Introduction to Jesus and His World
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EXAMINATION – Select only one answer for each question. You may reference the course material as you take the examination. Your examination is 2/3 of your total grade.

1). Jesus was one of many….

a. indigenous healers    b. itinerate preachers    c. Christs    d. all of these

 

2). Many messianic figures taught counter cultural ideals and instigated riots and uprisings against the Roman rule.

qTRUE  qFALSE

 

3). Roman crucifixions were very uncommon  during the time of Christ.  

qTRUE  qFALSE

 

4). Peace to Rome and quiet to the provinces is the

a. last verse in Acts  b. Roman mantra   c. Jewish nightmare   d. none of these

 

5). Jesus selected men that He was unacquainted with to be His disciples.

qTRUE  qFALSE

 

6). A student wants to gain __________ from the teacher.

a. miraculous works    b. wealth    c. knowledge    d. none of these

 

7). A disciple wants to ______________ like the teacher.

a. become    b. fascinate others    c.  ride a donkey    d. none of these

 

8). An apostle is one who is ____________  by the teacher.

a. oppressed    b. awestruck     c. sent out   d. all of these

 

9). All of the Apostles except Peter were from Judea. 

qTRUE  qFALSE

 

10). Peter, James and John were often referred to as the “inner circle” of Jesus’ Apostles. 

qTRUE  qFALSE

 

11). Peter is buried outside of Rome at Tre Fontane.

qTRUE  qFALSE

 

12). Religious life played a key role in the interaction of various people groups.

qTRUE  qFALSE

 

13). Greek culture was influential in several ways in Palestine.

qTRUE  qFALSE

 

 

 

14). Devout Jews considered the Samaritans to be….

a. illegitimate    b. good friends     c. slaves    d. none of these

 

15). The Sadducees were often criticized for having a narrow view of the law.

qTRUE  qFALSE

 

16). The Zealots were a group of men dedicated to copying the Old Testament Scripture and living a highly pacifist lifestyle. 

qTRUE  qFALSE

 

17). There were miracle workers scattered throughout the streets of Judea and Galilee.

qTRUE  qFALSE

 

18). When Jesus told those around Him not to tell what had just happened or what they had seen, we call this the…

a. Roman mantra    b. sign of peace    c. a beatitude    d. none of these

 

19). Jesus was perplexing to the authorities, because He lived….

a. in Galilee    b. faultless and sinless    c. as a Roman would   d. none of these

 

20). The cornerstone of the Christian faith is the literal bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ.

qTRUE  qFALSE

 

21). Sane people do not give their mortal lives to perpetuate a lie or a hoax.

qTRUE  qFALSE

 

22). The early Christians were empowered and controlled by the Holy Spirit.

qTRUE  qFALSE

 

23). The Gospel is a universal invitation from which very few are excluded.

qTRUE  qFALSE





FINAL ASSIGNMENTWrite a paper not less than 500 words describing how you perceive that Jesus discussed with His disciples the culture and society they experienced on their journeys. Use a minimum of two distinctly different Gospel passages from the New Testament as a foundation for your paper. If you quote an external reference, be sure to use proper foot notes as illustrated in this course text. This paper is worth 1/3 of your final grade.  



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