The World Jesus Knew - Statistics

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Hint Answer % Correct
What river is the lowest elevation in the world? Jordan
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How old were the pyramids of Giza by the time that Jesus lived? 1,000
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In what geographical region is Nazareth? Galilee
33%
What religion did Jesus practice? judaism
33%
On what day of the week did/do Jewish people celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath)? Saturday
33%
What is the name of the largest freshwater lake in the region of the world Jesus knew? Sea of Galilee
33%
Who originally built the temple? Solomon
33%
What is one of the festivals Jesus would have gone to the temple if Jerusalem for? Passover
22%
Which group in the world Jesus knew were not priests but Torah scholars and were very concerned with the jewish law? Pharisees
22%
What shape do the levels of society make in the world Jesus knew? pyramid
22%
What are teachers of the Torah called? Rabbis
22%
Most common building material for homes in the world Jesus knew stone
22%
What direction can you NOT move in the society of the world Jesus knew? up
22%
What book in the Hebrew Scriptures is all about Jewish law? Leviticus
11%
What word means “anointed or chosen one”? Messiah
11%
What is the weather like in winters in the world Jesus knew? rainy
11%
Who holds the highest position in the society in the world Jesus knew? Roman Emperor
11%
Which group in the world Jesus knew were members of upper class families, served as priests and judges, and did not believe in angels and demons? Sadducees
11%
Which group in the world Jesus knew were part of a religious group that did not want to be governed by Romans and were willing to be violent? Zealots
11%
How many feet above sea level is the city of Jerusalem 2474
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In what year does a major expansion and renovation take place under Herod the Great? 37 BC
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When was the original temple destroyed? 515 BC
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When was the original temple built? 587 BC
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What is the Roman provincial capital? Caesarea
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What shape does the jewish religious calendar make? circle
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What Bible story inspires the Sabbath? Creation
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Which group in the world Jesus knew were strict about jewish purity laws, were critics of the temple, and lived apart from main communities? Essenes
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If someone believed they were sick because of an evil spirit, what would they need to get in order to get better? exorcism
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What press oil was used in the temple offering and for payment? First press oil
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What is the weather like in summers in the world Jesus knew? hot and dry
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What is the common practice in the world Jesus knew that some people thought Jesus was doing when he was actually performing miracles? magic
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In the world Jesus knew, what is the outer garment that wrapped around the body or shoulders? mantle
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What would fisherman in the world Jesus knew often wear when they were fishing? nothing
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What object was used to light dark homes in the world Jesus knew? Be sure to include the crop that is burned Olive oil lamps
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What object would wealthy people bring to sacrifice in the Temple? ox
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What does Jesus do in the Gospels that causes him to get in trouble on the Sabbath? Picking grain
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What object would poor people bring to sacrifice in the temple? pigeons
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What is the word that Jesus understood to mean being sorry for what you’ve done wrong and turning back to God? repentance
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What group was in charge of the government in the world Jesus knew? Romans
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Who are the people of mixed race who shared the same Scriptures as the Jewish people but didn’t believe that the temple was the central place of worship? Samaritans
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What is the name for a group for 70 jewish religious leaders who were the highest authority in the world Jesus knew? Sanhedrin
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What posture would jewish people take when reading and listening to the scripture? standing
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What item of clothing reminded Jewish men to obey the Ten Commandments in the world Jesus knew? tassels
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What major sacred building was in Jerusalem in the world Jesus knew? temple
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What is the holiest place in the temple in Jerusalem? The Holy of Holies
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What did people use in the world Jesus knew to keep clothing white? urine
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What is the name for wine-making, a huge part of the culture of the world Jesus knew? viticulture
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Who was the jewish religious leader of the home in the world Jesus knew? woman
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