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A medium difficulty quiz about Bible history. Challenge yourself and learn more about the rich history of the Bible and biblical trivia. Answers are at the right or below the question in "Light Blue" . It is OK to peak; because we are not all Biblical Scientists. Links to information are underlined. Difficult Bible Quiz about Bible History Test your knowledge of Bible history in this difficult Bible quiz. Learn and educate yourself on this difficult Bible quiz about Bible history. Difficult Bible History Questions What was the first English Bible "authorized" for use in the church? a. The Bishop's Bible of 1568 b. The Great Bible of 1539. c. The Geneva Bible of 1560. Answer B: The Great Bible. The Great Bible of 1539 was the first "authorized" Bible used by the church. It was authorized by King Henry VIII and prepared by Miles Coverdale. What is the Great Bible of 1539? Which Bible version underwent translation from the Hebrew language into Greek? a. Gnostic Gospels. b. Septuagint. c. Vulgate. Answer B: The Septuagint. The Bible translated from Hebrew into Greek was the Septuagint. It was translated during the third century by 72 Jewish scholars in Alexandria, Egypt. What is the Septuagint? What led to the designation of a Bible revision as the " She Bible "? a . In the book of Ruth, a verse states "she" instead of "he." b . All the words spoken by women were printed in pink. c. This Bible version was translated by Mother Teresa. Answer A: The word "she" was mistranslated instead of the word "he." This mistranslation can be found in the book of Ruth. A misprint occurred regarding the gender of a character in the text of Ruth. The misprint occurs in Ruth at verse 3:15, where "she" was printed instead of "he." This particular version of the Bible became known as the She Bible. Why were one hundred Bibles referred to as the "sinner's Bible "? a. The confusion was due to a printing error that stated, "Thou shalt commit adultery." b. The Gideons placed these Bibles in prison libraries. c. A priest in 1611 placed Bibles in brothels. Answer A: Thou shalt commit adultery. The "Sinners Bible" had a printing error that said, "Thou shalt commit adultery." This Bible was also known as the Wicked Bible and the Adulterous Bible. "Thou shalt commit adultery" was a misprinted Bible verse in a reprint of the King James Bible. The Bible was published by the authorized royal printers in London, Robert Barker and Martin Lucas. What is the Sinners' Bible? Which Bible version is considered the most popular version of all time? a. New International Version. b. King James Version. c. Vulgate. Answer B: The King James Version. Recently, the New International Version has become popular. However, it's not as popular over time as the King James version. What do John Rogers, William Tyndale, and John Wycliffe have in common? a. Because they translated the Bible into English, the church burned their bodies . b. They were priests who preserved the Latin Bible during the religious reformation. c: These individuals initiated and promoted the Protestant religion . Answer A: Their bodies were burned. The faithful Christians of the church burned the bodies of these men for translating the Bible into English. The church hunted them down, imprisoned them, killed them, and then burned their works and bodies. Early Bible translators were considered heretics and enemies of the church. In earlier times, burning bodies of church enemies were considered the "Christian" way of doing things. Have you heard about the Salem witch trials? Which writer wrote most of the books in the New Testament? a. Simon Peter, also known as Cephas, was also a disciple of Jesus. b. John, the fisherman, was one of the first disciples of Jesus. c. Paul, who was previously called Saul of Tarsus. Answer C: Paul. The Apostle Paul wrote 14 books (over half) of the New Testament. He was from Tarsus and was originally named Saul. Saul persecuted the Jews before he was converted. When Saul was traveling to Damascus, Jesus stopped him on the road and blinded him. Ananias later healed Saul's eyes. Because of this, Saul became a disciple of Jesus, and his name was changed to Paul. Who wrote the most books in the New Testament? How are the four horses described in the Book of Revelation? a. Beginning, sin, forgiveness, and a new world. b. Birth, Sin, Death, and Resurrection. c. White, Red, Black, and Pale. Answer C: White, Red, Black, and Pale. The white horse is believed to carry Christ. The red horse brings the implements of war . The black horse carries the one who brings famine. Finally, the pale horse carries death on its back. Revelation 6. What was the crown made of that Jesus wore after his trial? a. Jesus wore a simple headpiece of cloth known as the kippah skullcap, as all Jews did. b. It was a band that was made of gold and adorned with embedded jewels. c. The crown was composed of branches adorned with thorns. Answer C: Branches with thorns. Scholars believe the crown was made from the thorny branches of the Ziziphus spina-christi plant, which was popular in Jerusalem at the time. The Roman soldiers mocked Jesus and put the thorny crown on his head right after they scourged him. The soldiers also mocked him by bowing and saying, "Hail to the Jewish King." Matthew 27. How many sons did Jacob have? a. Eight. b. Ten. c. Twelve. Answer C: Twelve sons. Every son of Jacob was the foundation of a Jewish tribe. The nation of Israel comes from the descendants of Jacob. Jacob had twelve sons and one daughter from four different women. God changed Jacob's name to Israel; hence, God's people became known as Israelites Jacob's family was large. What language was the Vulgate version written in? a. Latin. b. Greek. c. Hebrew. Answer A: Latin. The Vulgate was the standardized Bible for the Roman Catholic Church for over 1,000 years. It is a Latin version of the Bible written by St. Jerome in 382 AD. What is the Vulgate? Which Bible was in use when Jesus lived? a. The Hebrew Scriptures. b. King James Version. c. Vulgate. Answer A: The Hebrew scriptures, aka the Septuagint. The Scriptures were not yet bound into a single book called the Bible; they were separate scrolls. During the time of Jesus, the Hebrew Scriptures were written on individual scrolls, and not every church had a complete set of all the scrolls. The Greek Septuagint, written 300 years before Jesus, was in common use as the Jewish Tanakh. What Bible did Jesus use? What was the first loosely bound Bible that held all the scriptures together in one book? a. The Codex Sinaiticus. b. The Gutenberg Bible. c. The Geneva Bible. Answer A: The Codex Sinaiticus. Before the Codex Sinaiticus, the scriptures were on separate scrolls or other forms. Around 360 AD, Emperor Constantine authorized the writing of fifty copies of the scriptures. The Codex Sinaiticus also contained the Epistle of Barnabas and the Shepherd of Hermas. Scholars consider the Codex Sinaiticus to be the first "official" Bible written with scrolls kept together. What do we refer to as the "biblical silent years"? a. This era was the 40 years that the Israelites spent in the desert during the Exodus. b. The silent years were the years that the