Question 1

The Septuagint became the standard biblical text for
A)East Indians.
B)Russian Orthodox Christians.
C)Muslims.
D)Jews throughout the Greco-Roman world.

Accepted Answer

The Septuagint was a Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, and it became the standard biblical text for Jews throughout the Greco-Roman world. While it was used in some Christian traditions, particularly in the Eastern Orthodox Church, it was not adopted by East Indians or Muslims.

Question 2

What biographic detailed information about the life of Jesus is conveyed in all four Gospels?
A)Nothing is known about his birth and death; only his teachings remain.
B)His entire life is well detailed,including his formative years and how his education,associations,etc.influenced him.
C)Only the final week of his human existence (with the exception of his birth and a single incident during a pilgrimage to Jerusalem)and his public ministry are conveyed.
D)The first five and the last five years of his life are covered.

Accepted Answer

All four Gospels focus on the final week of Jesus' life, including his arrest, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection. His public ministry is also covered, including his teachings, miracles, and interactions with various individuals and groups. Only Luke and Matthew provide brief accounts of his birth, and there is no information about his formative years or education. Similarly, there is no information about his death beyond the accounts of his crucifixion and resurrection. Therefore, the most accurate answer is C.

Question 3

The practice of objectively investigating the oral traditions that preceded the written Gospels and the analysis of their final form,content,and structure is called
A)scriptural journalism.
B)divine judgment.
C)anthropological study.
D)biblical criticism.

Accepted Answer

The practice described is that of biblical criticism, which involves examining the origins, composition, authorship, and meaning of biblical texts, including those that were originally transmitted orally. This involves objectively analyzing the final form, content, and structure of these texts, without presupposing their divine inspiration or authority.

Question 4

What work was produced,according to legend,by seventy-two Hebrew scholars,divided into twelve groups of six,laboring for seventy-two days,and ultimately creating identical translations in isolation?
A)the Septuagint
B)the Pentateuch
C)Revelation
D)the Torah

Accepted Answer

The work produced according to the legend of the seventy-two Hebrew scholars is the Septuagint.

Question 5

The "Passion" refers to
A)the feelings and desires of Jesus' life.
B)the suffering and death of Jesus.
C)the longing for the Parousia.
D)the zeal for fighting evil.

Accepted Answer

The "Passion" specifically refers to the suffering and death of Jesus, particularly during the events leading up to his crucifixion.

Question 6

The four Gospels are united in their emphasis of the value and significance of Jesus' ministry,death,and resurrection,thus forming the composite foundational document for the Christian religion.But,they are diverse in
A)their assessment of who Jesus was.
B)their authors' thoughts and responses to Jesus' ministry,death,and resurrection.
C)their methods of telling their readership where and how Jesus grew up.
D)the languages they were written in.

Accepted Answer

The four Gospels, while united in their core message, reflect the unique perspectives and responses of their authors to Jesus' life and teachings.

Question 7

What is the distinction between gospel and Gospel?
A)Uncapitalized,gospel is an oral message; capitalized,Gospel is a literary work.
B)Uncapitalized,gospel refers to non-Christian scripture; capitalized,Gospel refers to New Testament scripture.
C)Uncapitalized,gospel just means news; capitalized,Gospel means good news.
D)Uncapitalized,gospel is a style of music; capitalized,Gospel is any piece of literature that is true.

Accepted Answer

Uncapitalized, "gospel" generally refers to the message or teachings of Christianity, while capitalized, "Gospel" specifically refers to the first four books of the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), which detail the life and teachings of Jesus.

Question 8

Writing 600 years before the time of Jesus,Jeremiah prophesied that the Old Covenant would be replaced by
A)democracy.
B)self-rule.
C)the New Covenant,or "Testament."
D)the Mosaic Covenant.

Accepted Answer

Jeremiah prophesied about the coming of a new covenant or "Testament" between God and his people, which would replace the Old Covenant. This prophecy was fulfilled with the coming of Jesus and the establishment of Christianity. None of the other options are mentioned or relevant to Jeremiah's prophecy.

Question 9

Which is not apocrypha (a deuterocanonical book)?
A)2 Maccabees
B)Esdras
C)Malachi
D)Judith

Accepted Answer

Malachi is considered a part of the Jewish and Protestant biblical canon, and is not considered apocryphal.

Question 10

Which are not examples of New Testament literary forms?
A)apocalyptic literature
B)the Gospels
C)narratives of the early church and the epistles
D)hymnals

Accepted Answer

Hymnals are not a common literary form found in the New Testament. The other options, apocalyptic literature, the Gospels, and narratives of the early church and epistles, are all examples of New Testament literary forms.

Question 11

"Messiah" means
A)Holy One.
B)Anointed One.
C)King.
D)Wise One.

Accepted Answer

"Messiah" comes from the Hebrew word "Mashiach" which means "anointed one". In Jewish tradition, the Messiah is the expected savior who will bring peace to the world. In Christian tradition, Jesus is believed to be the Messiah.

Question 12

Which religion believes that the Quran transmits the one true faith?
A)Buddhism
B)Judaism
C)Hinduism
D)Islam

Accepted Answer

Islam believes that the Quran is the literal word of God and it transmits the one true faith. Muslims believe that the Quran is the final revelation of God to humanity and is meant to guide all of humanity towards the right path.

