The document is a quiz about archaeological evidence that confirms biblical accounts. It contains 7 multiple choice questions about archaeological discoveries related to crucifixion and the life of Pontius Pilate. Some of the evidence discussed includes a skeleton from the 1st century AD with a nail through the heel, matching biblical descriptions of Roman crucifixion; and an inscription mentioning Pontius Pilate as prefect of Judea, corroborating his role in the biblical accounts. The questions are answered by selecting the most accurate multiple choice response that is often supported by details from ancient historical sources like Josephus and Tacitus.

1. Quiz 14
Top-Ten Archaeology
Discoveries Confirming the
Bible
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2. Directions
• This is a self-test.
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3. Question 1
What archeological evidence supports death by crucifixion by the
ancient Romans?
1. A statue found in 1968 at a suburb of Jerusalem called
Giv’at ha-Mivtar
2. A scroll found in 1968 at a suburb of Jerusalem called
Giv’at ha-Mivtar
3. An ossuary (bone box) found in 1968 at a suburb of
Jerusalem called Giv’at ha-Mivtar, which contained the
skeleton of a man crucified around the time of Jesus. The
man had a 4 ½ inch spike driven through his heel.
4. The skeleton of a crucified man hanging on a cross found in
1968 at a suburb of Jerusalem called Giv’at ha-Mivtar.

4. Question 1
What archeological evidence supports death by crucifixion by the
ancient Romans?
1. A statue found in 1968 at a suburb of Jerusalem called Giv’at
ha-Mivtar
2. A scroll found in 1968 at a suburb of Jerusalem called Giv’at
ha-Mivtar
3. An ossuary (bone box) found in 1968 at a suburb of Jerusalem
called Giv’at ha-Mivtar, which contained the skeleton of a man
crucified around the time of Jesus. The man had a 4 ½ inch
spike driven through his heel.
Right
4. The skeleton of a crucified man hanging on a cross found in
1968 at a suburb of Jerusalem called Giv’at ha-Mivtar.
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5. Question 2
Roman crucifixions were usually preceded by floggings that…
1. Consisted of beatings by fists and clubs
2. Consisted of 39 lashes by tree branches
3. Consisted of 39 lashes by iron rods
4. Consisted of 39 lashes with a whip of braided leather thongs
with metal balls and pieces of sharp bone woven into them.
The victim would be lashed from the shoulders down to the
back of the legs. The back would be so shredded that part of
the spine was sometimes exposed by the deep cuts.
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6. Question 2
Roman crucifixions were usually preceded by floggings that…
1. Consisted of beatings by fists and clubs
2. Consisted of 39 lashes by tree branches
3. Consisted of 39 lashes by iron rods
4. Consisted of 39 lashes with a whip of braided leather thongs
with metal balls and pieces of sharp bone woven into them.
The victim would be lashed from the shoulders down to the
back of the legs. The back would be so shredded that part of
the spine was sometimes exposed by the deep cuts.
Right
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7. Question 3
The effect of the flogging that preceded crucifixion
was…
1. Sometimes death but at least hypovolemic shock from
massive blood loss, dramatic drop in blood pressure, and
thirst increase as the body craves fluids to replace the blood.
2. Death from shock.
3. A loss of blood, dramatic drop in blood pressure and thirst
increase as the body craves fluids to replace the blood.
4. A dramatic drop in blood pressure and thirst as the body
craves fluids to replace the blood.
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8. Question 3
The effect of the flogging that preceded crucifixion
was…
1. Sometimes death but at least hypovolemic shock from
massive blood loss, dramatic drop in blood pressure, and
thirst increase as the body craves fluids to replace the blood.
Right
2. Death from shock.
3. A loss of blood, dramatic drop in blood pressure and thirst
increase as the body craves fluids to replace the blood.
4. A dramatic drop in blood pressure and thirst as the body
craves fluids to replace the blood.