Israelites spent captive in Egypt. c. These were the years that passed between the Old and New Testaments. Answer C: The years between the Old and New Testaments are significant. The 400 years between the writings of the Old and New Testaments are known as the silent years. Nothing scriptural was written during the silent period. What day of the week did Jesus rise from the dead after his crucifixion? a. He rose seven days later on Saturday, the Sabbath. b. Jesus rose on Sunday, the third day. c. He rose the next day. Answer B: Jesus rose on Sunday. The day of Jesus' resurrection is celebrated as Easter. Friday, the first day: Jesus was crucified and died on the cross. Saturday, the second day: Jesus lay in the tomb. Sunday, t he third day: Jesus rose from the dead and left his tomb. Matthew 27. Many try to reason that the three days had to be 24 hours each for a 72-hour period. They are making an assumption that is not true. Which Bible was so big that it had to be chained to the pulpit? a. The original 1611 King James Bible was tightly secured to the pulpit. b. The Great Bible of 1539 had to be chained to the pulpit. c. Chained to the pulpit was the Geneva Bible of 1560. Answer B: The Great Bible. The Great Bible was the first authorized English Bible in England. Chains were used to secure it to the pulpit and keep it from being stolen. It was often referred to as the chained Bible. The Great Bible contains 80 books. It has 39 books in the Old Testament, 27 in the New Testament, and 14 books in the Apocrypha. The Great Bible was historically important. Which Bible version underwent William Whittingham's supervision? a. The Great Bible. b. Geneva. c. Bishops. Answer B: The Geneva Bible. William Whittingham led the translation of the Geneva Bible. Several other scholars were also involved in the translation. It was the first Bible version to be translated entirely from the original transcripts of Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic. The Geneva Bible was the primary Bible of the 16th century, used by English Protestants. Before it became an "authorized" Bible, Christian dissenters who separated from the church used it. What was the first "complete" Bible written in English? a. King James. b. Tyndale. c. Bishops. Answer B: The Tyndale Bible. The Tyndale Bible was the first complete English Bible. What was the first complete Bible in any language that was a "bound book"? a. Septuagint. b. Coverdale. c. Vulgate. Answer C: The Greek Vulgate. The first bound set of books, called a Bible, was the Vulgate. This set was the first "unbound" collection of manuscripts made into a complete Bible set. a. Dead Sea Scrolls. b. Masoretic Text. c. Vetus Latina. Answer C: The Vetus Latina. The first collection of separate manuscripts that was called a Bible was the Vetus Latina. What is the Masoretic Text? a. It is a scroll that contains stories about the ancient stone building masons who built the temples. b. The Masoretic Text is the authorized Hebrew Bible. c. It is the Greek version of the Vulgate Bible. Answer B: It is the authorized Hebrew Bible. The Masoretic Text was the authorized Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament), which is a collection of sacred scriptures in Judaism. Ancient Judaism and modern Jews have been using it since the 6th century. Christians have used it to translate most of the Old Testament. Jewish scholars, known as the Masoretes, wrote it between the 6th and 10th centuries. Why is Martin Luther important in history? a. He founded the original American Protestant Lutheran Church . b. Luther was a Southern Baptist who challenged the U.S. government. c. Martin Luther challenged the Catholic Church and nailed 95 complaints to the church's door. Answer C: Luther challenged the Catholic Church. Martin Luther was a very historic German priest in the 1500s. Luther criticized the church and posted 95 complaints on the church door, highlighting how the church deviated from scripture. What does canonizing the Bible mean? a. This is the process of binding all the books into one volume. b. Canonizing involves receiving a blessing from the pope. c. The church accepts the Bible as the divine authority. Answer C: Accepting it as divine authority. The church accepts the Bible as the divine authority. "Canon" i s a word derived from the Greek word "kanon." The term "canon" refers to a standard or measuring rod. A canonized Bible means that it has been measured as the standard or tested as being of divine inspiration and authority from God. It is the collection of writings accepted by the leaders of the early Christian church as God's word and the basis of the Christian faith. What unusual thing did King Herod Antipas promise his stepdaughter at his birthday party? a. King Herod decreed that she could have any man in the kingdom she wanted as her husband. b. He assured her that he would deliver the head of John the Baptist to her. c. Herod promised that she would become the queen . Answer B: The head of John the Baptist. Salome, Herod's stepdaughter, visually seduced King Herod when she danced in front of him. Herod responded by promising her anything she desired. Salome asked for the head of John the Baptist because John criticized the marriage of her mother to Herod. Matthew 14:6-11. Which Bible did the Pilgrims use when they first arrived in America? a. Vulgate. b. Bishops. c. Geneva. Answer C: The Geneva Bible. The Pilgrims brought the Geneva Bible, the most popular Bible of the time, to America when they sailed on the Mayflower from Europe. It was also a popular Bible among many European greats, including Shakespeare. What is the Tel Dan Inscription? a. The Tel Dan inscription is written in Aramaic and tells of the House of David. b. It is the story of Daniel in the lion's den found on an Aramaic scroll. c. A scroll that describes the tribe of Dan. Answer A: Ancient Aramaic writing about King David. The Tel Dan inscription is a basalt fragment written in Aramaic telling the story of King David. The inscription was found in fragments in Northern Galilee. They were recovered in 1993 and 1994 by Gila Cook, an archaeology surveyor. It provides more archaeological evidence that the people in the Bible were real. Who are Aristotle, Flavius, Herodotus, Josephus, Pliny, and Tacitus? a. They were high priests during the 1500 years it took to write the Bible. b. These influential priests and biblical writers contributed to several books of the Bible. c. They are well-known and respected historians who, in some manner, corroborated parts of the Bible. Answer C: Historians who corroborated the Bible. Aristotle, Pliny, Herodotus, Josephus, Flavius, and Tacitus were respected historians who wrote passages that corroborated the Bible. In what year do scholars believe the Torah was completed? a. 1100 BC. b. 400 BC. c. 120 BC. Answer B: 400 BC. Scholars believe the Torah to have been written in 400 BC. Near what sea was the location of many scrolls found in a cave? a. Mediterranean. b. Dead Sea. c. Red Sea. Answer B: Near the Dead Sea. The scrolls were discovered in caves near Qumran, on the northwestern shore of the sea. Bedouin sheep herders found the first scrolls in a cave that they sought shelter in. Approximately 