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WorksheetsSynoptic Gospels
Total questions: 92
Worksheet time: 3hrs 4mins
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Class
Date
1.
Gospel means what?
a)
Good News
b)
Book of Signs
c)
Salvation
d)
Book of Teachings
2.
Which of the following is NOT a stage of Gospel formation?
a)
The life and teachings of Jesus
b)
Comparative period of writing
c)
Oral tradition
d)
The written Gospels
3.
In which of the following stages of the formation of the Gospels did the Apostles and others share the good news of Jesus?
a)
The life and teachings of Jesus
b)
Oral Tradition
c)
The written Gospels
d)
None of these
4.
Why were the Gospels written down?
a)
To preserve authentic records and testimonies about Jesus for future generations
b)
To prevent people from distorting Jesus' message
c)
Many eye witnesses were dying
d)
All of these
5.
The Holy Spirit guided the Gospel writers.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Which of the following is NOT a section of the New Testament?
a)
The Gospels
b)
Acts of the Apostles and Letters
c)
Wisdom Books
d)
Book of Revelation
7.
Which Gospel was written in 68-72 AD?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
8.
Which Gospel was written in 85-90 AD?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
9.
Which Gospel was written sometime in the 80's AD?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
10.
Which Gospel was written sometime between 90-130 AD?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
11.
Which Gospel is NOT a Synoptic Gospel?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
12.
A collection of ancient documents of the teachings of Jesus shared among early followers of Christianity and shared by Matthew and Luke is called...
a)
Quelle Source
b)
Q Source
c)
Both of these
d)
None of these
13.
Matthew and Luke wrote around the same time and shared which source?
a)
Mark's Gospel
b)
Q Source
c)
Both of these
d)
None of these
14.
We call Matthew, Mark, and Luke's Gospels the Synoptic Gospels because they are similar in style and content.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Which image of Jesus does Mark's Gospel portray Jesus?
a)
Teacher and Prophet
b)
The Suffering Servant of God
c)
Compassionate Healer
d)
Incarnate Word of God
16.
Which image of Jesus does Matthew's Gospel portray Jesus?
a)
Teacher and Prophet
b)
The Suffering Servant of God
c)
Compassionate Healer
d)
Incarnate Word of God
17.
Which image of Jesus does Luke's Gospel portray Jesus?
a)
Teacher and Prophet
b)
The Suffering Servant of God
c)
Compassionate Healer
d)
Incarnate Word of God
18.
Which image of Jesus does John's Gospel portray Jesus?
a)
Teacher and Prophet
b)
The Suffering Servant of God
c)
Compassionate Healer
d)
Incarnate Word of God
19.
What is the Paschal Lamb?
a)
The sacrificial lamb at the Seder meal of Passover
b)
The metaphor Mark gives for Jesus
c)
Both of these
d)
Neither of these
20.
At the time of Jesus, Rome was ruling and was at war with neighboring tribes.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
At the time of Jesus, Herod the Great died and divided his kingdom between his 3 sons.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
At the time of Jesus, one of Herod's sons was so bloodthirsty that he was replaced by a prefect.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
At the time of Jesus, which group of Jews were priests & aristocrats who supervised Temple practices and worship?
a)
Sadducees
b)
Pharisees
c)
Essenes
d)
Zealots
24.
At the time of Jesus, which group of Jews collaborated with the Romans to stay in power?
a)
Sadducees
b)
Pharisees
c)
Essenes
d)
Zealots
25.
At the time of Jesus, which group of Jews made up most of the governing body of the Sanhedrin?
a)
Sadducees
b)
Pharisees
c)
Essenes
d)
Zealots
26.
At the time of Jesus, which group of Jews didn't believe in the resurrection of the dead?
a)
Sadducees
b)
Pharisees
c)
Essenes
d)
Zealots
27.
At the time of Jesus, which group believed the Pentateuch was the Word of God, but not any of the prophets.
a)
Sadducees
b)
Pharisees
c)
Essenes
d)
Zealots
28.
At the time of Jesus, which group believed in blind observation of the law, regardless of circumstance?
a)
Sadducees
b)
Pharisees
c)
Essenes
d)
Zealots
29.
At the time of Jesus, which group held a set of beliefs that was the most like Jesus?
a)
Sadducees
b)
Pharisees
c)
Essenes
d)
Zealots
30.
At the time of Jesus, which group of Jews believed you could earn your way to Heaven?
a)
Sadducees
b)
Pharisees
c)
Essenes
d)
Zealots
31.
The Pharisees believed...
a)
In the resurrection of the dead
b)
In divine judgement after death
c)
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are essential
d)
All of these
32.
At the time of Jesus, which group believed that the Jews of Jerusalem were impure and not living up to the Laws of God?
a)
Sadducees
b)
Pharisees
c)
Essenes
d)
Zealots
33.
