Quiz 12

Top-Ten Archaeology Discoveries Confirming the Bible

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Question 1

The Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1. 507 BC

2. 917 AD

3. 1827 AD

4. 1947 AD

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Question 1

The Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1. 507 BC

2. 917 AD

3. 1827 AD

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Question 2

Where were the Dead Sea Scrolls found 1. In caves in Qumran

2. In a boat sunk in the Dead Sea

3. In caves in Jerusalem

4. In caves in Bethlehem

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Question 2

Where were the Dead Sea Scrolls found 1. In caves in Qumran

Right, a settlement on the northwestern section of the Dead Sea

2. In a boat on the Dead Sea

3. In caves in Jerusalem

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Question 3

The Dead Sea Scrolls had mostly been stored in1. Wooden chests

2. Ivory boxes

3. Clay jars

4. Woven sacks

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Question 3

The Dead Sea Scrolls had mostly been stored in1. Wooden chests

2. Ivory boxes

3. Clay jarsRight

4. Woven sacks

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Question 4

The composition of the 972 manuscripts from 11 different caves was:

1. 40% from Hebrew Bible, 30% religious but not part of the canon and 30% sectarian documents

2. 10% from Hebrew Bible, 20% religious but not part of the canon and 70% sectarian documents

3. 100% from Hebrew Bible

4. 100% sectarian documents

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Question 4

1. 40% from Hebrew Bible, 30% religious but not part of the canon and 30% sectarian documents

Right

2. 10% from Hebrew Bible, 20% religious but not part of the canon and 70% sectarian documents

3. 100% from Hebrew Bible

4. 100% sectarian documents

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Question 5

Which of the following is true of the Dead Sea Scrolls?1. Contains complete copies of every book of the Old

Testament

2. Contains fragments from every book of the Old Testament

3. Contains fragments from every book of the Old Testament except Esther.

4. Contains fragments from every book of the Old Testament except Esther and a complete copy of the book of Isaiah.

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Question 5

Which of the following is true of the Dead Sea Scrolls?1. Contains complete copies of every book of the Old

Testament

2. Contains fragments from every book of the Old Testament

3. Contains fragments from every book of the Old Testament except Esther.

4. Contains fragments from every book of the Old Testament except Esther, and a complete copy of the book of Isaiah.

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Question 6

Which of the following is true: 1. The Dead Sea manuscripts have been dated from 300 BC to

70 AD.

2. The Dead Sea manuscripts have been dated from 70 AD to 300 AD.

3. The Dead Sea manuscripts have been dated from 300 AD to 600 AD.

4. The Dead Sea manuscripts have been dated from 600 AD to 1200 AD.

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Question 6

Which of the following is true: 1. The Dead Sea manuscripts have been dated from 300 BC to

70 AD.Right

2. The Dead Sea manuscripts have been dated from 70 AD to 300 AD.

3. The Dead Sea manuscripts have been dated from 300 AD to 600 AD.

4. The Dead Sea manuscripts have been dated from 600 AD to 1200 AD.

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Question 7

The oldest complete Old Testament is dated 900AD. Which of the following is true:

1. A complete scroll of Genesis was found and dated to around 600AD. That is an improvement of 300 years.

2. A complete scroll of Psalms was found and dated to around 200 AD. That is an improvement of 700 years.

3. A complete scroll of Isaiah was found and dated to around 200BC. That is an improvement of 1100 years.

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Question 7

The oldest complete Old Testament is 900AD. Which of the following is true:

1. A complete scroll of Genesis was found and dated to around 600AD. That is an improvement of 300 years.

2. A complete scroll of Psalms was found and dated to around 200 AD. That is an improvement of 700 years.

3. A complete scroll of Isaiah was found and dated to around 200BC. That is an improvement of 1100 years.

Right

4. No scrolls were dated earlier than 900 AD.

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Question 8

Which of the following is true1. A comparison of the Dead Sea biblical manuscripts with

contemporary Bibles yields mostly significant differences

2. A comparison of the Dead Sea biblical manuscripts with contemporary Bibles yields many significant differences

3. A comparison of the Dead Sea biblical manuscripts with contemporary Bibles yields some significant differences.

4. A comparison of the Dead Sea biblical manuscripts with contemporary Bibles yields mostly minor differences in spelling, etc.

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Question 8

Which of the following is true1. A comparison of the Dead Sea biblical manuscripts with

contemporary Bibles yields mostly significant differences

2. A comparison of the Dead Sea biblical manuscripts with contemporary Bibles yields many significant differences

3. A comparison of the Dead Sea biblical manuscripts with contemporary Bibles yields some significant differences.

4. A comparison of the Dead Sea biblical manuscripts with contemporary Bibles yields mostly minor differences in spelling, etc.

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Question 9

The Tel Dan Stele provides archeological evidence for the significance of King David. A stele is…

1. A sword

2. A scroll

3. An inscribed stone

4. A metal plate

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Question 9

The Tel Dan Stele provides archeological evidence for the significance of King David. A stele is…

1. A sword

2. A scroll

3. An inscribed stone Right

4. A metal plate

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Question 10

The Tel Dan Stele is located in Dan. Dan is…1. A town in Northern Israel

2. A desert in Syria

3. A region in Jordan

4. A pyramid in Egypt

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Question 10

The Tel Dan Stele is located in Dan. Dan is…

1. A town in Northern Israel Right

2. A desert in Syria

3. A region in Jordan

4. A pyramid in Egypt

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Question 11

Thirteen lines of ancient Aramaic were preserved on the stones dating to the mid-800’s BC. These lines are a triumphal inscription left most probably by Hazael of Aram-Damascus …

1. Who claims that he is the Sun God

2. Who boasts of his victories over the king of Israel and his ally, the king of the "House of David."

3. Who claims that he is an ally with Pharaoh of Egypt

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Question 11

Thirteen lines of ancient Aramaic were preserved on the stones dating to the mid-800’s BC. These lines are a triumphal inscription left most probably by Hazael of Aram-Damascus …

1. Who claims that he is the Sun God

2. Who boasts of his victories over the king of Israel and his ally, the king of the "House of David."

Right

3. Who claims that he is an ally with Pharaoh of Egypt

4. All of the above. Next slide for new question

Question 12

The significance of the Tel Dan Stele with the phrase, “House of David” is …

1. There is proof of a historical king of Israel named David

2. There is proof that kingdom of David was not some backwoods hick town

3. There is proof that David was a well-known and influential king even 150 years after his death

4. All of the above.

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Question 12

The significance of the Tel Dan Stele with the phrase, “House of David” is …

1. There is proof of a historical king of Israel named David

2. There is proof that kingdom of David was not some backwoods hick town

3. There is proof that David was a well-known and influential king even 150 years after his death

4. All of the above. - Right