Unit 1 Bible Review-The World In Jesus' Time Question Preview (ID: 43653)


Groups And People During The Time Of Jesus. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

What was the most common way to travel during the time of Jesus
a) walking
b) by donkey or horse
c) by chariot
d) by camel

Which of the following is true of the time when Jesus lived?
a) Jews and Roman citizens had the same rights in society
b) People's diets were mostly meat and grain
c) It was common for multiple generations to live together in the same house
d) Most people could read and write

The most important city for the Jews was ____________.
a) Capernaum
b) Bethlahem
c) Jerusalem
d) Rome

What were the TWO common SPOKEN languages during Jesus’ time?
a) Hebrew and Aramaic
b) Roman and Hebrew
c) Greek and Latin
d) Aramaic and Greek

A Shekel and a Denarius are examples of what?
a) government positions
b) clothing
c) food
d) money

The one-pieced robe that was worn by men and women is called a
a) tunic
b) toga
c) inner garment
d) cloak

Most people belonged to which this social class in Jesus' Time
a) upper class
b) lower class
c) middle class
d)

Which of the following is NOT true of tax collectors?
a) They were all Roman citizens
b) They were hated by most people
c) They often stole from people
d) They had the support of the army to help them collect taxes

Which group is not mentioned in the Bible?
a) Zelots
b) Essenes
c) Sadducces
d) Herodians

Group of upper-class priests who worked in the Temple. They did not believe in an afterlife.
a) Pharisees
b) Sadducces
c) Essenes
d) Zealots

They often stole from the people but had the support of the Roman Government
a) Zealots
b) Priests
c) Tax Collectors
d) Governors

Judean King at the the time of Jesus
a) Caesar Augustus
b) Zaccheus
c) Herod the Great
d) Pontius Pilate

Roman rulers sent by the emperor to rule smaller areas of land
a) Herodians
b) Tax Collectors
c) Sadducees
d) Governors

What is the completely correct definition of the Sabbath? (Note, some are partially right)
a) Jewish day of Rest, celebrated on a Saturday. No work was allowed
b) Jewish day of celebration, a parade was held to honor the emperor
c) Jewish day of rest, celebrated on Sunday, no work allowed
d) Jewish festival. There was a special feast.

Jews that supported King Herod’s family and Roman rule
a) Herodians
b) Govenors
c) Pharisees
d) Essenes

Group of influential jews who wanted to people to follow God’s laws. They were often in conflict with Jesus
a) Saducees
b) Essenes
c) Pharisees
d) Herodians

A radical group of Jews who often used violence in an attempt to overthrow the Roman government
a) Pharisees
b) Zealots
c) Essenes
d) Herodians

A Monk-like group living in the desert that lived strict and simple lives
a) Herodians
b) Pharisees
c) Essenes
d) Sadducces

Caesar Augustus was the __________________ during the time of Jesus
a) emperor
b) king
c) high priest
d) governor

Which of the following would you likely find a woman doing in Jesus' day?
a) Participating in Government
b) Taking care of children in the home
c) Leading worship at the temple
d) Selling items at the marketplace

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