900 scrolls were found between 1947 and 1956 in a series of 11 caves. The Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth at 1300 feet below sea level. How can one avoid entering the furnace known as Hell? a. Pray for forgiveness, repent of your sins, and accept that "Jesus is Lord." b. One can avoid Hell by faithfully keeping the Ten Commandments. c. Engage in daily prayer, including reciting "The Lord's Prayer." d. Attend church every week and keep the Sabbath. Answer A: Pray and repent. Accepting Jesus and praying for forgiveness is the initial step to avoid eternal damnation in hell. Return to the Menu. Humorous words and phrases from the 1950s: Why do we call children kids? a. The term originated with the Pennsylvania Dutch, who brought it over from Germany. b. The word came from the Western Plains Indian tribes of the Americas. c. Kids refer to young goats and have become humorous slang for young children. Answer C: Because kids are youngsters, just like our children. The word "kid" comes from the reference that young goats are called kids. It originated from the Old Norse and Middle English term for a "young goat." The term "kid" was used in Europe as early as the 16th century and became standard English slang in the 19th century. If you declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and if you firmly believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will find salvation. Romans 10:8

How well do you know Jesus? Learn about the biography of Jesus and his miracles. Jesus was real. Take this Bible quiz to learn about Him. How much do you know about Jesus the Messiah? Can you answer these Sunday School Bible questions about the real Jesus? Jesus was real, a miracle worker, and our savior from sin. What was the first chronological miracle in the Bible that Jesus performed? a. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. b. C aused fishing nets to overflow . c . He cured a blind man . Answer B: Fishing nets overflowed. Jesus caused Peter's and Andrew's fishing nets to overflow to the point of almost breaking. The first miracle may not be making wine as tradition states. It is a matter of interpretation, as the Bible states that several disciples accompanied Jesus to the wedding. If the disciples were with Jesus at the wedding, the wine event occurred after Jesus had called his disciples to serve. The first chronological miracle occurred before the wedding when Jesus recruited the fisherman. Jesus was preaching when he saw that Peter and Andrew had a poor catch and were cleaning their nets. With Jesus' intervention, they returned to the sea, and their fishing nets overflowed with so many fish that the nets nearly broke . Jesus filled the nets before he appointed his disciples and told them they would be fishers of men. Luke 5:1-11 (The fish.) John 2:1-11 (The wine.) Who did Jesus raise from the dead after lying dead for four days in a tomb? a. The wife of a Sanhedrin member who did not want to be identified for fear of being shunned. b. Lazarus, the best friend of Jesus, passed away due to an unknown illness. c. Mary Magdalene, who was possessed by demons and died as a result. Answer B: Lazarus. Lazarus was raised from the dead by Jesus after dying of an unknown sickness. He was properly prepped, wrapped, and placed in a tomb four days earlier. Jesus explained that Lazarus was not dead but just sleeping. As Jesus stood in front of the tomb, He simply commanded Lazarus to wake up and come forth. To everyone's amazement at the power of God, Lazarus came forth. John 11:38-44. Whom did Jesus heal in the synagogue on the Sabbath, where the priests tried to trap him? a. A sick woman was cured of her illness by touching the robe of Jesus as he entered the synagogue. b. A man with a shriveled hand who was not identified with his name. c. Mary Magdalene, who was possessed by demons. Answer B: A man with a shriveled hand. Jesus healed an unknown man with a shriveled hand in the synagogue on the Sabbath. Jesus healed the shriveled hand of an unknown man who was listening to Him teach. Matthew 12:4-14. When Jesus got out of the boat at Gerasenes, what did he do to a man who came out of the tombs and approached him? a. Jesus caused the evil spirits to leave the man and enter some nearby pigs. b. He cured the man of the blindness he had from birth. c. Jesus made the man his tenth disciple. Answer A: Cast out evil spirits. Jesus cast out the evil spirits from the man who approached him. The man was possessed by evil spirits identified as Legion, meaning many. Jesus cast 2,000 spirits out of him and into some pigs, causing the swine to drown in the nearby water. Mark 5:1-20. What happened when Jesus was on the shore of the lake, and Peter called to Him from the boat? a. Jesus calmed the waves because the disciples were afraid. b. Peter and Jesus walked on water to meet each other on the lake. c. Because the fishing nets were torn, Jesus caused many fish to leap into the boat. Answer B: Peter and Jesus walked on water. Jesus was walking on the water towards the boat, and Peter got out of the boat and walked towards Jesus. Peter did so until he lost his faith and started sinking, and Jesus had to save him. Mark 6:45-52. Biography of the real Jesus. Where was the birthplace of Jesus? a. Nazareth. b. Jerusalem. c. Bethlehem. Answer C: Bethlehem. Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Jesus' family journeyed to Jerusalem to participate in the Roman census. Bethlehem was located in Judea, a few miles southwest of Jerusalem. The census fully occupied all the inns in Jerusalem and nearby Bethlehem. Mary and Joseph had to seek shelter in an animal stable in Bethlehem. Jesus was born in the animal shelter near Bethlehem. Matthew 2:1. What nationality was Jesus? a. Roman Citizen. b. Bethlehemite. c. Nazarene. d. Gentile. Answer C: Nazarene. Jesus was a Nazarene because that is where his family was from. Nazareth was a small town in the province of Galilee. Jesus was raised in Nazareth by Joseph and His mother, Mary, who were Nazarenes. However, Jesus was also known as an Israelite, a Jew, a Judean, and a Galilean. Jesus' native tongue was most likely Aramaic with a Galilean accent. John 11:38-44. Provide the name of one of Jesus' brothers or sisters. a. His brothers were James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas. He had sisters, but their names were not known. b. Although Jesus had siblings, the Bible does not mention any of them by name. c. Timothy, Nathan, Jacob, and Mary. Answer A: James, Joseph, Simon, or Judas. The stepbrothers of Jesus through his mother were James, Joseph (Joses), Simon, and Judas (Jude). Jesus had several sisters for whom the Bible did not provide names. Matthew 13:53-58 What was the occupation of Jesus before starting His ministry? a. Tent Maker. b. Fisherman. c. Carpenter. Answer C: Carpenter. Jesus was a carpenter by trade. The most popular trades mentioned in the Bible are farmers, herdsmen, and fishermen. However, Jesus learned the carpentry trade from His earthly stepfather Joseph, who was a carpenter. Mark 6:1-3. How old was Jesus when he died? a. 24 years old. b. Approximately 33 years old. c. Jesus died sometime after His 40th birthday. Answer B: 33 years old. It