Life in Jesus' time

What was the primary occupation of the average Jew in New Testament Israel?

• Physician

• Merchant

• Farmer

• Carpenter

What materials were the homes of early Jews made of?

• Metal and glass

• Wood and straw

• Stone and mud

• Bricks and cement

What was the maximum tax rate that could be imposed on a farmer's salary?

• 10%

• 50%

• 25%

• 75%

At what age did sons in the family start learning a craft?

• 18

• 15

• 10

• 13

What was the role of women in New Testament Israel?

• Teaching in synagogues

• Working as merchants

• Housekeeping and child care

• Serving as community leaders

How were dead bodies treated in Palestine?

• Placed in caves covered by a large stone

• Cremated immediately

• Buried in individual graves

• Left in the open for natural decomposition

What was a common feature of houses in Rome?

• Wooden floors

• Mud walls

• Courtyards

• Thatched roofs

What type of entertainment was popular in Rome?

• Poetry readings

• Gladiator combat

• Falconry

• Chess tournaments

How were marriages arranged in New Testament Israel?

• Arranged by parents, with a bride price

• Based on love and personal choice

• Through a lottery system

• After a competition among suitors

What was a significant difference between life in Judea and Rome?

• Religion was not important in Rome

• Judea had more advanced technology

• Rome had a more diverse and urban culture

• People in Rome were predominantly farmers