S3 Introduction to the New Testament

Who built a temple in Jerusalem to honour God?

• Moses

• Abraham

• King David

• King Solomon

The land of ....................... in the Bible refers to the ancient geographical area God promised to give to Abraham and his descendants. It is not merely the land where the Israelites would live, but the sworn inheritance of God’s chosen people.

• Canaan

• Mount Sinai

• Nazareth

• Jerusalem

Which of the following took Jerusalem and destroyed Solomon's temple?

• Romans

• Assyrians

• Babylonians

• Greeks

The Roman general Pompey took Jerusalem in 63 BC. Palestine was ruled by puppet kings appointed by Rome, one of whom is _________ the Great, who rules from 37-4 BC.

• Pilate

• Messiah

• Herod

• Alexander

Isaiah is a ….

• king.

• God's messenger.

• saviour.

• governor.

According to Isaiah, which of the following does not belong to the characteristics of the Messiah?

• He is descendant of King David.

• He will rule his people with justice and integrity.

• He will find pleasure in obeying God.

• He will fight against the Romans.

Which of the following about the Messiah is NOT correct?

• He is the one who will come and save his people.

• He is the promised one.

• He is the anointed one (e.g. anointed with olive oil).

• He is the one who will do according to his people's will.

Which of the following is NOT a correct example that the Jews benefited from a degree of autonomy during the Roman occupation?

• Have own religion.

• Have authoriy over cases involving death sentence.

• Have normal ways of living.

• Have own language.

P_____________ was the homeland of the Jews in the ancient times.

_______________ means the condition of someone being sent or kept away from their own country, village, etc., especially for political reasons.