is estimated that Jesus was about thirty-three years old when He was crucified. Mark 6:1-3. The ministry of Jesus, the Savior. How long did the ministry of Jesus last? a. Approximately 3-1/2 years. b. Just over five years. c. Only 1 year. A nswer A: 3-1/2 years. Jesus' ministry lasted approximately 3-1/2 years. Jesus spread the "good news," teaching and performing miracles for about three and a half years. What would be considered the most important point of the messages Jesus taught? a. Jesus announced the arrival of God's kingdom. b. Obey the Ten Commandments. c. Comply with the Beatitudes. Answer A: The arrival of God's Kingdom. Jesus announced the arrival of the Kingdom of God and brought the message of "The Good News." Salvation is not earned through the works of the individuals but is a free gift of God's grace. The most important thing a person can do is love their neighbor, enemies, parents, and above all, God. Scholars say that the core of Jesus' earthly visit was to announce the arrival of God's Kingdom. John 3:16 What was the literary style Jesus used when teaching a lesson? a. Jesus taught in a descriptive form , painting a picture with words to engage the listeners' perceptions. b. He had a persuasive way of preaching. c. Jesus preached using parables . Answer C: Jesus preached in parables. Jesus taught using parables , describing things that the listeners could identify with in their real lives. Matthew 13:10-17 How did Jesus spend much of his ministry? a. He spent more time in solitude, resting and praying intensely , than on any other single endeavor. b. Jesus spent long hours in the synagogue teaching that everyone needs to love one another. c. Jesus spent most of His ministry performing miracles. Answer A: Rest and prayer. Jesus spent much time intensely praying. Jesus spent much time preaching the good news; however, he spent more time in prayer. Several times, the Bible mentions that Jesus went off in prayer, sometimes for 40 days. Jesus is real. "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your understanding." Proverbs 3:5 Return to the Menu. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23

Test your knowledge of biblical history with an easy quiz on Bible history. Challenge yourself and learn more about the intriguing stories of the Bible. Easy Bible Quiz about Bible History Answer these Bible history trivia questions in this easy Bible quiz. Challenge yourself on this fairly easy Bible quiz with detailed answers on history. Easy Bible Questions about Biblical History. What is the overall theme of the Christian Bible? a. The Bible encompasses the entirety of Earth's history , from Adam's birth to 1611 AD. b. It is about God’s love for His people and His instructions for humanity to live by. c. The Bible is entirely about God's punishment for the disobedient. Answer B: God's love. The Bible contains God’s master plan of salvation from humanity's disobedience. God’s forgiveness and salvation through the sacrifice of Jesus are the theme of the Bible. The Bible emphasizes the importance of love and faith in everyday life, as well as His grace. Why should the Bible be believed? a. Because our preachers say we should. b. The authenticity of the Bible was established by Nostradamus . c. The discovery of related artifacts supports the historical accuracy and validity of the Bible. Answer C: Discovery of artifacts. Many scientists are now challenging their original creation hypothesis and discovering, through scientific research, that the biblical account may be accurate. Archaeologists are constantly uncovering and discovering evidence that corresponds to the stories in the Bible and provides historical accuracy and validity. Several renowned and respected historical writers have written about and support facts in the Bible. Many websites describe the facts that support the Bible's authenticity. What day of the week did God designate as the Sabbath in the Book of Genesis? a. Friday. b. Saturday. c. Sunday. Answer B: Saturday. The modern calendar shows Saturday as the seventh day, which has been a continuance since the time of Adam and Eve. Genesis 2:1-2 How did the early believers express their very first forms of scripture ? a. They expressed themselves verbally (or orally) in songs, poems, stories, and other narratives. b. Chalk, a soft white mineral, or kaolinite, a type of clay, was used to write on slabs of slate. c. God's believers first expressed themselves by writing with dyes on linen cloth. Answer A: Verbally. Before the invention of written language, people passed down the biblical stories verbally. T he written language of the Bible came about in the 10th century BC. Wikipedia offers additional information about early scripture. Which of the following statements are true concerning the Bible? a. A Bible that has been blessed cannot be destroyed by fire. b. It is believed by all religions of the modern world. c. The Bible is one of the most shoplifted books in history. Answer C: The most shoplifted book. The internet has many sites claiming that the Bible is the most stolen book or shoplifted book of all time. This assertion is difficult to prove, but some bookstores admit it is, and establishments where the Gideons provide Bibles for the reading pleasure of guests admit that the Bibles disappear regularly. If a town did not accept the disciples when preaching, what did Jesus tell them to do? a. Search for a believer's home and seek shelter there. b. The disciples were to fast and pray for them. c. Leave and shake the dust off their sandals. Answer C: Leave and shake the dust off their sandals. Mark 6:11 What writings and documents are the source of the original Bible? a. Judaic manuscripts found in the tombs beneath the Jerusalem temple. b. Greek writings recorded on scrolls by ancient Hebrews. c. The writings of Nostradamus. Answer B: Ancient Hebrew and Greek writings. The Bible came from ancient Hebrew and ancient Koine Greek scrolls. A few of the original biblical texts were also written in Aramaic. What does God tell us to seek first? a. We are to seek a church with a loyal preacher. b. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness. c. A true believer wife as a life partner. Answer B: To seek God's kingdom. First, we are instructed to seek God's kingdom and his righteousness. Matthew 6:31-34 Why did God cause it to rain for 40 days and nights, creating the massive flood? a. Hebrews were being led away from God's ways because of Abraham's sins . b. God wanted to destroy humanity because he regretted creating them. c. The people had turned into a gay society . Answer B: To destroy humanity. The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth. God said that he regretted making them and decided to destroy them. Genesis 6:5-8 Between what years were the biblical manuscripts written? a. 2000 BC - 1400 BC. b. 3500 BC—1000 BC. c. 1400 BC—100 AD. Answer C: 1400 BC and 100 AD. It took over 1,500 years to write the biblical manuscripts. The scrolls were written from the time of Moses, 1450 BC, to about 100 AD, the time of the Book of Revelation. Moses is accepted as the one who wrote the first five books of the Bible. John is the one accepted as writing the last book of the Bible. What