Final Exam Review (Background & Context)

Question 1

Who were educated elites, landowners, & members of an urban class who profited from Roman rule?

Accepted Answer

Sadducees

Question 2

Which of the following is a criterion that should be used when formulating a theological principle?

Accepted Answer

the principle should be reflected in the text

Question 3

Which of the following genres appears in the NT?

Accepted Answer

Apocalyptic

Question 4

What was the most important event for the average Jew in New Testament times?

Accepted Answer

the revolt against the Greeks in the 2nd century BC

Question 5

_____ & _____ passed betwn Mesopotamia & Egypt in Israel, making it crucial n the ancient world

Accepted Answer

trade; communication

Question 6

Alexander the Great is from what region?

Accepted Answer

Macedonia

Question 7

Avoiding _______ and accumulating ________ organized much of ancient society.

Accepted Answer

shame; honor

Question 8

Comparing the texts of manuscripts together, uncovering errors & reconstructing the original texts is known as:

Accepted Answer

text criticism

Question 9

A ____ is the form that a story shift takes in narrative

Accepted Answer

pivot episode

Question 10

What is the most important principle of biblical interpretation?

Accepted Answer

context determines meaning!

Question 11

_____________ began renovating the Jewish temple in 20 BC.

Accepted Answer

Herod the Great

Question 12

Most calendars in antiquity had the ________ as year 1.

Accepted Answer

Founding of Rome

Question 13

To say the New Testament is “Scripture” means it is:

Accepted Answer

The Word of God

Question 14

The Hasmoneans

Accepted Answer

ruled Jerusalem through a small aristocracy

Question 15

Imperative verbs are often God's _______ to us

Accepted Answer

commands

Question 16

What does a reader need to know to understand the cultural power of allusions to people & events?

Accepted Answer

history

Question 17

What was the governing body of Judaism known as?

Accepted Answer

Sanhedrin

Question 18

Nebuchadnezzar began renovating the Temple in 20 BC.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

What was the term used for the assimilation of conquered peoples into the Greek Empire?

Accepted Answer

Hellenization

Question 20

Scholars are inclined to view the Gospels as what type of literature?

Accepted Answer

Biographies

Question 21

How did Alexander & his generals accomplish assimilation of conquered peoples into his Empire?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 22

What group chastised those who flirted with Hellenism & promoted vigorous adherence to the law?

Accepted Answer

Pharisees

Question 23

The predominant place of worship for Jews after the Babylonian exile was the:

Accepted Answer

Synagogue

Question 24

Who lived N of Jerusalem, claimed a separate heritage, & built their own temple on Mt Gerizim?

Accepted Answer

Samaritans

Question 25

Understanding context helps us to overcome

Accepted Answer

Bias

Question 26

The ______________ were regarded as guardians and transmitters of the Jesus tradition.

Accepted Answer

Apostles

Question 27

What body of water bordered ancient Israel to the west?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean Sea

Question 28

Which culture did not play a role in Jewish self-understanding?

Accepted Answer

Indian

Final Exam Review (Background & Context)

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Final Exam Review (Background & Context)

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