Gu 201: Old Testament Survey Quiz
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Below are 25 questions taken directly from "GU 201: Old Testament Survey. " We encourage you to take the quiz BEFORE and AFTER you take the online course. So, go ahead and get started on the quiz.
- 1.Define what is meant by "Christological hermeneutic."
- A.
The first declaration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- B.
The name given the Hebrew Scriptures that were translated into Greek.
- C.
A method of biblical interpretation whereby an element found in the Old Testament is seen to prefigure one in the New Testament.
- D.
A method of interpreting Scripture that is concerned with the person, attributes, and ministry of Jesus Christ.
- 2.What is the ultimate connection between the Old and New Testaments?
- A.
Prediction and fulfillment through Jesus Christ.
- B.
History of the Hebrew people.
- C.
The Apostle Paul.
- D.
The Ten Commandments.
- 3.What three letters are used in reference to the Septuagint?
- A.
XXL
- B.
LXX
- C.
KJV
- D.
TNK
- 4.Which of these is evidence that Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible?
- A.
Jesus supported Mosaic authorship.
- B.
Jewish history supports Mosaic authorship.
- C.
Internal textual claims of Mosaic authorship.
- D.
All of the above.
- 5.What was the primary theme of the book of Numbers as it relates to those 20 and younger and the older generation?
- A.
Don't imitate their parents' unbelief.
- B.
Follow the example of their parents.
- C.
Be fruitful and multiply in "numbers."
- D.
Eat, drink, and be merry.
- 6.How does the book of Deuteronomy end?
- A.
Death of Joseph.
- B.
Death of Moses.
- C.
Death of Joshua.
- D.
Death of Abel.
- 7.Which history books are considered to be post-exilic?
- A.
Joshua, Judges, and Ruth
- B.
1 & 2 Samuel
- C.
1 & 2 Kings and 1 & 2 Chronicles
- D.
Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther
- 8.What is the four-part cycle found in the book of Judges?
- A.
Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration
- B.
Evil, Oppression, Repentance, and Restoration
- C.
Creation, Evil, Betrayal, and Oppression
- D.
Prophecy, Deliverance, Rebellion, and Fulfillment
- 9.Define the Remnant.
- A.
A Jewish writing that consists of the Mishnah and Gemara.
- B.
A late fourth-century Latin translation of the Bible.
- C.
The Jews who were scattered from their homeland of Israel.
- D.
The Jews who have returned from the Babylonian captivity.
- 10.Define the Diaspora.
- A.
A Jewish writing that consists of the Mishnah and Gemara.
- B.
A late fourth-century Latin translation of the Bible.
- C.
The Jews who were scattered from their homeland of Israel.
- D.
The Jews who have returned from the Babylonian captivity.
- 11.Wisdom is personified in Proverbs. Who is Wisdom?
- A.
Solomon
- B.
Christ
- C.
David
- D.
Rehoboam
- 12.What is the Christological purpose of Ecclesiastes?
- A.
To determine the highest good.
- B.
Christ is the greatest good.
- C.
The church (i.e. "ekklesia") will bring the greatest good.
- D.
To prove that everything is vanity.
- 13.What does the title "Song of Songs" imply?
- A.
The songwriter's "chief work."
- B.
The songwriter's "final work."
- C.
The songwriter's "largest work."
- D.
The songwriter's "collective work."
- 14.What is the "broad definition" of prophecy?
- A.
Forth-tell. Insight into the will of God.
- B.
Fore-tell. Foresight into the plan of God.
- C.
Story-tell. Hindsight into the history of God.
- D.
Cant-tell. Oversight into the correct answer above.
- 15.What is the "narrow definition" of prophecy?
- A.
Forth-tell. Insight into the will of God.
- B.
Fore-tell. Foresight into the plan of God.
- C.
Story-tell. Hindsight into the history of God.
- D.
Cant-tell. Oversight into the correct answer above.
- 16.What is "Cooper's Golden Rule of Interpretation"?
- A.
A method of interpreting Scripture that suggests when the literal sense makes good sense, seek no other sense lest it result in nonsense.
- B.
A method of interpreting Scripture that suggests the best understanding is allegory.
- C.
A method of interpreting Scripture that is concerned with the person, attributes, and ministry of Jesus Christ.
- D.
A method of interpreting Scripture that searches for the "golden rule" or moral application.
- 17.Which two of the four themes of the Gospel are addressed in Zechariah?
- A.
Creation & Fall
- B.
Fall & Redemption
- C.
Redemption & Restoration
- D.
Restoration & Creation
- 18.Define Christophany.
- A.
Relating to the theology concerned with the person, attributes, and ministry of Jesus Christ.
- B.
The expected king and deliverer of the Jews.
- C.
A method of biblical interpretation whereby an element found in the Old Testament is seen to prefigure one found in the New Testament.
- D.
An appearance or manifestation of Christ in the Old Testament.
- 19.Define Protoevangelium.
- A.
The term used for the archangels: Michael, Gabriel, and Lucifer.
- B.
The term used for the first declaration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- C.
The term used for the evangelization of the nations.
- D.
The term used for the patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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