Pearson Edexcel A Level · Religious Studies (9RS0)

Social, historical and religious context of the New Testament: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on Social, historical and religious context of the New Testament.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which religious group in first-century Palestine was known for its strict adherence to the oral law and belief in the resurrection of the dead?

Question 2

1 mark

Which religious group in first-century Palestine was characterized by a focus on the study of the Law and a belief in the resurrection of the dead, often in opposition to the Sadducees?

Question 3

1 mark

How did Hellenism specifically influence the religious landscape of first-century Palestine during the time of Jesus?

Question 4

1 mark

Which religious group in first-century Palestine is defined by its rejection of Hellenism and its focus on the strict maintenance of the sacrificial system in the Temple?

Question 5

1 mark

Which scholarly debate is central to the interpretation of the 'Messianic Secret' in the Gospel of Mark, particularly in the work of Morna Hooker?

Question 6

5 marks

Evaluate the impact of Hellenism on the legal and ethical dimensions of first-century Palestinian life, specifically regarding how it influenced Jesus' interaction with Roman authority.

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Question 7

3 marks

a) Explain the significance of Roman occupation for the legal and ethical dimensions of life in first-century Palestine during the time of Jesus.

b) Briefly outline the specific religious expectations regarding the 'Suffering Servant' as described in the prophecies of Isaiah.

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Question 8

5 marks

Evaluate the significance of Hellenism and Roman occupation in first-century Palestine. To what extent did these social and political factors create a unique environment that influenced the legal and ethical dimensions of Jesus’ life and work?

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