Luke's Birth Story review 2

What was the setting of the story in Luke's account of Jesus' birth?

• The Roman Census

• The Egyptian Exodus

• The Greek Olympics

• The Persian Wars

Who incited the peasants to revolt against the census?

• Peter

• Judas

• Paul

• John

What was the consequence of the revolt against the census?

• Increased freedom

• Suppression and oppression

• Economic prosperity

• Political reform

What was the primary purpose of the Roman Census?

• To count the population

• To collect taxes

• To recruit soldiers

• To build infrastructure

What was the main hardship caused by the census for many people?

• Increased wages

• Loss of property

• Travel to place of birth

• Access to education

What was the result of the increased oppression after the census?

• Economic growth

• Continued resistance

• Political stability

• Social harmony

What did Luke assume about his audience regarding Quirinius' governorship?

• They were unaware of it

• They knew it was a disaster

• They celebrated it

• They ignored it

What does the Greek word "kataluma" mean in the context of where Jesus was born?

• A palace

• A stable

• A place for unharnessed animals or a guest room

• A temple

Why was Joseph unable to find lodging with his extended family in Bethlehem?

• They were on vacation

• The Roman occupation displaced them

• They refused to help him

• There was no room in the inn

How were shepherds viewed in Judean society?

• As noble leaders

• As trustworthy citizens

• As untrustworthy and impure

• As wealthy landowners