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9. Question 4
The cause of death from crucifixion is…
1. Blood loss. After the flogging, people lose large amounts of
blood.
2. Asphyxiation. With the arms stretched out, the chest is
locked into the inhale position. To exhale, you have to push
up with your feet. However this is extremely difficult if
your feet are nailed to the cross.
3. Exposure. Being left outdoors on the cross results in
hyperthermia.
4. Disease. After flogging and crucifixion, people’s resistance
is lowered making them susceptible to disease.
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10. Question 4
The cause of death from crucifixion is…
1. Blood loss. After the flogging, people lose large amounts of
blood.
2. Asphyxiation. With the arms stretched out, the chest is
locked into the inhale position. To exhale, you have to push
up with your feet. However this is extremely difficult if
your feet are nailed to the cross.
Right.
3. Exposure. Being left outdoors on the cross results in
hyperthermia.
4. Disease. After flogging and crucifixion, people’s resistance
is lowered making them susceptible to disease.
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11. Question 5
The bones of the crucified man found in the
ossuary at Giv’at ha-Mivtar were dated to
which time period…
1. 300 AD to 400 AD
2. 200 AD to 300 AD
3. 100 AD to 200 AD
4. 100 BC to 100 AD
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12. Question 5
The bones of the crucified man found in the
ossuary at Giv’at ha-Mivtar were dated to
which time period…
1. 300 AD to 400 AD
2. 200 AD to 300 AD
3. 100 AD to 200 AD
4. 100 BC to 100 AD
Right, a time very close to the time of Jesus
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13. Question 6
In 1961 a group of archaeologists were excavating an ancient
Roman theater near Caesarea Maritima, when they
discovered a limestone block with a three line inscription:
”Pontius Pilate, Prefect of Judea.”
1. Pilate was the prefect (general) of a Roman legion of Judea
from 200-300 AD
2. Pilate was the prefect (governor) of the Roman province of
Judea from 26-36 AD
3. Pilate was the prefect (general) of a Roman legion of Judea
from 26-36 AD
4. Pilate was the prefect (governor) of the Roman province of
Judea from 200-300 AD
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14. Question 6
In 1961 a group of archaeologists were excavating an ancient
Roman theater near Caesarea Maritima, when they
discovered a limestone block with a three line inscription:
”Pontius Pilate, Prefect of Judea.”
1. Pilate was the prefect (general) of a Roman legion of Judea
from 200-300 AD
2. Pilate was the prefect (governor) of the Roman province of
Judea from 26-36 AD
Right. During the time of Jesus, just as it says in the Bible
3. Pilate was the prefect (general) of a Roman legion of Judea
from 26-36 AD
4. Pilate was the prefect (governor) of the Roman province of
Judea from 200-300 AD
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15. Question 7
Pontius Pilate is also mentioned by which other
ancient writers, besides the biblical
account…
1. Cornelius Tacitus (55 AD – 120 AD) and Flavius
Josephus (37 AD – 101 AD)
2. Homer (50 AD - 60 AD) and Cornelius Tacitus (55
AD – 120 AD)
3. Homer (50 AD - 60 AD) and Cornelius Tacitus (55
AD – 120 AD) and Flavius Josephus (37 AD –
101 AD)
4. Homer (50 AD - 60 AD)
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16. Question 7
Pontius Pilate is also mentioned by which other ancient
writers, besides the biblical account…
1. Cornelius Tacitus (55 AD – 120 AD) and Flavius Josephus
(37 AD – 101 AD)
Right. Tacitus’ book The Annals, Book XV, Chapter 44 and Josephus’
book Antiquities of the Jews, Book 18, Chapter 3
2. Homer (50 AD - 60 AD) and Cornelius Tacitus (55 AD – 120
AD)
3. Homer (50 AD - 60 AD) and Cornelius Tacitus (55 AD – 120
AD) and Flavius Josephus (37 AD – 101 AD)
4. Homer (50 AD - 60 AD.)