Chapter Test - The Bible

Question 1

3 reasons why the Romans were not liked by the Jews

Answer 1

1. The romans didn’t want the Jewish people to worship Jesus or any other higher power.
2. The Jewish didn’t want a foreign power to invade them and take over.
3. The Romans imposed heavy taxes upon the Jews.

Question 2

The four symbols of the Evangelists

Answer 2

Matthew - man

Mark - lion

Luke - ox

John - eagle

Question 3

Why is Matthews symbol a man?

Answer 3

His gospel begins with the family tree of Jesus

Question 4

Why is Marks symbol a lion?

Answer 4

The courage of Mark writing for Christians being prosecuted in Rome

Question 5

Why is Luke’s symbol an ox?

Answer 5

He mentions animal sacrifice in his writings

Question 6

Why is Johns symbol and eagle?

Answer 6

A majestic bird flies high in the sky representing the heavenly nature of Jesus

Question 7

Mark
date
written for
points

Answer 7

DATE : 70CE

WRITTEN : for new Christians being persecuted

POINTS : good news about Jesus

• Shows suffering on Jesus
• Had feelings like everyone else

Question 8

Matthew
date
written for
points

Answer 8

DATE - 85 CE

WRITTEN - Antioch (Jewish community)

POINTS - Jesus is represented as a teacher who teacher about Gods Kingdom

Question 9

Luke
date
written for
points

Answer 9

DATE - 85 CE

WRITTEN - new Christians in Corinth

POINTS - Jesus is represented as someone who reaches out to those in need

Question 10

John
date
written for
points

Answer 10

DATE - 95 CE

WRITTEN - for mature Christians

POINTS - tells us more about the spiritual side of Jesus

Question 11

2 reasons why Matthew Mark Luke are synoptic gospels

Answer 11

1. They agree on the main events in the life of Jesus e.g. birth
2. They agree the order of these events

Question 12

2 reasons why John isn’t a synoptic gospel

Answer 12

1. No parables / miracles mentioned

2. Focus on who Jesus is rather then his actions