Easy Bible Person Quiz with Background Story.

 

1. On what day did God create Adam?
   
   a. The first day, Sunday.
   b. On Saturday, the Sabbath.
   c. God created Adam on a Friday.
   
   c. God created Adam on the sixth day, Friday.
   Genesis 1:26-31
   
    

2. Who was born in an animal shelter near Bethlehem?
   
   Jesus.
   He was the son of Mary, the Virgin, and Joseph, his stepfather.
   Jesus, the Messiah, was born in a stable.
   Joseph and Mary were in Bethlehem for the census.
   All the accommodations in Bethlehem were full because of the census.
   The family could only find shelter in the animal shelter.
   Luke 2:1-17
   
    

3. What was the name of Jesus' mother?
   
   a. Mary from Nazareth.
   b. Mary from Magdala.
   c. Elizabeth.
   
   The mother of Jesus was Mary. She came from Nazareth.
   Luke 2:4-7
   
    

4. Near what city was Jesus born?
   
   a. Naraqzareth.
   b. Jerusalem.
   c. Bethlehem.
   
   c. Jesus was born in the suburbs of Bethlehem.
   Matthew 2:1-2
   
    

5. Who brought expensive gifts to Jesus when he was young?
   
   The Magi.
   Wise men, the Magi, visited Jesus when he was about two years old.
   They came from the east, following a star that guided them to Jesus.
   The Magi brought Jesus the three gifts of gold for a king, incense for God, and myrrh to anoint the dead.
   The Bible does not say how many Magi came.
   Tradition assumes that the three gifts meant three visitors.
   The Magi were educated men who came to worship the newborn king.
   Matthew 2:1-12
   
    

6. What did Jesus sleep in right after he was born?
   
   a. Jesus was placed in the pen with lambs for warmth and safety.
   b. Jesus slept on a straw bed on the floor of the animal stall.
   c. He slept in a feeding trough for animals.
   
   c. Jesus slept in an animal feeding trough called a manger.
   Luke 2:1-12
   
    

7. Which person betrayed Jesus to the priests and soldiers?
   
   Judas Iscariot.
   He was the disciple in charge of the ministry's money.
   Judas betrayed Jesus to the priests and soldiers on the night of Jesus' arrest.
   The priests paid him 30 pieces of silver to identify Jesus.
   Judas kissed Jesus on the face to identify him.
   Afterward, Judas was remorseful, gave the silver back, and committed suicide.
   Matthew 26:14-27
   
    

8. What is the name of Jesus' stepfather?
   
   a. Matthew the tax collector.
   b. Joseph the Carpenter.
   c. Luke the physician.
   
   b. Joseph, a carpenter, was the stepfather of Jesus.
   Luke 1:26-33
   Matthew 1:18-24
   
    

9. Who were the first two disciples that Jesus called to service?
   
   a. Philip and Nathanael.
   b. Andrew and Peter.
   c. James and John.
   
   b. Andrew and Peter.
   Matthew 4:18-19
   
    

10. What was the occupation of Andrew and Peter?
    
    a. Tent Makers.
    b. Carpenters.
    c. Fishermen.
    
    c. Andrew and Peter were fishermen.
    Matthew 4:18-19
    
     

11. Who was the founding father of Judaism?
    
    a. Adam.
    b. Noah.
    c. Moses.
    d. Abraham.
    
    d. Abraham founded Judaism.
    The patriarch of Judaism is Abraham.
    