Question 13

Christians believed that all the covenants and promises made to Israel throughout history were fulfilled by
A)Moses.
B)the work of the seventy.
C)the apostles.
D)Jesus.

Accepted Answer

Christians believe that Jesus fulfilled all the covenants and promises made to Israel throughout history through his life, death, and resurrection. This belief is based on passages from the New Testament that refer to Jesus as the Messiah, the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, and the ultimate sacrifice for sin.

Question 14

The "Fifth Gospel" (which was not included in the New Testament)was unlike the other Gospels in that it contains no mention of Jesus' miracles,his death,or resurrection.This book was written by
A)Mark.
B)John.
C)Thomas.
D)Luke.

Accepted Answer

The "Fifth Gospel" is considered to be the Gospel of Thomas, which is a collection of sayings attributed to Jesus but does not include any narrative about his life or miracles. This Gospel was not included in the New Testament canon.

Question 15

"Orthodoxy" means
A)correct teaching.
B)the mainstream view.
C)holy writings.
D)divinely inspired instruction.

Accepted Answer

Orthodoxy refers to the correct or accepted teachings of a particular religion or belief system. It is derived from the Greek words "orthos," meaning correct, and "doxa," meaning teaching or opinion.

Question 16

What did Christian leaders intend to do when they assembled at Nicaea in Asia Minor about 300 years after Jesus was crucified?
A)Plan a holy war against Islam.
B)Write an amendment to the New Testament to canonize non-Christian scriptures.
C)Decree that Jesus was more than a teacher and prophet,more than the Son of God but God himself.
D)Reevaluate the divinity of Jesus in light of that fact that he did not return as promised.

Accepted Answer

The Christian leaders assembled at Nicaea intended to address the Arian heresy that denied the divinity of Jesus. The Council of Nicaea decreed that Jesus was of the same substance (homoousios) as God the Father, thus declaring him to be fully divine. This decision established the orthodox Christian belief in the Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - which is still held by most Christian denominations today. The other options listed are not accurate representations of the purpose of the Council of Nicaea.

Question 17

Why do the Jews believe that they have exclusive property rights to Palestine?
A)It was theirs to begin with,before Rome conquered it.
B)According to Roman law,anyone who developed the land for more than three generations had legal rights to its title.
C)According to Genesis,God gave them this territory,calling it the Promised Land.
D)As the "chosen people" they believed that anything they wanted they could have,and God would support them.

Accepted Answer

According to Jewish belief, God gave them the Promised Land in Palestine, as stated in the book of Genesis. This is the primary reason why they believe they have exclusive property rights to the territory.

Question 18

In what year did Roman armies destroy Jerusalem,the city and the Temple?
A)300 CE
B)122 BCE
C)1 CE
D)70 CE

Accepted Answer

In the year 70 CE, during the First Jewish-Roman War, Roman armies destroyed Jerusalem, the city and the Second Temple.

Question 19

When New Testament authors refer to "Scripture" they mean
A)the Hebrew Bible,usually in the Greek Septuagint edition.
B)the Torah,usually in the New International Version.
C)the Pentateuch,usually in the American Standard version.
D)the apocrypha.

Accepted Answer

The New Testament authors were writing in Greek and often referred to the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) in the Greek Septuagint edition. This was the most widely accepted version of the Hebrew Bible in their time.

Question 20

An "evangelist" spreads
A)knowledge of good and evil.
B)rumors.
C)predictions of pestilence and plagues.
D)the "good news."

Accepted Answer

An "evangelist" is someone who spreads the "good news" or gospel of a particular religion or belief system.

Quiz 1: An Overview of the New Testament

The Septuagint became the standard biblical text for

What biographic detailed information about the life of Jesus is conveyed in all four Gospels?

The practice of objectively investigating the oral traditions that preceded the written Gospels and the analysis of their final form,content,and structure is called

What work was produced,according to legend,by seventy-two Hebrew scholars,divided into twelve groups of six,laboring for seventy-two days,and ultimately creating identical translations in isolation?

The "Passion" refers to

The four Gospels are united in their emphasis of the value and significance of Jesus' ministry,death,and resurrection,thus forming the composite foundational document for the Christian religion.But,they are diverse in

What is the distinction between gospel and Gospel?

Writing 600 years before the time of Jesus,Jeremiah prophesied that the Old Covenant would be replaced by

Which is not apocrypha (a deuterocanonical book) ?

Which are not examples of New Testament literary forms?

"Messiah" means

Which religion believes that the Quran transmits the one true faith?

Christians believed that all the covenants and promises made to Israel throughout history were fulfilled by

The "Fifth Gospel" (which was not included in the New Testament) was unlike the other Gospels in that it contains no mention of Jesus' miracles,his death,or resurrection.This book was written by

"Orthodoxy" means

What did Christian leaders intend to do when they assembled at Nicaea in Asia Minor about 300 years after Jesus was crucified?

Why do the Jews believe that they have exclusive property rights to Palestine?

In what year did Roman armies destroy Jerusalem,the city and the Temple?

When New Testament authors refer to "Scripture" they mean

An "evangelist" spreads