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Acts Volume 1 Test 2


True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 
The name “Barnabas” means “son of encouragement or exhortation.”
 

 2. 
The members of the Sanhedrin received Stephen’s message with praise and thanksgiving.
 

 3. 
The Samaritans, who responded to Stephen’s preaching, believed and were baptized.
 

 4. 
The Apostles reluctantly followed the High Priests commands not to teach in the name of Jesus.
 

 5. 
Both the Pharisees and Sadducees believed in life after death.
 

 6. 
The Greek term “predestined” means “planned or prophesied to take place.”
 

 7. 
Christian baptism is a human work of merit.
 

 8. 
Barnabas was also known as “Joseph.”
 

 9. 
The “Freedmen” were political zealots who tried to re-establish the Jewish nation.
 

 10. 
The “Libertines” and “Freedmen” were former Jewish slaves of Rome or descendants of such who were now free men.
 

 11. 
The inclusion of “women” in Acts 5:14 is significant because women were now able to become a member of the Body of Christ and His church.
 

 12. 
The term “martyr” originally meant “one who testifies” but later came to include dying for one’s faith.
 

 13. 
The Apostles would seldom cite fulfilled prophecies to validate their teaching.
 

 14. 
The Greek term “opposing God” means “God fighters no less!”.
 

 15. 
Judas claimed to be someone special and had 400 followers; he was killed and his followers dispersed.
 

 16. 
In Acts 5:5, the Greek term for “died” is used widely throughout the New Testament.
 

 17. 
The Sadducees held to the literal Word of God.
 

 18. 
The Jewish Sanhedrin was probably composed of 24 scribes, 26 priests, and 26 elders.
 

 19. 
Theudas was a Galilean who briefly rose to power during the days of the census; however, after his death, his followers scattered.
 

 20. 
The Sadducees accepted and endorsed the Jewish rabbinical literature.
 

 21. 
The Sadducees rejected the truthfulness of the Pentateuch.
 

 22. 
The “Libertines” were social activists who waged war against Rome.
 

 23. 
The Greek term “great power” was often used to describe a miracle or the nature of the Gospel.
 

 24. 
The Apostles instructed the early church to practice communism or forced sharing of personal goods and resources.
 

 25. 
Barnabas was a Levite and a native of Cyprus.
 

 26. 
Upon Peter’s release from prison, the angel gave him these 3 commands:  Go, fast, and pray.
 

 27. 
Miracles are basically intended  to get attention so that something more important than the miracle could be given with the clear knowledge that God was the giver of it.
 

 28. 
When Peter was before the Sanhedrin, his face became like that of an angel.
 

 29. 
The “laying on of hands” was a common practice in the early church as well as in Jewish life.
 

 30. 
All seven of the men, who were chosen to minister to the Hellenist widows, had non-Jewish names.
 

 31. 
Acts 8:38 supports the teaching that the mode of baptism is immersion.
 

 32. 
The “laying on of hands” was a meaningful practice which signified an assignment of responsibility or an imparting of power.
 

 33. 
“Repent” basically means “to change your mind, renew it, and then be transformed in life.”
 

 34. 
The words “church” and “assembly” mean the same thing as the word “congregation.”
 

 35. 
The term “great lamentation” refers to mourning (beating the breast & weeping) which was customary among Jewish people.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 36. 
Which chapter records this verse, “Now those who were scattered went about preaching the Word.”?
a.
5
c.
7
b.
6
d.
8
 

 37. 
As ______ looked into heaven, he saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
a.
Peter
c.
Stephen
b.
James
d.
Saul
 

 38. 
Which chapter records the Apostles being released from prison by an angel?
a.
4
c.
6
b.
5
d.
7
 

 39. 
Who said the following, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.”?
a.
Stephen
c.
James
b.
Saul
d.
Peter
 

 40. 
The Greek word for “witness” is commonly transliterated as ___________.
a.
Evangelist
c.
Disciple
b.
Missionary
d.
Martyr
 

 41. 
Which chapter records the healing of the lame man at the gate of the temple?
a.
3
c.
5
b.
4
d.
6
 

 42. 
Which chapter records this verse, “And every day in the temple and at home they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as Christ.”?
a.
5
c.
7
b.
6
d.
8
 

 43. 
According to Acts 4:4, how many men believed Peter’s message?
a.
2000
c.
4000
b.
3000
d.
5000
 

 44. 
What is the meaning of the term “blotted out”?
a.
To Erase
c.
To Rub Off
b.
To Smear
d.
A, B, & C
 

 45. 
The Greek term “__________” was used to describe what armies did to the countries that they invaded, what an angry king might do to someone, or what a disease does to a person’s body.     
a.
Pillage
c.
Obliterate
b.
Laid Waste
d.
Devastate
 

 46. 
Which term best fits this definition:  “No rabbinical training, no education at the feet of the Jewish teachers”?
a.
Common
c.
Boldness
b.
Uneducated
d.
Neither A, B, or C
 

 47. 
Which term best fits this definition:  “Freedom of speech, Freedom to act, Confidence to act.”?
a.
Common
c.
Boldness
b.
Uneducated
d.
Neither A, B, or C
 

 48. 
Which chapter records the verse, “But Peter said, ‘I have no silver and gold, but I give you what I have; in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’”?
a.
3
c.
5
b.
4
d.
6
 

 49. 
What is the name of the lady who probably found baby Moses in the Nile River?
a.
Esther
c.
Hannah
b.
Hatshepsut
d.
Sarah
 