is another name for the ancient scriptural scrolls? a. Codex or manuscript. b. Anecdotes. c. Pretext. Answer A: Codices and manuscripts. The ancient scriptural scrolls were codices and manuscripts primarily made from animal-based parchment called "vellum" and plant-based material called "papyrus." What are the first and last books of the standard Bible? a. Leviticus and Acts. b. Alpha and Omega. c. Genesis and Revelation. Answer C: Genesis and Revelation. The book of Genesis tells the story of the beginning of Earth's timeline. The Book of Revelation tells the story of Earth's end times. Why do some of the books of the Bible have red lettering in them? a. The red lettering represents the words that Jesus spoke in the Gospels. b. The red lettering emphasizes significant biblical concepts . c. Red letters show the words of Abraham , the patriarch. Answer A: Words spoken by Jesus. Bibles with red lettering are called "Red Letter Editions." These reflect the words that Jesus spoke. When and where was the first Bible printed on a printing press? a. 1454 in Germany. b. 1611 in England. c. 1663 in America. Answer A: 1454 AD in Germany. The first Bible printed was on Gutenberg's printing press in 1454 AD at Mainz, Germany. Johannes Gutenberg invented the "movable type mold" printing press for mass production. Gutenberg printed 180 Bibles, of which 48 copies exist today. What is the paraphrase of the first of the Ten Commandments? a. Love your neighbors as you would love yourself. b. Keep the Sabbath holy and go to church. c. I am your only God . Answer C: Have no other gods but me. God is the supreme being, and there is no other than him. We are not to believe in other gods nor worship idols. Exodus 20:1–17. Did the original scriptures always have sixty-six (66) books, as the Bible does today? a. No, they did not. b. Yes, exactly as it was in the year 100 A.D. c. Yes, but some religious denominations added the Apocrypha, which refers to a collection of ancient texts that are not considered canonical by all Christian traditions. Answer A: NO. There are over 150 total biblical scriptures. The early believers had and utilized numerous books not found in the Bible. The Bible itself mentions several books that are not present in the current version. In 367 AD, Father Athanasius of the Catholic Church selected 66 books from all those available that the Catholic Church agreed upon to make the Bible. Which section of the original Bible manuscripts was mainly in Hebrew? a. Apocrypha. b. Old Testament. c. New Testament. d. The Gospels of Jesus. Answer B: Old Testament. Ancient Hebrew was the primary language of the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament. However, some of the books (scrolls and manuscripts) of the Apocrypha were written in Hebrew. Which section of the original Bible manuscripts was written in Koine Greek? a. Apocrypha. b. Old Testament. c. New Testament. d. The Pentateuch. Answer C: New Testament. Ancient Koine Greek was the primary language of the New Testament. However, some of the books (scrolls and manuscripts) of the Apocrypha were written in Greek. Which statement below is true about the original Koine Greek language? a. Koine Greek has 24 letters , all capital, and has no spaces between words and no punctuation marks. b. It is similar to Chinese in that it has over 2000 symbols , some of which translate to a complete word. c. Koine Greek has the same syntax and grammatical aspects as English, with about 1000 words. Answer A: There are 24 letters, all of which are capital letters, and there are no spaces. The word "Koine" is translated as meaning "common," as in the common language of the people, and it was spread worldwide thanks to Alexander the Great. It is written in scriptio continua, meaning without spaces or punctuation, with an alphabet of 24 letters. Which famous English Bible version was printed in the year 1611? a. The Vulgate , the Latin version of the Bible approved by Saint Jerome in the 4th century. b. His Highness, Pope Damasus, first approved the Catholic canon in 1611. c. The King James Version was approved by the King of England. Answer C: The King James version. The first version of the King James Bible was published in 1611. Several revisions have been made to correct some errors, with the 1982 version being the most accurate. What is the Old Testament of the Bible about? a. This section of the Bible tells the story of God and His people before the birth of Christ. b. The Old Testament is the basic story of Abraham and his Jesuit family lineage. c. It explains what heaven is and what life is like there. Answer A: Story of God. It tells the story from the creation of the Earth up to 400 years before the birth of Jesus the Messiah. These are stories explaining how God's chosen people were continually disobedient and what punishments they received. It reveals to us through prophets the events of the future, many of which have already taken place. The Old Testament contains God's laws, commandments, rules, guidelines, etc. In the Old Testament, why did God evict Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden? a. Eve persuaded Adam to eat an apple. b. Adam and Eve were disobedient to God. c. The serpent convinced Adam and Eve that the devil was the Lord , and they believed him. Answer B: D isobeyed God. Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden because they disobeyed God. God banished Adam and Eve because they disobeyed Him by eating the forbidden fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Genesis 3 What is significant about Bethlehem? a. Jesus was baptized there. b. Jesus was born there. c. Jesus died there. Answer A: Jesus was born there. Mary and Joseph traveled to Jerusalem for the Roman census; they could not locate a room in any inns. They had to stay in an animal shelter outside Bethlehem, as it was the only place available. Jesus was born in an animal stable a couple of miles outside Bethlehem. Matthew 2:1-12 What is the basic theme of the Book of Revelation? a. Revelation reveals everything we need to know about Heaven and Hell. b. The book of Revelation reveals stories about the lives and times of the twelve disciples. c. John's Book of Revelation describes apocalyptic visions and prophecies of the end of the world. Answer C: The end of the world. The Book of Revelation is about the end of the world , aka the End of Times. Revelation describes the fight between good and evil. Good will win. The judgment of man and the arrival of a New Jerusalem are revealed and explained. Which Hebrew section of the Bible originated entirely in ancient Judaism ? a. Gospels. b. Beatitudes. c. Apocrypha. d. Pentateuch. Answer: The Pentateuch. Jews have been using the manuscripts that form the Old Testament since their origin in Judaism. The Pentateuch includes the first five books of the Old Testament, written in Hebrew, and originated in early Judaism. What do many scholars recognize as the first miracle recorded in the Bible that Jesus performed? a. He healed a leper. b. Jesus made wine out of water. c. He raised Lazarus from the dead. Answer B: Jesus made wine. Jesus, his family, and the disciples attended a wedding in Cana. When the host ran out of wine, Mary, the mother