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The Historical Jesus Final
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1
What caused the disciples to come together after fleeing Jerusalem after Jesus' death?
Peter threatening them with death.
Discovery they could make money from this.
A miracle of catching fish and everyone agreeing Jesus did it.
Visions of Jesus returned from death.
2
Who was the only composer to write an oratorio with Jesus singing?
Mozart
Bach
Beethoven
Handel
3
Why did Jesus grow a beard?
Because it was counterculture.
To look older.
The painters wanted to depict Jesus as a monk.
To emphasize his humanity.
4
Where was Jesus' support network located?
Capernaum
Nazareth
Bethany
Jerusalem
5
What Gospels disagree with each other on whether Passover was on Thursday or Saturday?
Mark & John v Matthew & Luke
Matthew v Luke
Synoptics v John
Luke v Mark, Matthew, & John
6
What is the significance of Jesus riding a donkey to enter Jerusalem?
Jesus liked donkeys.
Jesus was making a mockery of Roman emperors and conquerors.
Jesus was declaring himself a humble pacifist.
Jesus was declaring himself king.
7
Why did Jesus trash the Temple?
He was making a statement against capitalism/consumerism.
He was protesting animal sacrifice.
He thought the Kingdom of God was coming soon, in that very week.
Jesus was making a peaceful protest against the Temple priesthood.
8
What does Barabbas mean?
Son of Abbas
Son of the Father
Son of God
Clone of Jesus
9
What day of the week did Jesus die on?
Thursday
Sunday
Friday
Tuesday
10
What is objectively greatest Jesus movie of all time?
Il Vangelo Secondo Matteo
Jesus Christ Superstar
The Last Temptation of Christ
None of the above
11
What is the name of the other musical written about Jesus (besides Jesus Christ Superstar)?
Jesus
Christpilled
Godspell
Go Fish!
12
Which biblical figures does the birth of Jesus in Matthew echo
Abraham
Moses
David
Melchizedek
13
Who was the name of the madman who got whipped for proclaiming the destruction of the Temple?
Jesus ben Ananias
The Egyptian prophet
Jesus bar Joseph
Jesus bar Abbas
14
Why was Jesus not giving a "trial by jury" and sentenced to death by crucifixion?
Crucifixion was the legal punishment for blasphemy.
He was not a Roman citizen and therefore legally a slave.
Pilate wanted to make an example of Jesus.
He was too dangerous to risk being acquitted.
15
What is the symbolism of Jesus being anointed in Bethany?
The woman was acknowledging Jesus' upcoming death and burial.
There was heavy sexual tension involved.
The woman was asking forgiveness from Jesus.
The woman was anointing Jesus as king and messiah.
16
A group of Roman Temple police came to arrest Jesus.
False
True
17
What day of the week did Jesus celebrate the Passover with his disciples?
Friday
Thursday
Tuesday
Sunday
18
Why was this painting of Jesus controversial?
Jesus was shown as too human.
The model for Jesus was Jewish.
This was a self-portrait.
Jesus was portrayed without a halo.
19
Jesus' movement anticipated his death.
False
True
20
Why did Jesus and his disciples head to the Mount of Olives/Gethsemane after Passover dinner?
Mount of Olives was a graveyard, and Jesus liked hanging around graveyards.
It was a nice spot to see the Kingdom of God come down to earth.
Nice spot for a picnic.
They wanted to hide from the authorities amid the encamped pilgrims.
21
What does the fact that Jesus had his followers welcoming him into Jerusalem?
They all believed he was the Messiah
His followers were planning a surprise deathday party for him.
Jesus' entry was preplanned.
22
What classical figure is Jesus most depicted like in the art of the early church?
Orpheus
Dionysus
Hermes
Alexander
23
What Greek word does Paul use to describe Jesus?
Logos (Word)
Kurios (Lord/Demigod)
Theos (God)
Anthropos (Man)
24
Who was the nominal High Priest and the actual High Priest during the trial of Jesus?
Caiphas and Jonathan
Caiphas and Annas
Annas and Caiphas
Ananias and Josephus
25
Caiphas and Annas were members of?
