Following the Last Steps of Jesus – Knowledge Check

Test your understanding of the biblical events, historical context, and spiritual sites featured in this virtual tour of Jerusalem.

1.       1. What event traditionally took place in the Upper Room on Mount Zion, also known as the Cenacle?

·         A) The Sermon on the Mount

·         B) The crucifixion of Jesus

·         C) The Last Supper and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

·         D) Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist

2.       2. What is the spiritual significance of the Mount of Olives in both Jewish and Christian traditions?

·         A) It’s the location of Jesus’ trial before Pilate

·         B) It overlooks the Dead Sea

·         C) It’s associated with resurrection and the return of the Messiah

·         D) It is where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount

3.       3. According to the Gospels, what major event occurred in the Garden of Gethsemane?

·         A) Jesus gave the Great Commission

·         B) Jesus was anointed by Mary Magdalene

·         C) Jesus prayed in anguish and was arrested

·         D) Peter denied Jesus there

4.       4. What ancient structure is visible at the Davidson Center and connects directly to Jesus’ visits to the Temple?

·         A) Herod’s Palace

·         B) The Antonia Fortress

·         C) The southern gate complex and mikva’ot (ritual baths)

·         D) The Pool of Bethesda

5.       5. Why are the Southern Steps of the Temple Mount significant in relation to Jesus’ teaching?

·         A) They led to the Upper Room

·         B) They were used for Roman public announcements

·         C) Rabbis, including Jesus, likely taught to crowds there

·         D) It’s where Judas was handed over to authorities

6.       6. What was the role of the Antonia Fortress during the time of Jesus?

·         A) It was a synagogue for the Essenes

·         B) It was a Roman military base overlooking the Temple

·         C) It was where Jesus held his Last Supper

·         D) It was the burial place of David

7.       7. What is the Via Dolorosa, and what does the name mean?

·         A) The route of Roman chariots

·         B) The underground tunnel below the Temple

·         C) “Way of Suffering” — the path Jesus walked to Golgotha

·         D) “Path of Resurrection” — Jesus’ return from the grave

8.       8. Inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, what site is traditionally believed to be the location of Jesus’ crucifixion?

·         A) Mount Zion

·         B) The Garden Tomb

·         C) Calvary (Golgotha)

·         D) The Mount of Transfiguration

9.       9. What is the Stone of Anointing believed to represent inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

·         A) The rock of Mount Sinai

·         B) The foundation stone of the Temple

·         C) The place where Jesus’ body was prepared for burial

·         D) A traditional location where Pilate judged Jesus

10.   10. What is the traditional significance of the tomb found inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

·         A) It marks the place where Peter denied Jesus

·         B) It is the tomb of Mary Magdalene

·         C) It is believed to be the burial and resurrection site of Jesus

·         D) It is a symbolic location built in the Crusader period only

Answer Key

1. C

2. C

3. C

4. C

5. C

6. B

7. C

8. C

9. C

10. C

Thank you for taking the time to reflect and engage with this journey through the last footsteps of Jesus. May this quiz deepen your understanding and bring you one step closer to the land and the message behind it.