Anderson Exam 2 Q4

Question 1

The second temple was more magnificent than the first temple built by Solomon.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

The influence of Greek thought, language, and culture spread throughout the East after the reign of Alexander the Great.

Accepted Answer

Hellenism

Question 3

Typology establishes historical correspondence between the OT and the NT.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

The book of Esther is read annually at the Jewish festival of _______________.

Accepted Answer

Purim

Question 5

Major power in the ancient Near East ca. 539–332 BC.

Accepted Answer

Persian Empire

Question 6

One of the dominant theological themes in Ezra-Nehemiah is covenant renewal in the postexilic community.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Term describing the period during which both Israel and Judah were exiled from the Promised Land.

Accepted Answer

Exilic

Question 8

Term describing the period after which the people of Judah were repatriated by Cyrus.

Accepted Answer

Post-exilic

Question 9

The plotline of Esther revolves around an attempt to _______________.

Accepted Answer

Exterminate the Jews

Question 10

Reforms instituted by Ezra and Nehemiah addressed all of the following EXCEPT _______________.

Accepted Answer

Failure to offer animal sacrifices to the LORD

Question 11

Chronicles shows no concern for the temple or worship.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Nehemiah undertook an initiative to do what in Jerusalem?

Accepted Answer

Rebuilt the walls around Jerusalem

Question 13

The chronicler emphasized the kingship of ____________.

Accepted Answer

David

Question 14

The prophetic theme of God's protection of his people can be seen in the plot of Esther.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

King who ruled Persia during the time of Esther.

Accepted Answer

Xerxes I

Question 16

The author of Ezra-Nehemiah had a theological purpose in writing the books.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

The chronicler idealized which two kings as the "type figures" of a "good" king?

Accepted Answer

David and Solomon

Question 18

Which nation defeated Persia?

Accepted Answer

Greece

Question 19

What is another name for King Xerxes?

Accepted Answer

Ahasuerus

Question 20

Which modern-day genre is Esther most like?

Accepted Answer

Short story

Question 21

Chronicles concentrates on the legitimization of the priestly and Levitical authority.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

_______________ is portrayed by the chronicler as a "good" king.

Accepted Answer

Hezekiah

Question 23

Esther is the only book in the Bible which does not mention the name of God.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a major theme in Chronicles?

Accepted Answer

Conquest of Canaan

Question 25

In 1 Chronicles, Ezra the Scribe identifies himself as the author of 1 and 2 Chronicles.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 26

________ were the equivalent of professional clergy in Israel.

Accepted Answer

Priests and Levites

Question 27

Because of internal evidence scholars have determined that Mordecai was the author of Esther.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 28

One of the primary genres in Ezra-Nehemiah is _______________.

Accepted Answer

Memoir

Question 29

Nehemiah was the cupbearer for which king?

Accepted Answer

Artaxerxes I

Question 30

__________ is the antagonist in the book of Esther who plots to have all of the Jews in Persia killed.

Accepted Answer

Haman

Question 31

The chronicler uses simple language and syntax leading many scholars to believe he is from humble origins and uneducated

Accepted Answer

False

Question 32

Ezra was a priest and a scribe.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

The author of the book of Esther demonstrates an extensive knowledge of the operation of the Persian court.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 34

Ezra and Nehemiah form a single book in the Hebrew Bible.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 35

Chronicles focuses on the divided monarchy.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 36

Festival that celebrates God's deliverance of Israel as recorded in the book of Esther.

Accepted Answer

Purim

Question 37

A collection of intertestamental Jewish literature, recognized as deuterocanonical in some Christian traditions.

Accepted Answer

Apocrypha

Question 38

Ezra and Nehemiah came from the Persian city of _______________.

Accepted Answer

Susa

Question 39

Ezra and Nehemiah came to Jerusalem during the reign of King ________________.

Accepted Answer

Artaxerxes I

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