When Was Jesus Born?
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History, Religious Studies, Social Studies
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6th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason historians use BCE and CE instead of BC and AD?
To avoid religious connotations
To simplify the calendar
To align with the lunar calendar
To match the fiscal year
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was appointed as the Procurator of Judea by Julius Caesar?
Mark Antony
Herod
Pompey
Antipater
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the Gospel of Matthew, during whose reign was Jesus born?
Herod the Great
Pontius Pilate
Tiberius
Herod Archelaus
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event does the Gospel of Luke associate with Jesus's birth?
The fall of Jerusalem
The revolt of Judas of Gamala
The census under Quirinius
The death of Herod
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of December 25th in the context of Jesus's birth?
It was the date of the Jewish Passover
It was the date of the Pagan festival Saturnalia
It was the date of the winter solstice on the Julian calendar
It was the date of the spring equinox
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do some argue against December 25th as Jesus's birth date?
It was too cold for shepherds to be in the fields
It coincides with the summer solstice
It was a date chosen by the Roman Empire
It was the date of a major Jewish festival
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason early Christians might have chosen the winter solstice to celebrate Jesus's birth?
It was the date of Jesus's resurrection
It symbolized the return of light
It was the date of the Jewish New Year
It marked the beginning of the Roman calendar
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