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Mid-Term 1 Flashcards

1
Q

After the destruction of the 1st Temple in 586 B.C.E., the Jewish people were subject to all of the following nations except which of the following?

  • The Babylonians
  • The Assyrians
  • The Greeks
  • The Romans
A

The Assyrians

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Which of the following was a significant development in Judaism during the Babylonian exile?

  • Increased importance of animal sacrifice
  • Establishment of synagogues
  • Decreased concern for Torah observance
  • The celebration of Hanukah
A

Establishment of synagogues

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Which nation allowed the Jews to return to their home land and to begin rebuilding their temple?

  • Greece
  • Persia
  • Rome
  • Babylon
A

Persia

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What ruler is responsible for the Hellenization of Palestine/Israel?

  • Antiochus IV
  • Alexander the Great
  • Caesar Augustus
  • Darius the Great
A

Alexander the Great

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Which pagan ruler outlawed Judaism during the 2nd Temple period?

  • Artaxerxes II
  • Antiochus IV
  • Alexander the Great
  • Herod the Great
A

Antiochus IV

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Who was the Jewish military hero who led the Jewish to independence from foreign powers 160 B.C.E.?

  • Judas Maccabeus
  • Antipater bar Jonah
  • Mattathias of the Hasmoneans
  • Simon bar Giora
A

Judas Maccabeus

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Which of the following offices did Romans use to rule Palestine/Israel?

  • Client Kings and Governors
  • Big Sticks and Little Dogs
  • Senators and Consuls
  • Sadducees and Pharisees
  • High Priests and Judges
A

Client Kings and Governors

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Which of the following was not a son of Herod the Great

  • Herod Antipas
  • Herod Agrippa
  • Philip
  • Herod Archelaus
A

Herod Agrippa

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Which of the following would not be considered a part of “Common Judaism”?

  • Regular Participation in the Synagogue
  • Belief in Israel as God’s elect people
  • Strict Torah Observance
  • Belief in one God
A

Regular Participation in the Synagogue

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Q

The Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible is called

  • Torah
  • Mishnah
  • Septuagint
  • Targum
A

Septuagint

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The Aramaic paraphrase of the Hebrew Bible is called . . .

  • Mishnah
  • Torah
  • Septuagint
  • Targum
A

Targum

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Which of the following Jewish sects believed in the Torah only, rejected Angels and Demons, rejected the resurrection of the dead, and closely associated with wealthy and high ranking priests?

  • Zealots
  • Pharisees
  • Sadducees
  • Essenes
A

Sadducees

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Which of the following Jewish sects accepted the torah, writings, prophets, and oral tradition as authoritative, believed in resurrection of the dead, were committed to absolute purity in their homes, and were the most popular among the people?

  • Zealots
  • Pharisees
  • Sadducees
  • Essenes
A

Pharisees

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Which of the following gospels do the vast majority of NT scholars believe was written first?

  • Mark
  • Matthew
  • John
  • Luke
A

Mark

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Which of the following gospels do the vast majority of NT scholars believe was written first?

  • Mark
  • Matthew
  • John
  • Luke
A

Q and Mark

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The early church father Papias claims that John Mark records the preachings of . . . .

  • Barnabas
  • John Mark
  • Paul
  • Peter
A

Peter

17
Q

Which of the following is not a part of Mark’s presentation of Jesus?

  • Jesus the Healer
  • Jesus the suffering Son of God
  • Jesus the Exorcist
  • Jesus the true interpreter of Torah
A

Jesus the true interpreter of Torah

18
Q

According to your readings, Mark contains all of the following themes except which of the following?

  • Jesus the powerful wonder worker
  • The pre-existent Jesus
  • Secrecy/Concealment
  • Failing Disciples
A

The pre-existent Jesus

19
Q

Your professor argued that Mark is a gospel crafted to respond to . . .

  • Inter-Jewish conflict
  • The Destruction of Jerusalem
  • Heretical Gnostic Teaching
  • Roman Imperial Propaganda
A

Roman Imperial Propaganda

20
Q

Papias’ tradition regarding the writings of the apostle Matthew are completely compatible with the realities we find in our extent gospel of Matthew.

  • True
  • False
A

False

21
Q

All of the following are a part of Matthew’ presentation of Jesus except . . .

  • Jesus as “Son of David”
  • Jesus as a second Moses
  • Jesus as the Incarnate Word of God
  • Jesus as true teacher of Torah
A

Jesus as the Incarnate Word of God

22
Q

All of the following are major themes in Matthew except . .

  • The Fulfilment of Scripture
  • Concern for the use of material possessions
  • Discipleship/Making Disciples
  • Emphasis on Personal Righteousnesss
A

Concern for the use of material possessions

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