WorksheetsREED 2 EXAM
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Who handed Jesus over to Pilate according to Mark 15:1?
The Roman soldiers
The Pharisees
The Sanhedrin
The Essenes
What was written above Jesus' head during the crucifixion?
King of Kings
This is Jesus, the King of the Jews
Blasphemer
Savior of the World
What kind of source is the Gospel of Luke considered?
Secular Record
Gnostic Writing
Deuterocanonical
New Testament
Which Jewish historian wrote about Jesus around 94 AD?
Suetonius
Tacitus
Flavius Josephus
Lucian of Samosata
According to Tacitus, under which emperor was Jesus executed?
Augustus
Tiberius
Nero
Hadrian
What kind of life was Jesus said to have lived, according to early sources?
Mysterious and secluded
Wise and virtuous
Rebellious and political
Monastic and silent
What was the response of Pilate when Jesus remained silent?
He was angry
He was afraid
He was amazed
He ordered immediate execution
Which Roman historian called Christians 'notoriously depraved'?
Pliny the Elder
Tacitus
Suetonius
Thallus
Which Gnostic writing is mentioned in the source list?
Book of Zechariah
Gospel of Judas
Book of Job
Acts of the Apostles
According to early non-Christian sources, how long after death did Jesus' followers claim he rose?
Same day
Two days
Three days
One week
Which source is categorized as a Secular Record?
Gospel of Thomas
Book of Sirach
Annals of Tacitus
Book of Exodus
What was the primary language Jesus spoke?
Latin
Greek
Hebrew
Aramaic
Who baptized Jesus?
Peter
James
John the Baptist
Judas
What is the main internal source category for Jesus' life?
Secular records
New Testament
Roman reports
Pagan commentaries
What is used as evidence of Jesus' historical crucifixion?
Criterion of imagination
Criterion of rejection
Criterion of embarrassment
Criterion of assumption
What term indicates writings from outside biblical faith communities?
Sacred Scripture
Internal data
External data
Inspired writings
Which Roman official wrote that Christians worshiped Christ 'as a god'?
Suetonius
Pliny the Younger
Nero
Hadrian
What dating system is based on the historical existence of Jesus?
Hebrew calendar
Julian calendar
BC/AD
Gregorian calendar
What key event do nearly all scholars agree is a historical fact about Jesus?
His miracles
His resurrection
His crucifixion
His sermons
What does the Gospel of John say is the purpose of its writing?
To record miracles
To document political context
So readers may believe Jesus is the Messiah
To describe the disciples' travels
What does the name 'Jesus' mean in Hebrew?
God is with us
Prince of Peace
God saves
King of Kings
In which Gospel is Mary told to name her child Jesus?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
What is the significance of the name 'Emmanuel'?
Anointed one
Redeemer of the world
God is with us
God saves
Who was told in a dream to name the child Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew?
Mary
Joseph
Zechariah
Simeon
What is the Greek origin of the name 'Jesus'?
Ioudas
Christos
Iesous
Emmanuel
'Christ' is best understood as what?
A middle name
A surname
A title
A Roman term
Which Old Testament book mentions 'Emmanuel'?
Jeremiah
Genesis
Isaiah
Psalms
What is the Latin phrase IHS originally derived from?
In Hoc Signo
Iesus Hominum Salvator
Greek abbreviation of Jesus' name
In His Service
Who emphasized the reverence of the name of Jesus in Philippians 2:9-11?
Peter
Paul
James
John
What does Matthew 1:21 say Jesus will do?
Rule the nations
Save his people from their sins
Lead a rebellion
Teach the law
What does the name 'Emmanuel' literally mean in Hebrew?
God saves the nations
The Lord is peace
God is with us
The Messiah comes
According to Acts 4:12, what is unique about the name of Jesus?
It is the name above all titles
It is only known to the Jews
It is the only name by which we must be saved
It was never recorded in ancient texts
Who were early Christian saints known for promoting devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus?
St. John and St. Peter
St. Bernard and St. Bernardine of Siena
St. Paul and St. James
St. Matthew and St. Luke
In Acts 3:6, what did Peter say when healing a lame man?
You are forgiven
Stand up in the Spirit
In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean, walk
Let the Lord bless you
The name 'Jesus' was given to him how many days after birth?
3
5
7
8
In Christian prayer, how are most liturgical prayers concluded?
In the name of the saints
Through your Lord Jesus Christ
Through the Holy Spirit
Amen, Amen
What is the Jesus Prayer of the Eastern Church?
Lord have mercy
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me
Glory to Jesus
Jesus be praised
According to the Catechism (CCC 430), why is Jesus' name important?
It identifies his birthplace
It expresses his identity and mission
It was chosen by the people
It was rarely used
What theme frames the entire Gospel of Matthew?
Miracles
Justice
Emmanuel - God with us
Judgment
Which emperor reportedly heard 'In Hoc Signo Vinces' in relation to the monogram IHS?
Nero
Constantine
Augustus
Hadrian