 50. 
Which chapter records the activities of Judas and Theudas?
a.
5
c.
7
b.
6
d.
8
 

 51. 
What were the requirements for those appointed to minister to the Hellenist widows?
a.
Men of good repute
c.
Full of wisdom
b.
Full of the Spirit
d.
A, B, & C
 

 52. 
Which chapter records a married couple lying to the Holy Spirit and dropping dead as a result?
a.
4
c.
6
b.
5
d.
7
 

 53. 
The Greek term “______” means “living sayings”--especially used of messages from God.
a.
Living Revelation
c.
Divine Prophecies
b.
Living Oracles
d.
Holy Teachings
 

 54. 
Which chapter records this verse, “And the Word of God increased; and the number of the       disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.”?
a.
5
c.
7
b.
6
d.
8
 

 55. 
Which chapter records these words, “But Peter and the Apostles answered, ‘We must obey God rather than men.”?
a.
5
c.
7
b.
6
d.
8
 

 56. 
Name the married couple who lied to the Holy Spirit and dropped dead as a result.
a.
Aquila & Priscilla
c.
Ananias & Priscilla     
b.
Aquila & Sapphira
d.
Ananias & Sapphira
 

 57. 
The Greek term for “_______” is generally translated as salvation since the term was      applied to any kind or rescue or restoration.
a.
Deliverance
c.
Rescue
b.
Escape
d.
Ransom
 

 58. 
Who gave this advice, “Leave these men alone!  Let them go!  For if their purpose or       activity is of human origin, it will fail, but if it is from God, you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”?
a.
Ananias
c.
Apollos
b.
Gamaliel
d.
Gallio
 

 59. 
What is the original meaning of the Greek term usually translated “baptism”?
a.
Sprinkle
c.
Sprinkle & Pour
b.
Pour
d.
Immerse/Immersion
 

 60. 
Which chapter records this verse, “And when they had prayed, the place in which they were
gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.”?
a.
3
c.
5
b.
4
d.
6
 

 61. 
Who was responsible for the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch?
a.
Peter
c.
Philip
b.
Paul
d.
Simon
 

 62. 
Which chapter records this verse, “And now, Lord, look upon their threats, and grant to thy
servants to speak thy word with all boldness.”?
a.
3
c.
5
b.
4
d.
6
 

 63. 
How long were the Israelites enslaved and ill-treated?
a.
100 Years
c.
300 Years
b.
200 Years     
d.
Over 400 Years
 

 64. 
The Ethiopian eunuch was reading from the prophet _____ prior to his conversion.
a.
Isaiah
c.
Ezekiel
b.
Jeremiah
d.
Daniel
 

 65. 
Where is this verse found, “And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other      name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”?
a.
Acts 3
c.
Acts 5
b.
Acts 4
d.
Acts 6
 

 66. 
The Greek word translated “__________” means “to question or to exchange questions, sometimes with rancor or evil intent in the questioning.”
a.
Interrogate
c.
Cross Examine
b.
Disputed
d.
Witness
 

 67. 
Stephen’s speech at the Synagogue of the Freedmen is recorded in Acts Chapter ______.
a.
5
c.
7
b.
6
d.
8
 

 68. 
Which chapter records the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch?
a.
5
c.
7
b.
6
d.
8
 

 69. 
Which chapter records these verses, “...Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge; for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.”?
a.
3
c.
5
b.
4
d.
6
 

 70. 
Name the person who tried to “buy” miraculous powers.
a.
Caiaphas
c.
Aquila
b.
Simeon
d.
Simon
 

 71. 
Which chapter records the burial of Stephen?
a.
5
c.
7
b.
6
d.
8
 

 72. 
The term __________ means “to select, or to be concerned with, look after, an active      participation.”
a.
“Ordain”
c.
“To Disciple”
b.
“Predestine“
d.
“Pick Out”
 

 73. 
The conversion of Simon is recorded in Acts Chapter ______.
a.
5
c.
7
b.
6
d.
8
 

 74. 
Name the person who practiced magic prior to his conversion to Christianity.
a.
Simeon
c.
Caiaphas
b.
Simon
d.
Philip
 

 75. 
Which city was established by Omri in the 8th century B.C.?
a.
Jerusalem
c.
Samaria
b.
Damascus
d.
Ephesus
 

 76. 
The Greek term “_____” means “to cut or saw in two.”
a.
Enraged
c.
Distribute
b.
Punish
d.
Division
 

 77. 
Which chapter records the problem of the Hellenist widows being overlooked in the daily distribution of food?
a.
5
c.
7
b.
6
d.
8
 

 78. 
Which chapter records Stephen’s speech before the Sanhedrin?
a.
5
c.
7
b.
6
d.
8
 

 79. 
Which term best fits this definition:  Something not in office, not skilled in some matter”?
a.
Common
c.
Boldness
b.
Uneducated
d.
Neither A, B, or C
 

 80. 
Saul received his teaching under a teacher named ____________.
a.
Gamaliel
c.
Annas
b.
Caiaphas
d.
Ananias
 

 81. 
Which chapter records the stoning of Stephen?
a.
5
c.
7
b.
6
d.
8
 

 82. 
The term “young man” was commonly applied to men between the ages of ____ to ____.
a.
25-35
c.
34-44
b.
24-40
d.
30-40
 

 83. 
The men, who stoned Stephen, laid their garments at the feet of __________.
a.
Ananias
c.
Annas
b.
Caiaphas
d.
Saul
 

 84. 
Which chapter records this verse, “And as they went along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, ‘See, here is water!  What is to prevent my being baptized?’”?
a.
5
c.
7
b.
6
d.
8
 



 
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