     

12. Who saw Bathsheba bathing on a rooftop and committed adultery with her?
    
    a. King Ahab.
    b. King Saul.
    c. King David.
    
    c. King David lusted after Bathsheba and had an affair with her.
    2 Samuel 11
    
     

13. Who committed the first murder in the Bible?
    
    a. Cain.
    b. Adam.
    c. Abraham.
    
    a. The first murder was committed by Cain.
    He killed his brother Abel because of jealousy.
    Genesis 4:8
    
     

14. Who was Adam and Eve's third child?
    
    a. Abel.
    b. Cain.
    c. Seth.
    d. Enoch.
    
    c. Seth was Adam and Eve's third son.
    Genesis 4:25-26
    
     

15. This man spent time in a lion's den because jealous workers tricked King Darius into doing this.
    
    Daniel.
    King Darius ordered that Daniel be put into a lion's den because Daniel was praying to God.
    The king's wise men were jealous of Daniel and tricked Darius into ordering Daniel into the lion's den.
    Daniel survived the lions' den.
    Daniel 6:1-28
    
     

16. These three friends of Daniel survived an ordeal in a fiery furnace because they worshipped God and rejected idols.
    
    Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
    Nebuchadnezzar II ordered the three young men into a fiery furnace for not bowing and worshiping the king's idol.
    Daniel's friends survived the fiery furnace.
    Daniel 3:16-28
    
     

17. Who was the distrustful, jealous, brutal, and ruthless king when Jesus was born?
    
    King Herod.
    Herod the Great was king of Judea when Jesus was born.
    The Roman Emperor appointed him.
    Herod harbored a paranoid fear of being overthrown.
    His fear caused him to have his first wife and three sons executed.
    He was afraid that Jesus would threaten his rule.
    Herod ordered the execution of all males under 2 years old in an attempt to kill Jesus.
    Matthew 2:1-20
    
     

18. This disciple doubted it was Jesus that he was talking to after the resurrection.
    
    Thomas.
    He doubted that he was talking to Jesus after the resurrection.
    Thomas did not believe it was Jesus until he saw the crucifixion marks on his hands.
    John 20:24-29
    
     

19. Who rejected Jesus three times prior to the rooster crowing?
    
    Simon Peter.
    People pointed to Peter and called him out as a follower of Jesus.
    He denied Jesus three times on the night of His arrest when called out.
    Peter is known as the "Rock" of the Catholic Church.
    Luke 22:54-62
    
     

20. Name one of Jesus' four brothers.
    
    James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon.
    These were the brothers of Jesus.
    He also had sisters whose names and numbers are unknown.
    Mark 6:3
    
     

21. This man ate wild honey and locusts in the wilderness and baptized people at the Jordan River.
    
    John the Baptist.
    He lived in the wilderness and ate locusts and honey.
    John wore garments made of camel hair and possibly fur from other animals.
    Jesus was the cousin of John the Baptist.
    John the Baptist baptized Jesus.
    Matthew 3:1-6
    
     

22. What was King David's occupation when he was a young lad?
    
    a. Fisherman.
    b. Shepherd.
    c. Carpenter.
    
    b. David was a shepherd for his father when he was young.
    1 Samuel 17:12-15
    
     

23. This man built a large boat called the Ark.
    
    Noah.
    God instructed Noah to build the boat and take every animal species aboard it.
    He was 500 years old and had three sons at the time.
    Genesis 6:13-22
    
     

24. Who parted the Red Sea with his staff?
    
    Moses.
    He parted the Red Sea with a staff when he held it up and stretched out his arms.
    Moses used the staff to perform several miracles that God commanded.
    Exodus 14:10-20
    
     

25. Who had immense strength because of his long hair?
    
    Samson.
    He was a judge and a prophet.
    Samson killed 1,000 Philistines with the jawbone of a jackass.
    He possessed enormous strength because he was a Nazarene who never cut his hair.
    His mother dedicated him to God from birth.
    Judges 16
    
     

26. This person committed the first murder in the Bible.​
    
    Cain.
    Genesis records that Cain committed the first murder in the Bible.
    God preferred Abel's animal sacrifice over Cain's crop sacrifice.
    Cain killed his brother Abel out of jealousy.
    Genesis 4:6-12
    
     

27. What day of the week did Jesus heal a man with a withered hand and a woman who was crippled?
    
    a. Day of Pentecost.
    b. Day of the Sabbath.
    c. Day of the Passover.
    
    b. Jesus cured these two on separate occasions on a Sabbath.
    He healed a woman who was crippled for eighteen years. Luke 13:10-17
    Jesus healed the withered hand of a man on a Sabbath. Matthew 12:9-14
    
