Quiz on The World of Jesus

What was the country called where Jesus lived during his time?

• Canaan

• Palestine

• Egypt

• Israel

What was the most common food in Jewish culture during Jesus' time?

• Meat

• Fish

• Vegetables

• Fruits

What was the role of women in the patriarchal society of Jesus' time?

• Work as farmers

• Lead religious ceremonies

• Attend school

• Raise a family

Which group of Jewish leaders controlled the synagogues during Jesus' time?

• Essenes

• Zealots

• Sadducees

• Pharisees

What did the Jews refer to non-Jews as during Jesus' time?

• Heathens

• Gentiles

• Outcasts

• Sinners

Where did Jesus grow up?

• Capernaum

• Nazareth

• Bethlehem

• Jerusalem

What was the main purpose of the marketplace in the community during Jesus' time?

• Buy and sell goods

• Study Torah

• Worship

• Socialize

What language was spoken in Palestine during Jesus' time?

• Hebrew

• Greek

• Aramaic

• Latin

Which group of Jewish leaders controlled the Temple in Jerusalem during Jesus' time?

• Pharisees

• Zealots

• Sadducees

• Essenes

What did the Jews do to keep faithful to the covenant with God while waiting for the Messiah?

• Pray daily

• Worship idols

• Follow Jewish law and traditions

• Sacrifice animals