of Jesus, insisted that Jesus turn water into wine. John 2:1-11. What happened to the first few authors who translated the Bible into English ? a. The church praised their efforts and made them saints. b. The church burned the bodies of these men for blasphemy against it. c. They were hung upside down by the church on the cross for heresy against God. Answer B: The church burned the bodies. The church charged authors with blasphemy for translating God's word into English. The church executed these men and burned their bodies, ignoring God's instruction to love thy neighbor. What was significant about the Tyndale Bible? a. The Tyndale Bible was the first complete English-language version of the Bible. b. It was the first Bible with numbered verses. c. First Bible with the Apocrypha. Answer C: First complete English Bible. The Tyndale Bible was the first complete English-language version. King James had his Bible published about 65 years after the Tyndale Bible. There were several writings in English before Tyndale, but they were incomplete. The early Roman Christian church utilized this Latin Bible. a. Septuagint. b. Vulgate. c. Torah. Answer B: The Vulgate. The Latin Vulgate was the most popular Bible used by the early Christian churches. Pope Damasus authorized Saint Jerome to translate the Bible into Latin in 382 AD. Latin was the common language of the Catholic Church at that time. The Septuagint was written in Greek. The Torah was written in the ancient Hebrew language. What significant discoveries did researchers uncover in a cave near a sea? a. Masoretic codices were discovered near the Sea of Galilee. b. Holy Aramaic scriptures found near the Red Sea. c. Hebrew scrolls discovered near the Dead Sea. Answer C: The Dead Sea Scrolls. Bedouin shepherds discovered the ancient Hebrew scrolls when they sought refuge in a cave near the northwest shore of the Dead Sea. Archaeologists have discovered more than 25,000 pages and fragments written in ancient Hebrew and Aramaic in the cave. This monarch permitted the printing of Bibles in English for the first time. a. Queen Elizabeth in 1558. b. Queen Mary in 1553. c. King James in 1611 . Answer C: King James. King James was the monarch of England, Ireland, and Scotland. His actual name was James Charles Stuart (19 June 1566–27 March 1625). King James was a Christian and authorized the English translation of the Bible. Queen Mary was described as a holy terror and known as Bloody Mary. She hated Christians and their beliefs, killing everyone who was a believer and destroying any religious artifacts and books they had. Queen Elizabeth is a sad story. Elizabeth was the only surviving child of Henry VIII. She was the last and longest-reigning monarch of the House of Tudor. Elizabeth was two years old when her parents' marriage was annulled. Her mother was executed, and Elizabeth was declared illegitimate. She established the first official English Protestant church. What story does the Book of Exodus tell? a. The Book of Exodus narrates how the Israelites, led by Moses, traveled to the promised land. b. The Exodus is a prophecy about the Christians leaving Earth for Heaven at the end times. c. It is the story of King Exodus and how he defeated the Philistines. Answer A: Hebrews' journey from Egypt. The story recounts the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the promised land in Canaan, led by Moses. Which Bible book is believed to be the oldest and the first one written? a. Genesis. b. Exodus. c. Job. Answer C: The book of Job. The Book of Job is accepted as the first written and oldest book of the Bible. Whether Moses or King Solomon wrote the book is a matter of debate. What is the first English Bible with chapter divisions and numbered verses? a. Geneva. b. Bishops. c. King James. Answer A: The Geneva Bible. The Geneva Bible was printed in 1560 and was the first Bible to have chapters and numbered verses. William Wittingham led several other scholars in translating the Bible after Queen "Bloody Mary" died. The Geneva Bible was the most popular Bible until the 1611 King James Version. Genesis 3:7 . . What is another name for the Geneva Bible that was once popular but is now considered lost? a. Breeches' Bible. b. Colonialists' Bible. c. The Preacher's Bible. Answer A: The Breeches' Bible. Another name given to the Geneva Bible was "Breeches Bible." This version of the King James Bible described Adam and Eve as wearing “breeches” to cover their nakedness instead of the traditional "fig leaves." This translation was fixed in later versions. Who was the first person to begin writing the Bible in English? a. Thomas Matthew in 1537 AD. b. John Wycliffe in 1382 AD. c. John Darby in 1872 AD. Answer B: John Wycliffe . The first person to attempt to translate the books of the Bible into English was John Wycliffe. Translating the Bible into English was considered heresy against the church. The church killed Wycliffe and burned his body for writing an English translation of the Bible. How many ancient manuscripts are missing from the Protestant Bible? a. Fourteen. b. Twenty-seven. c. Seventy-five (75). Answer C: Seventy-five . Many biblical scriptures have been discovered, but only sixty-six have been selected as authorized to be included in the Protestant Christian Bible. Are there missing books from the Bible? What was the occupation of Rahab, who helped two Israelite spies? a. Rahab was a prostitute. b. She was a servant. c. Rahab was a maid. Answer A: Rahab was a prostitute. Joshua sent two spies to Jericho under cover to scope out the enemy forces there. The king found out about their presence and had his men search for the spies. Rahab, a prostitute, sheltered and hid the spies. Joshua 2:1-7 What body of water did the Israelites cross after leaving Egypt during the exodus? a. River Jordan. b. Nile River. c. Red Sea. Answer: C. The Red Sea. After the Israelites left Egypt, the Pharaoh sent his army after them. The army caught up to the Israelites at the Red Sea. Moses used his staff and divided the sea so that the Israelites could pass through to the other side. When Pharaoh's army tried to pass through, the water collapsed and killed them all. Exodus 14:15-22 When were the original Ten Commandments created? a. 31st century BC (Adam). b. 21st century BC (Noah). c. 14th century BC (Moses). Answer C: 14th Century BC God wrote the Ten Commandments on stone tablets with his finger in the 14th century BC. The tablets were given to Moses on Mount Sinai during one of several visits he made. A gold-lined rectangular chest called the Ark of the Covenant housed them. Return to the Menu. Humorous words and phrases from the 1950s: What was the original meaning of "go to the sandbox"? a. Going to the sandbox meant you were going to the bathroom. b. It meant that you were being punished for something you did. c. Your parents sent you outside to play in the backyard. d. You were going to the school's playground. Answer A: Go to the bathroom. Going to the sandbox meant that you were going to the bathroom. It was a slang developed from the cat's litter box, which was filled with sand. You can figure out for yourself what cats did in the sandbox. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16.