At the time of Jesus, which group withdrew to the desert to live like monks?
a)
Sadducees
b)
Pharisees
c)
Essenes
d)
Zealots
34.
At the time of Jesus, which group most influenced John the Baptist?
a)
Sadducees
b)
Pharisees
c)
Essenes
d)
Zealots
35.
The Essenes spent their time...
a)
Praying
b)
Reading and copying scripture
c)
Writing commentaries on scripture
d)
All of these
36.
At the time of Jesus, which group wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls?
a)
Sadducees
b)
Pharisees
c)
Essenes
d)
Zealots
37.
At the time of Jesus, which group of Jews began as a group in Galilee to protest foreign taxation and occupation?
a)
Sadducees
b)
Pharisees
c)
Essenes
d)
Zealots
38.
At the time of Jesus, which group of Jews believed in violence to overthrow their enemies?
a)
Sadducees
b)
Pharisees
c)
Essenes
d)
Zealots
39.
The Gospel of Mark has an emphasis on...
a)
Jesus' humanity and suffering for our salvation
b)
Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament hopes & prophecies
c)
Who is welcome in the Kingdom of God
d)
None of these
40.
The Gospel of Matthew has an emphasis on...
a)
Jesus' humanity and suffering for our salvation
b)
Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament hopes & prophecies
c)
Who is welcome in the Kingdom of God
d)
None of these
41.
The Gospel of Luke has an emphasis on...
a)
Jesus' humanity and suffering for our salvation
b)
Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament hopes & prophecies
c)
Who is welcome in the Kingdom of God
d)
None of these
42.
The Gospel of Luke emphasizes that Jesus came as the savior for all.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
The Gospel of Luke focuses on which group of people?
a)
Poor and marginalized
b)
Those rejected by society and women
c)
Sick and sinners
d)
All of these
44.
What other book did the author of Luke's Gospel write?
a)
The Gospel of Matthew
b)
Book of Revelation
c)
Acts of the Apostles
d)
All of these
45.
The author of Luke's Gospel was a Gentile convert to Christianity.
a)
True
b)
False
46.
The author of Mark's Gospel was a Gentile Christian
a)
True
b)
False
47.
The Gospel of Matthew was written for a mixed community of Jewish Christians and Gentiles.
a)
True
b)
False
48.
The goal of the Gospel of Matthew was to show that Jesus is not a break with tradition, he's a continuation of it.
a)
True
b)
False
49.
Which Gospel is structured around 5 major speeches of Jesus?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
50.
Which Gospel had an audience who did not accept Jesus as the Messiah and was caught between the old Jewish ways and the new ways of Jesus?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
51.
Which Gospel does Jesus never refer to himself as Messiah, Son of God, Savior, or Son of David?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
52.
Many Jews did not accept Jesus as the Messiah because he did not fit the powerful, royal image of a savior they had.
a)
True
b)
False
53.
The audience of Mark's Gospel was a group of non-Jewish Christians experiencing persecution.
a)
True
b)
False
54.
Mark wrote his Gospel in order to...
a)
Show Jesus is not a break with tradition, he's a continuation of it
b)
Help readers make sense of their suffering and persecution
c)
Show that Jesus came as a savior to all people
d)
None of these
55.
Which Synoptic Gospel does NOT have the Birth of Jesus in it?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
56.
Which central Gospel account shows us that we must become humble and not take on the trappings of power and wealth (like Jesus) if we are to enter Heaven?
a)
Birth of Jesus
b)
Baptism of Jesus
c)
Temptation of Jesus
d)
Multiplication of the loaves and fishes
57.
Which central Gospel account is in all 4 Gospels?
a)
Birth of Jesus
b)
Baptism of Jesus
c)
Temptation of Jesus
d)
Multiplication of the loaves and fishes
58.
Which central Gospel account carries Eucharistic significance?
a)
Birth of Jesus
b)
Baptism of Jesus
c)
Temptation of Jesus
d)
Multiplication of the loaves and fishes
59.
Which central Gospel account shows that Jesus satisfies our spiritual hunger?
a)
Birth of Jesus
b)
Baptism of Jesus
c)
Temptation of Jesus
d)
Multiplication of the loaves and fishes
60.
Which central Gospel account shows that Jesus is the new Adam?
a)
Birth of Jesus
b)
Baptism of Jesus
c)
Temptation of Jesus
d)
Multiplication of the loaves and fishes
61.
Which central Gospel account mirrors the temptation of Adam and Eve and the faithlessness of the Israelites in the desert?
a)
Birth of Jesus
b)
Baptism of Jesus
c)
Temptation of Jesus
d)
Multiplication of the loaves and fishes
62.
Which central Gospel account mirrors the temptation of Adam and Eve and the faithlessness of the Israelites in the desert?
a)
Birth of Jesus
b)
Baptism of Jesus
c)
Temptation of Jesus
d)
Multiplication of the loaves and fishes
63.
