Section A: Multiple Choice
25 Points (5 each)1 According to Daniel 7, the "little horn" power that arose among the ten kingdoms of Rome is identified by historicist interpreters as:
2 The prophetic time period of "a time, times, and half a time" (Daniel 7:25) equals how many prophetic days/literal years?
3 The year-day principle in prophetic interpretation is based on which Scripture passages?
4 According to 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, the "man of sin" would do what?
5 The historicist view of prophecy teaches that prophetic events:
Section B: True/False
20 Points (4 each)6 The Protestant Reformers (Luther, Calvin, Knox, Wesley) all identified the Papal system as the Antichrist of Scripture.
7 The Papal claim of "Vicarius Filii Dei" (Vicar of the Son of God) is a title that implies standing in place of the Messiah on earth.
8 Daniel's 70 Weeks prophecy (Daniel 9:24-27) was given specifically concerning Daniel's people (Israel) and the holy city (Jerusalem).
9 The 1,260-year period of Papal supremacy is often dated from 538 AD (defeat of the Ostrogoths) to 1798 AD (Napoleon's general captures the Pope).
10 The Jesuit Counter-Reformation promoted futurism and preterism specifically to deflect Protestant identification of the Papacy as Antichrist.
Section C: Fill in the Blank
20 Points (4 each)11 The four kingdoms of Daniel 2's statue are: Babylon (gold head), (silver arms), Greece (bronze belly), and Rome (iron legs).
12 According to Daniel 7:25, the little horn power would "think to change and laws" - referring to Yahuah's times and Torah.
13 The 2,300 days prophecy of Daniel 8:14 begins in 457 BC and ends in AD, marking the cleansing of the sanctuary.
14 The decree of in 457 BC to restore Jerusalem marked the beginning of the 70 Weeks prophecy.
15 Revelation 13 describes two beasts: the beast from the sea (Papal Rome) and the beast from the (identified as America by many historicists).
Section D: Matching - Prophetic Symbols
15 Points (3 each)Symbol
Kingdom/Power
Section E: Short Answer
20 Points (10 each)16 Explain the seven identifying marks of the "little horn" power from Daniel 7:8, 20-25 and how historicists apply them to the Papal system.
17 Describe the 70 Weeks prophecy (Daniel 9:24-27). When did it begin, what events were predicted, and how was the Messiah "cut off" in the midst of the final week?
Assessment Score
ANSWER KEY (For Teacher Use Only)
- Complete answer addressing all parts: 8-10 points
- Partial answer with key concepts: 5-7 points
- Basic understanding shown: 2-4 points
- Minimal or incorrect response: 0-1 points
Q16 Key Points: Little horn: (1) arose among 10 horns, (2) came up last, (3) uprooted 3 horns, (4) different from others, (5) eyes like a man/speaks pompously, (6) persecutes saints, (7) thinks to change times and laws. Application to Papacy: arose in Rome among divided kingdoms, subdued Heruli/Vandals/Ostrogoths, religious-political power, claims divine titles, persecuted millions, changed Sabbath to Sunday.
Q17 Key Points: 70 weeks = 490 years. Began 457 BC (Artaxerxes' decree). 69 weeks to Messiah = 27 AD (baptism of Yahusha). Messiah "cut off" in midst of 70th week = 31 AD (crucifixion). Final half-week = gospel to Jews until 34 AD (stoning of Stephen). Confirms the covenant through His death.