     

28. Who is the third son of Adam and Eve?
    
    Seth is the third son of Adam and Eve.
    Adam was 130 years old when Seth was born.
    He was born after Cain killed Abel.
    God banished Cain from the Garden of Eden.
    With Cain gone, Adam and Eve were childless.
    God allowed Seth to be born.
    Genesis 4
    
     

29. Who killed an Egyptian slave taskmaster?
    
    Moses.
    He was well known to be quick to anger and had issues with that.
    Moses saw a taskmaster beating a Hebrew slave.
    Angered, he killed the Egyptian slave taskmaster and buried him in the sand.
    Unfortunately for him, there was a witness.
    Moses left Egypt for fear for his life.
    Moses commits murder.
    Exodus 2:11-22
    
     

30. Who baptized Jesus in the River Jordan?
    
    John.
    He baptized his cousin, Jesus.
    John lived in the wilderness.
    He went around preaching the coming of the Savior, repentance, and the need for baptism.
    John ate locusts and honey and clothed himself in camel fur.
    John 1:6-31
    
     

31. Which Roman governor of Judea had Jesus flogged?
    
    Pontius Pilate.
    He was the local prefect who thought Jesus was innocent.
    Pontius Pilate had Jesus humiliated and flogged to please the crowd.
     To appease the religious leaders, he permitted Jesus's crucifixion. 
    Pontius Pilate condemned Jesus and allowed Barabbas to go free.
    Matthew 27
    
     

32. Who talked to a burning bush when he was tending sheep at the base of Mount Horeb?
    
    Moses.
    He spoke with God, who was talking from something like a burning bush.
    God gave Moses the assignment to lead the slaves out of Egypt.
    After making all his excuses, Moses decided to do as God commanded.
    Exodus 3
    
     

33. Who took the Israelites across the Jordan River and the border into Canaan, the land of milk and honey?
    
    a. Moses.
    b. Aaron.
    c. Joshua.
    
    Joshua took over after Moses died. Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan.
    Joshua 1:1-6
    
     

34. Who is the older brother of Moses?
    
    Aaron was the older brother of Moses.
    Miriam was the older sister of Moses.
    He allowed the Israelites to build a golden calf during the Exodus.
    Aaron started the Aaronic priesthood.
    Exodus 4:13-15
    
     

35. Who was the first man on Earth?
    
    Adam was the first man and human recorded in religious texts on Earth.
    God created the first man out of the dust of the earth.
    Genesis 2
    
     

36. God created this person from someone's rib.
    
    Eve.
    She was the first woman and was made from Adam's rib.
    God created this companion for Adam.
    She became known as Woman.
    Genesis 2:20-22
    
     

37. What fallen angel with a hostile attitude tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden?
    
    The Serpent.
    The devil, also known as the serpent, tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden.
    She ate fruit from a tree that God had instructed her not to eat from.
    It was from the tree of knowledge, also known as the forbidden fruit.
    Because of this sin, God exiled Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.
    Eve introduced sin into the world.
    Genesis 3:1-7
    
     

38. Who was the youthful boy who played the lyre and defeated a giant using a sling and a polished stone?
    
    David.
    He was the young shepherd who killed Goliath, the Philistine giant.
    David was the youngest of eight brothers.
    He later became king.
    A shepherd boy's story.
    1 Samuel 17
    
     

39. Who did God transport to heaven in a fiery chariot?
    
    Elijah.
    God called the prophet Elijah to heaven.
    He sent a vehicle that looked like a fiery chariot to pick Elijah up.
    2 Kings 2:8-15
    
     

40. Robbers attacked a man while traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho.
    They stripped him of his clothes, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead.
    Several respectable people walked by him, but only this person gave him aid.
    
    a. Samaritan.
    b. Judaic Priest.
    c. A person with leprosy.
    
    a. A Samaritan helped the man. A priest and a Levite passed him by.
    Luke 10:30-36
    
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