This document provides a 7 question quiz about archaeological discoveries that confirm aspects of the biblical narrative. The questions cover the discovery of Hezekiah's tunnel in Jerusalem and dating evidence that supports the biblical account of when it was constructed. Additionally, questions address the discovery of an ossuary bearing the inscription "Joseph, son of Caiaphas" and how this connects to the high priest mentioned in the gospels during Jesus' time. The quiz is meant to highlight several archaeological findings that corroborate details in the Bible.

1. Top-Ten Archaeology Discoveries
Confirming the Bible
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Quiz 15

2. Directions
• This is a self-test.
• Read the question and answer to yourself
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3. Question 1
In 1838 an ancient tunnel was discovered in old Jerusalem
beginning at the Gihon Spring and ending at the Pool of
Siloam. Which King is credited with digging it in 2
Kings 20:20 and 2 Chronicles 32:30?
1. King David
2. King Hezekiah
3. King Solomon.
4. King Saul.
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4. Question 1
In 1838 an ancient tunnel was discovered in old Jerusalem
beginning at the Gihon Spring and ending at the Pool of
Siloam. Which King is credited with digging it in 2 Kings
20:20 and 2 Chronicles 32:30?
1. King David
2. King Hezekiah
Right
3. King Solomon.
4. King Saul.
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5. Question 2
Analysis of the ancient writing; Carbon 14 dating of the
plant life disrupted by the tunnel; uranium-thorium
dating of the stalactites and stalagmites that grew
after completion of the tunnel have all supported a
date of …
1. 700 AD
2. 100 AD
3. 100 BC
4. 700BC
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6. Question 2
Analysis of the ancient writing; Carbon 14 dating of the
plant life disrupted by the tunnel; uranium-thorium
dating of the stalactites and stalagmites that grew
after completion of the tunnel have all supported a
date of …
1. 700 AD
2. 100 AD
3. 100 BC
4. 700BC
Right, the date given in the Bible for these events
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7. Question 3
Hezekiah reigned from about 715 to 687 BC. What else
is true about him?
1. He was a friend of the prophet, Isaiah and restored proper
sacrifice and worship, thus being considered a good king.
2. He was married to Jezebel and was an idolater.
3. He was a a son of King David and built the temple.
4. He was an enemy of the prophet, Jonah and was considered
a wicked king.
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8. Question 3
Hezekiah reigned from about 715 to 687 BC. What else
is true about him?
1. He was a friend of the prophet, Isaiah and restored proper
sacrifice and worship, thus being considered a good king.
Right
2. He was married to Jezebel and was an idolater.
3. He was a a son of King David and built the temple.
4. He was an enemy of the prophet, Jonah and was considered
a wicked king.
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9. Question 4
How did the tunnel Hezekiah dig come in handy
for him?
1. It made it easier for the priests to ritually cleanse themselves
before entering the temple.
2. It irrigated the hanging gardens in Jerusalem.
3. Assyrian king, Sennacherib invaded. The tunnel redirected
an outside spring inside the city walls so Jerusalem could
hold out.
4. It provided a means of escape when enemies invaded.
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10. Question 4
How did the tunnel Hezekiah dig come in handy
for him?
1. It made it easier for the priests to ritually cleanse themselves
before entering the temple.
2. It irrigated the hanging gardens in Jerusalem.
3. Assyrian king, Sennacherib invaded. The tunnel redirected
an outside spring inside the city walls so Jerusalem could
hold out.
Right. See 2 Kings 20:20 and 2 Kings 19:35-36
4. It provided a means of escape when enemies invaded.

11. Question 5
In 1990 a first century ossuary in a burial was
discovered within the Peace Forest about two miles
south of the Temple Mount . An ossuary is…
1. A bone box
2. A jewelry box
3. A bird sanctuary
4. A mummy
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12. Question 5
In 1990 a first century ossuary in a burial was
discovered within the Peace Forest about two miles
south of the Temple Mount . An ossuary is…
1. A bone box
Right, the ossuary is used to store the bones after the body has
decomposed
2. A jewelry box
3. A bird sanctuary
4. A mummy
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13. Question 6
The ossuary had the Aramaic word
"Joseph, son of Caiaphas" carved on it.
This man was the biblical…
1. Joseph of Arimathea who buried Jesus
2. High priest who was in office at the time of Jesus
3. Roman governor who was in office at the time of
Jesus
4. Joseph a disciple of Jesus
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14. Question 6
"Joseph, son of Caiaphas" carved on it.
This man was the biblical…
1. Joseph of Arimathea who buried Jesus
2. High priest who was in office at the time of Jesus
Right. See Matthew 26:3-4
3. Roman governor who was in office at the time of
Jesus
4. Joseph a disciple of Jesus
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15. Question 7
Caiaphas was also corroborated by …
1. First-century historian Alexander the Great
2. First-century historian Homer
3. First-century historian Josephus
4. First-century historian Julius Caesar
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16. Question 7
Caiaphas was also corroborated by …
1. First-century historian Alexander the Great
2. First-century historian Homer
3. First-century historian Josephus
Right. In Antiquities of the Jews - Book XVIII, Chapter
4 he states, ““Besides which, he also deprived Joseph,
who was also called Caiaphas, of the high priesthood…”
4. First-century historian Julius Caesar