Which central Gospel account shows that Jesus is the long awaited Messiah and the Son of God?
a)
Birth of Jesus
b)
Baptism of Jesus
c)
Temptation of Jesus
d)
Multiplication of the loaves and fishes
64.
Which central Gospel account is the start of Jesus’ mission and ministry in the world?
a)
Birth of Jesus
b)
Baptism of Jesus
c)
Temptation of Jesus
d)
Multiplication of the loaves and fishes
65.
Which central Gospel account shows us that our end goal is communion with God in Heaven?
a)
Sermon on the Mount/Plain
b)
Baptism of Jesus
c)
Temptation of Jesus
d)
Multiplication of the loaves and fishes
66.
Short stories that use everyday images to communicate religious messages are called...
a)
Parables
b)
Beatitudes
c)
Passion
d)
Annunciation
67.
The teachings of Jesus that summarize the New Law of Christ are...
a)
Parables
b)
Beatitudes
c)
Passion
d)
Annunciation
68.
The suffering of Jesus during the final days of his life (agony in the Garden, his trial, and crucifixion) we call the...
a)
Parables
b)
Beatitudes
c)
Passion
d)
Annunciation
69.
The event when the Archangel Gabriel visits Mary to announce that she will be the mother of the savior is...
a)
Parables
b)
Beatitudes
c)
Passion
d)
Annunciation
70.
Which is NOT one of the characteristics of Jesus' parables?
a)
Told in response to questions or situations
b)
Those who hear the parable believe in Jesus
c)
Based on everyday life at the time of Jesus
d)
Filled with surprises (twist or surprise ending)
71.
When Jesus gives a parable, those who understand it believe in Him or have a conversion to believe in Him.
a)
True
b)
False
72.
The parables in the Synoptic Gospels demonstrate Jesus' (God's) power.
a)
True
b)
False
73.
The miracles in the Synoptic Gospels demonstrate Jesus' (God's) power.
a)
True
b)
False
74.
The miracles in the Synoptic Gospels provide credibility to Jesus' words and teachings
a)
True
b)
False
75.
Which is NOT one of the four types of miracles in the Synoptic Gospels?
a)
Healings
b)
Exorcisms
c)
Restoration of life
d)
Conversion of heart
76.
A Hebrew word for the poor and marginalized.
a)
Anawim
b)
Gentiles
c)
Magnificat
d)
Scribes
77.
Jewish legal scholars or teachers of Jewish Law (associated with the Pharisees).
a)
Anawim
b)
Gentiles
c)
Magnificat
d)
Scribes
78.
The prayer Mary gives in response to the Annunciation.
a)
Anawim
b)
Gentiles
c)
Magnificat
d)
Scribes
79.
Non-Jewish people.
a)
Anawim
b)
Gentiles
c)
Magnificat
d)
Scribes
80.
The account of Jesus' birth and early childhood.
a)
Infancy Narratives
b)
Anawim
c)
Messianic Secret
d)
Scribes
81.
A theme in Mark's Gospel where people recognize Jesus as the Messiah but he tells them not to tell anyone else.
a)
Infancy Narratives
b)
Anawim
c)
Messianic Secret
d)
Scribes
82.
Jesus' cousin is...
a)
John the Apostle
b)
John the Baptist
c)
John the Gospel writer
d)
None of these
83.
We have 4 Gospels because...
a)
Each Gospel writer responded to the specific needs of their audience
b)
Early Christian communities had different concerns and challenges
c)
Both of these
d)
Neither of these
84.
Jesus curing someone's blindness is an example of which kind of miracle?
a)
Healing
b)
Exorcism
c)
Control over nature
d)
Restoration of life
85.
Jesus walking on water is an example of which kind of miracle?
a)
Healing
b)
Exorcism
c)
Control over nature
d)
Restoration of life
86.
Jesus raising the dead is an example of which kind of miracle?
a)
Healing
b)
Exorcism
c)
Control over nature
d)
Restoration of life
87.
Jesus driving out a demon is an example of which kind of miracle?
a)
Healing
b)
Exorcism
c)
Control over nature
d)
Restoration of life
88.
Jesus calming the storm is an example of which kind of miracle?
a)
Healing
b)
Exorcism
c)
Control over nature
d)
Restoration of life
89.
Jesus calming the storm shows us that God has...
a)
Jesus is present now, healing us
b)
Power over evil
c)
Power over creation
d)
Power over death
90.
Jesus raising someone from the dead shows us that God has...
a)
Jesus is present now, healing us
b)
Power over evil
c)
Power over creation
d)
Power over death
91.
Jesus performing an exorcism shows us that God has...
a)
Jesus is present now, healing us
b)
Power over evil
c)
Power over creation
d)
Power over death
92.
Jesus performing an act of healing shows us that...
a)
Jesus is present now, healing us
b)
Power over evil
c)
Power over creation
d)
Power over death
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