The Fadducees
The Essenes
The Sadducees
The Pharisees
26
What was the approximate date of Jesus' birth (before Herod's death)
4 B.C.
A.D. 1
A.D. 7
7 B.C.
27
The Sanhedrin tried and found Jesus guilty of blasphemy.
False
True
28
Where does the Gospel of Mark (the more historically probable account) say Jesus was anointed?
Head
Feet
29
The Sadducees were the ones who conspired to kill Jesus.
False
True
30
What crime led to the arrest of Jesus?
Being anointed as a king.
Riding into Jerusalem on a donkey.
Starting a rebellion against Rome.
Cleansing the temple.
31
Who was the man who buried Jesus' body?
Joseph of Arimathea
Mary Magdalene
Pilate
Nicodemus
32
What calendar was Jesus using to celebrate Passover?
The Gregorian calendar
The Easter Bunny calendar
The Jewish lunar calendar
The Essene calendar
33
What day of the week did Jesus enter Jerusalem in and cleanse the Temple?
Sunday
Tuesday
Friday
Thursday
34
What is the significance of the character of Barabbas?
Is the twin brother of Thomas, the Twin.
Shows how Jesus was different from violent rebels.
FIrst attested source to the life and deeds of Barabbas.
Tries to pivot any accusations of rebellion against Jesus to Barabbas.
35
In which Gospel, is Pilate an ally of Jesus who has philosophical conversations with him?
Luke
Mark
John
Matthew
36
What is the term for the genre of Nativity stories?
TRADITION!!!
Midrash
Christmas stories
Fairy tales
37
In which Gospel, is Pilate a neutral agent who condemns Jesus to death?
Mark
Luke
John
Matthew
38
Jesus' disciples fought back and Jesus was freed.
True
False
39
Why did the Sadducees decide to kill Jesus?
They hated Jesus because he spoke the truth.
The Sadducees didn't believe in a Messiah and saw Jesus as a threat.
Jesus was being a liberal hippie, and they didn't like it.
Jesus had made death threats against them.
40
Jesus might have celebrated Passover at the upper room of an Essene synagogue.
True
False
41
Why did Jesus and his disciples arrive at Jerusalem a week early?
They wanted to tour the historical sites.
They wanted to meet up with friends before.
Jesus wanted to have some time to rest before he died.
They need to perform purification rituals before celebrating Passover.
42
Jesus likely did not pray at the Garden of Gethsemane.
True
False
43
For what crime did Pilate condemn Jesus to death?
Leading an armed insurrection.
Teaching that government is a fictitious concept.
Claiming to be the Messiah.
Preaching against Rome.
44
What is significant about the flogging of Jesus?
It was to please the crowd.
It was a method of torture.
It involved thirty-nine lashes.
It was a method of interrogation.
45
What Gospel first puts forth the idea that Jesus is God (theos) and equal with God the Father?
Gospel of Mark
Gospel of Matthew
Gospel of Luke
Gospel of John
46
What is one of the differences between Matthew and Luke's account of Jesus birth?
Jesus being born in a stable vs being born at home.
All of the above.
The angel appearing to Joseph vs. The angel appearing to Mary.
The visit of the Magi vs. the visit of the shepherds.
47
What belief did the disciples change that allowed Christianity to continue after Christ's death?
Jesus not being the Messiah anymore.
The time of the imminent Kingdom of God.
The inclusion of Gentiles into the faith.
Jesus being a man.
48
What book mixes the stories of both Matthew and Luke?
The Bible
The Gospel of John
Protoevangelium of James
The Gospel of Barnabas
49
What is significant about John's version of Jesus cleansing the temple?
Jesus challenges priests to destroy the Temple, symbolizing God's kingdom.
Jesus does it 3 years before his death, removing it as a cause of death.
Jesus does not quote the prophets, since he doesn't believe in the Bible.
Jesus uses a whip to cleanse the Temple, symbolizing violence.
50
Why did Judas choose to betray Jesus?
Jesus told him to do it.
Judas was trying to force Jesus to start a rebellion against Rome.
Judas didn't believe that Jesus was the messiah.
He and Jesus were having a love affair that ended in a bad breakup.
