Who was the ruler of the Roman Empire when Jesus was born? Answer Correct Answer: b. Caesar Augustus Question 11 0 out of 2 points The first massive revolt of the Jewish people against the Romans took place in: Answer Correct Answer: c. 66-72AD Question 12 0 out of 2 points What was the main role of the Sanhedrin?

Answer Correct Answer: d. Supreme Court Question 13 0 out of 2 points The Roman authorities agreed to execute Jesus on what charge? Answer Correct Answer: d. Sedition Question 14 0 out of 2 points Who was the leader of Judea when Jesus was born? Answer Correct Answer: a. Herod the Great Question 15 0 out of 2 points Which book is devoted to the restoration of a runaway slave to his master? Answer Correct Answer: d. Philemon Question 16 2 out of 2 points

What is Jerome's translation of the scriptures commonly called? Answer Correct Answer: b. The Vulgate Question 17 0 out of 2 points To what does the word "eschatology" refer? Answer Correct Answer: b. Last Things Question 18 2 out of 2 points The so-called "Prison Letters" of Paul include: Answer Correct Answer: b. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon Question 19 0 out of 2 points The Jesus Seminar is most closely associated with: Answer Correct Answer: a. the quest for the historical Jesus Question 20

2 out of 2 points In which region of Palestine did Jesus grow up? Answer Correct Answer: a. Galilee Question 21 0 out of 2 points What empire was dominant during the lifetime of Jesus? Answer Correct Answer: d. Roman Question 22 0 out of 2 points Most of Jesus' ministry was carried out in: Answer Correct Answer: d. Galilee Question 23 0 out of 2 points The disciples were first called "Christian" at which city? Answer Correct Answer: b. Antioch

Question 24 2 out of 2 points Where were the Dead Sea Scrolls found? Answer Correct Answer: a. Qumran Question 25 0 out of 2 points Herod's temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans in: Answer Correct Answer: c. 70AD Question 26 0 out of 2 points Which book contains the missionary journeys of Paul? Answer Correct Answer: d. Acts Question 27 0 out of 2 points The Pastoral Letters of Paul include: Answer Correct Answer: c.

1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus Question 28 0 out of 2 points What was the main decision made at the "Council at Jerusalem" (Acts 15)? Answer Correct Answer: a. Gentiles did not have to become Jews before they became Christians Question 29 0 out of 2 points The ruler who introduced Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean world was: Answer Correct Answer: b. Alexander the Great Question 30 2 out of 2 points Justification by faith is the major theme of which of the following New Testament books? Answer Correct Answer: a. Romans Question 31 2 out of 2 points The gospel that most emphasizes Jesus as Savior of all humanity is: Answer

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c. Luke

Question 32 0 out of 2 points The gospel that most emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy is: Answer Correct Answer: a. Matthew Question 33 0 out of 2 points Modern English translations of the New Testament are based on: Answer Correct Answer: a. the Greek text of the New Testament Question 34 0 out of 2 points Before becoming a Christian, Paul was a member of which religious group? Answer Correct Answer: c. Pharisees Question 35 2 out of 2 points How was the decision made about which "books" should be in the Christian's authoritative

collection (New Testament canon)? Answer Correct Answer: b. Gradually, from the many books used by the churches Question 36 0 out of 2 points Which disciple of Jesus betrayed him in the garden? Answer Correct Answer: c. Judas Question 37 0 out of 2 points Which gospel do most scholars regard as the earliest to have been written? Answer Correct Answer: b. Mark Question 38 2 out of 2 points Paul deals with the doctrine of the resurrection in which letter? Answer Correct Answer: a. 1 Corinthians Question 39

0 out of 2 points In the days of Jesus, what were the places called where Jews met each Sabbath for worship and other community activites? Answer Correct Answer: b. Synagogues Question 40 0 out of 2 points What New Testament character's role was primarily to prepare the way for the coming of the Messiah? Answer Correct Answer: a. John the Baptist Question 41 2 out of 2 points Which of the Jewish "parties" (denominations) refused to accept such new ideas as belief in life after death, demons, and the resurrection? Answer Correct Answer: b. Sadducees Question 42 0 out of 2 points Which river connects to the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea? Answer

Correct Answer:

a. Jordan

Question 43 0 out of 2 points The homeland of Jesus was Answer Correct Answer: b. Palestine Question 44 0 out of 2 points Which of the following were the earliest New Testament documents to be written? Answer Correct Answer: a. Letters of Paul Question 45 2 out of 2 points Which best summarizes the contents of the "Sermon on the Mount"? Answer Correct Answer: a. Kingdom ethics (morality) Question 46 2 out of 2 points One of the central themes of John's gospel is:

Answer Correct Answer: c. Jesus as the divine Logos Question 47 0 out of 2 points The "Sermon on the Mount" is found in what gospel? Answer Correct Answer: a. Matthew Question 48 2 out of 2 points The New Testament book, the Revelation, represents a common, popular genre of literature. What kind of literature is it? Answer Correct Answer: a. Apocalyptic Question 49 0 out of 2 points The majority of the original twelve disciples of Jesus came from: Answer Correct Answer: d. Galilee Question 50 0 out of 2 points

What city was the main base of operation for Gentile missions and the starting point for Paul's three missionary journeys? Answer Correct Answer: c. Antioch