Quiz on what the Bible says. Is it true? Is the Bible real? Who wrote the Bible? What does the Bible say? Easy quiz about statements found in the Bible. Here is a Bible quiz of trivia, truths, facts, and information found in the scriptures. What does the Bible say about Christian behavior? What is a person who denies God's existence or disregards His authority? a. He is uneducated. b. A sage. c. Fool. Answer C: Fool. Someone who denies God is a fool. Psalm 14 also states that they who are corrupt have vile deeds. God looks down from heaven and sees all. A fool in his heart says there is no God. Psalm 14:1. Who is a person who knows God but does not keep his commandments? a. Self-righteous. b. Antagonist. c. Liar. Answer C: Liar. A person who knows God but does not keep His commandments is a liar. Anyone who obeys the word of God is showing his love for Him. The Bible states that a liar knows God but does not keep his commandments. 1 John 2:4. What does the Old Testament state that you should not eat? a. Overcooked pork. b. Any fat or blood. c. Uncooked fish. Answer B: Fat or blood. The Old Testament states that we are not to eat fat or blood. The Book of Leviticus provides many of God's "Do Not" commands. God establishes an everlasting ordinance for generations to come: to eat no fat or blood. The Old Testament said fat and blood belong to God, and they should be burned on the altar. Leviticus 3:17. Leviticus 3:27. What is one of God's instructions about our hair in the Old Testament? a. We are to keep our hair neatly trimmed and combed. b. Beards are to be kept no longer than the width of a hand. c. God commands that we not cut the hair on the sides of our head. Answer C: Do not cut your sideburns. God commands that we not cut the hair on the sides of our heads. Men are to have short hair on top, and women are to have long hair. Leviticus 19:27: " Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard." 1 Corinthians 11:14–15: “If a man has long hair, it is a shame unto him, but if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her, for her hair is given her for a covering." What is one of God's instructions about our skin? a. One of God's instructions is to refrain from lying in the sun and developing a tan. b. Do not rub any type of lotion or oil on the skin. c. God commands us to have no tattoos. Answer C: No tattoos. God commands us to have no tattoos. He commands us to respect our bodies. God specifically says "No tattoos." Leviticus 19:28. From whom does the Bible say we should seek advice or guidance? a. It is OK to seek and listen to mediums, soothsayers, psychics, and fortune tellers. b. Parents who have reached the age of 50 because they are considered wise. c. Government officials. d. God Almighty. Answer D: God Almighty. We are to look to God for guidance. God wants us to always look to Him for answers. Leviticus 19:31. What does God command that married couples must avoid? a. Adopting children from another family. b. Sleeping in separate beds. c. Getting a divorce. Answer C: Divorce. God commands that we are not to divorce. Mark 10: 9. The Bible states what we must do to foreigners. a. Please return them to their country of origin. b. Place them in a confined area of their kind to isolate them. c. All foreigners should be treated as though they were native-born citizens in our country. Answer C: Treat them like citizens. All foreigners are to be treated like they are citizens. Foreigners should be treated as if they were natives of our country. Leviticus 19:33-34. What is a wife prohibited from doing to a man who is in combat with her husband? a. A wife is prohibited from doing anything that would kill the opponent. b. The woman is prohibited from grabbing an opponent's privates . c. She is not to stand beside and let her husband fight by himself. Answer B: Grabbing a man's privates. Women are prohibited from grabbing a man's privates (genitals). Deuteronomy 25:11-12. Easy quiz of how Christians are to Behave What is the source of our faith in the Lord according to the Bible? a. Hearing. b. Seeing. c. Paying. Answer A: Hearing. Hearing the word of God develops faith. Faith is developed by hearing the word of God. Romans 10:17. What does the righteous have in his death? a. Discouragement. b. Wisdom c. Hope. Answer C: Hope. In death, there is hope. In their death, the righteous have hope of a better life with God. Proverbs 14:32. What kind of giver does God like? a. Cheerful. b. Frequent. c. Abundant. Answer A: Cheerful giver. God likes a cheerful giver. Giving frequently and abundantly is good, but God likes cheerful givers. 2 Corinthians 9:7. What will happen after being saved? a. The saved will be allowed into Heaven. b. They will donate all of their money to the church. c. Sit quietly at home and continuously pray for the unsaved. Answer A: Enter into heaven. The saved will be allowed to enter heaven. The saved and faithful will be allowed entrance into heaven. Acts 2:37-41. How many times did Jesus say we are to forgive our neighbors? a. Three. b. Seven. c. Seventy-seven. Answer C: Seventy-seven times. Jesus said that we should forgive our neighbors seventy-seven times. Basically, this phrase means giving someone an unlimited number of chances for forgiveness. Matthew 18:21-22. The Bible states that these events must happen before capital punishment is dealt out. a. There must be two or three witnesses. b. The accused must face his accuser. c. A felony had to have occurred. Answer A: There must be a witness. At least two witnesses must testify before unleashing capital punishment. Several witnesses are required to have seen and must testify to the crime. Deuteronomy 17:6. To be her husband's crown, a wife must be or do what? a. A wife must faithfully attend church with her husband. b. She must be a competent cook and housekeeper. c. The wife must be noble. Answer C: Be noble. A wife must be noble and virtuous to be her husband's crown. Proverbs 12:4. How should a wife bring her unsaved husband to know