
1. Eusebius's stated goal in his work is to
~ Eusebius's stated goal in his work is to provide a history of the Christian church, focusing on church leaders.
@ Eusebius's stated goal in his work is to provide a history of the Christian church, focusing on church leaders.
a. calculate the current year using the Bible as evidence.
b. prove the Donation of Constantine to be a forgery.
*c. provide a history of the Christian church.
d. criticize the dates given for important events in the history of the church by other scholars.

2. Eusebius differentiates himself from other Christian historians by 
~ Eusebius differentiates himself from other Christian historians by directly quoting sources. His lengthy quotation of some of these primary sources is the only reason they are still extant.
@ Eusebius differentiates himself from other Christian historians by directly qouting sources. His lengthy quotation of some of these primary sources is the only reason they are still extant.
a. being agnostic.
*b. directly quoting sources.
c. refusing to use the Bible in any of his works.
d. his questioning of Biblical text.

3. Eusebius implies that one of his goals is
~ Eusebius implies that one of his goals is to construct a chronology of events in church history, with the intention to fix errors made by previous Christian scholars regarding names, numbers, and times.
@ Eusebius implies that one of his goals is to construct a chronology of events in church history, with the intention to fix errors made by previous Christian scholars regarding names, numbers, and times.
a. to "fix" errors made throughout the New Testament.
b. to provide an accurate account of the death of Christ.
c. to dismantle any doubts about the resurrection.
*d. to construct a chronology of events in church history.

4. In Chapter 1, "The Plan of the Work," Eusebius blames _____ for the death of Christ.
~ In Chapter 1, "The Plan of the Work," Eusebius blames the Jews for the death of Christ. Eusebius's argument led to and later supported anti-Semitic views.
@ In Chapter 1, "The Plan of the Work," Eusebius blames the Jews for the death of Christ. Eusebius's argument led to and later supported anti-Semitic views.
*a. the Jews
b. the Romans
c. the Chaldeans
d. the Greeks

5. Eusebius quotes an epistle written by Abgarus as proof that rulers acknowledged Jesus as son of God, but:
~ Eusebius quotes an epistle written by Abgarus as proof that rulers acknowledged Jesus as son of God, but the epistle was later proven to be fabricated.  Even with an eye for accuracy Eusebius used false evidence in his work.
@ Eusebius quotes an epistle written by Abgarus as proof that rulers acknowledged Jesus as son of God, but the epistle was later proven to be fabricated. Even with an eye for accuracy Eusebius used false evidence in his work.
a. Abgarus never existed. 
b. the epistle is never mentioned within the text.
c. the epistle actually shows how Paul came to know Jesus. 
*d. the epistle was later proven to be fabricated. 

6. If one wished to argue that Eusebius's Ecclesiastical History was salvation history, which of the following arguments would be most convincing?
~ Eusebius is using the history of the church, its leaders, and its enemies to demonstrate to his readers the truth of the Gospels. Although he believes he is writing an accurate narrative, his motives are those of salvation history. 
@ Eusebius is using the history of the church, its leaders, and its enemies to demonstrate to his readers the truth of the Gospels. Although he believes he is writing an accurate narrative, his motives are those of salvation history.
a. God plays the central role as motive force.
b. Eusebius depicts all events of the church as leading humanity to Judgment Day and salvation.
*c. Eusebius is using the history of the church, its leaders, and its enemies to demonstrate to his readers the truth of the Gospels. 
d. No argument could show that Eusebius is writing salvation history, because he intends to tell the true history of the church. 

7. If one wished to argue that Eusebius's Ecclesiastical History was NOT salvation history, which of the following arguments would be most convincing?
~ Eusebius does not depict God as direct cause of historical action; in the narrative, church leaders act according to their own consciences.
@ Eusebius does not depict God as direct cause of historical action; in the narrative, church leaders act according to their own consciences.
*a. Eusebius does not depict God as direct cause of historical action; in the narrative, church leaders act according to their own consciences.
b. Eusebius states that he is attempting to fix the errors others have made in writing the history of the church; Eusebius is therefore conscious of trying to tell the truth about history.
c. Eusebius does not depict all events of the church as leading humanity to Judgment Day and salvation.
d. There is no possible way to argue that this is NOT salvation history.

8. According to Eusebius, an "ideal" Christian society could be seen as
~ An ideal Christian society could be seen as one in which believers studied scripture in order to live as God desires. Christian historians believe religious scriptures contains clues on how to achieve this ideal society. An ideal can be defined as a universal abstract concept, it’s a goal to be obtained, which is why it must be understood by study of the text.
@ An ideal Christian society could be seen as one in which believers studied scripture in order to live as God desires. Christian historians believe religious scriptures contains clues on how to achieve this ideal society. An ideal can be defined as a universal abstract concept, it’s a goal to be obtained, which is why it must be understood by study of the text.
a. one in which all have read the Bible.
b. one that reaches the Last Judgement.
*c. one in which believers studied scripture in order to live as God desires.
d. one that never strays away from the rules set forth in the Ten Commandments.

9. Eusebius sees himself
~ Eusebius sees himself as the first ecclesiastical writer to attempt this subject. He claims his methods differ greatly from Christian historians before him.
@ Eusebius sees himself as the first ecclesiastical writer to attempt this subject. He claims his methods differ greatly from Christian historians before him.
a. as the only person fit to write this history.
*b. as the first ecclesiastical writer to attempt this subject.
c. as a historian first, and a Christian second.
d. as the first historian to examine the life of Jesus Christ.

10. What sources does Eusebius cite in his narrative?
a. Eusebius does not cite any sources.
b. Scripture only.
c. Scripture and supporting evidence from archives.
*d. Scripture, supporting evidence from archives, and the accounts of previous historians.
 