quiz #1

Question 1

which gospels made it into the new testament?

Answer 1

matthew
mark
luke
john

Question 2

what is a gospel?

Answer 2

1. a biography about the life of Jesus
2. A good message/ good news (euangelion)

Question 3

In “P52” what does the “P” stand for?

Answer 3

papyrus

Question 4

which gospel is written by someone who knew a bit about discussions on how to be a good historian?

Answer 4

Luke

Question 5

which gospel is the least well-written?

Answer 5

Mark

Question 6

what gospel was written first?

Answer 6

Mark

Question 7

which first century contemporary had similarities to Jesus?

Answer 7

Apollonius of Tyana

Question 8

in the beginning of Marks gospel who did he talk more about than Jesus?

Answer 8

John the Baptist

Question 9

who was the famous historian from 5th century BCE sometimes called the “Father of History?”

Answer 9

Herodotus

Question 10

who was the other famous historian who’s job was to track down multiple sources?

Answer 10

Thucydides

Question 11

who was the famous historian from 2nd century CE who divided writings into history, fiction and myth?

Answer 11

Sextus Empiricus

Question 12

what is the other term for “history from below?”

Answer 12

“A peoples history”