the Lord? a. She should consistently pray to Mary , the mother of Jesus, for her husband's salvation. b. Wives should exhibit behavior characterized by purity and reverence. c. A wife should insist that he attend church with her. Answer B: Show purity and reverence. A wife must show purity and reverence to her husband. The wife will win her husband to the Lord through her upright behavior. The husband must see the purity and reverence of the wife's life. 1 Peter 3:1-2. How are women supposed to dress for church according to the New Testament? a. Proper length: Skirt hems no more than one inch above the knees and blouse sleeves no more than one inch above the elbows are acceptable. b. Proper covering: The dress attire should include veils to cover their heads and hide their faces with long dresses that cover their entire chest, shoulders, elbows, knees, and ankles. c. Proper modesty: Women are to be modest in appearance without any frivolity or fashion sense. Answer C: Modest in appearance. Church attire must be modest in appearance without frivolity. The proper attire is to dress without outlandish fashion style, gaudiness, or ornaments. 1 Timothy 2:9. What should we do if we love Jesus? a. Pray often. b. Go to church regularly. c. Keep God's commandments. d. We should do all of the above. Answer D: all of these. We should do all the above if we love Jesus. If we love Jesus, we are to keep his commandments and obey his rules. We are to socialize and gather with other believers. Pray to communicate with God. John 14:15. Hebrews 10:23-25. James 5:13-16. Return to the Menu. “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Luke 6:31

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This is a free online children's Bible quiz that tests a child's knowledge with an interactive and fun easy children's Bible quiz. Each question has a provided answer with added detailed information and supporting Bible verses to explain the answers. Easy Bible Quiz and Questions with Answers. Bible Quiz and Bible Facts about general biblical topics This is an easy Bible trivia quiz with answers related to biblical subjects. Easy Bible Quiz and Trivia on General Subjects in the Bible. Who was crucified between two criminals on Golgotha, a place known as Calvary? Answer : Jesus. Jesus died by crucifixion on the hill known as Golgotha. The chief priests and elders took Jesus to Pontius Pilate, accusing Jesus of blasphemy. Pilate wanted nothing to do with the case and symbolically washed his hands of the whole affair. However, he had Jesus flogged and then turned him over to the chief priests and elders. The Romans used the crucifixion style of capital punishment to inflict a slow, painful, and humiliating death on the worst of criminals. The Roman soldiers nailed Jesus to a cross between two criminals on the authority of the priests. Matthew 27:32-27 Mark 15:21–41 Who betrayed Jesus on the night of his arrest? Answer : Judas Iscariot. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus on the night of His arrest. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus to the Pharisees. The Sanhedrin paid Judas 30 pieces of silver to identify Jesus in the garden. After committing the act, Judas took his life. Judas was the treasurer for Jesus' ministry and had a love for money. John 18 What day did God create man and the beasts of the land? Answer: Sixth day. God created man and all land mammals on the sixth day. God rested after creating the Earth on the seventh day, Saturday the Sabbath. Genesis 1:26-28 Who were the first two people to live in the Garden of Eden? Answer: Adam and Eve. The Garden of Eden was the perfect paradise that God created for Adam and Eve. Unfortunately, Adam and Eve disobeyed God and were exiled from the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve committed the first sin, introducing it forever into humanity. As a consequence, all humans have the inborn genetic instinct to sin. Genesis 2:10-17 What part of Adam's body did God use to create Eve? Answer : Adam's rib. God used Adam's rib to create Eve. From man, God created woman. God used one of Adam's ribs to create Eve. However, both men and women have the same number of ribs, twenty-four. Genesis 2:19-22 Who persuaded Eve to eat fruit from the forbidden tree? Answer : The serpent (devil). The serpent convinced Eve to eat the forbidden fruit from the tree of the knowledge of righteousness and evil. Other names for the serpent are the devil, Satan, Lucifer, and Beelzebub. Genesis 3:1-6 Who murdered Abel? Answer: Cain. Cain murdered his brother Abel due to his jealousy. Abel was a sheepherder, and Cain was a farmer. The Lord favored Abel's animal sacrifice over Cain's crop offering. Cain killed Abel because he was jealous over this. For being a murderer, Cain was exiled to a foreign land. Genesis 4:1–8 Who was the youngest son of Adam and Eve as recorded in the Bible? Answer : Seth. Seth was the youngest son of Adam and Eve. God permitted this because Abel was dead and Cain was exiled from the family. Genesis 4:25 What does this famous misunderstood Bible verse, "an eye for an eye," really mean? Answer: It means that the punishment fits the crime. The complete phrase is "But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise." The verse is stating that punishments should be proportional to the crime. Exodus 21:22-25 What is the last word in the Bible? Answer: Amen. Amen is the last verse in the Protestant Bible. The complete verse is "The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen." Revelation 22:21 Who had enormous strength because of his long hair? Answer: Samson. Samson was a Nazarite who had tremendous strength because of his long hair. A Nazarite was someone who dedicated themselves to God and did not cut their hair, drink wine, or touch dead people. Since childhood, Samson never had his hair cut because he was a Nazarite. The mother of Samson raised him according to God's instructions as a Nazarite, and this trait is what gave Samson his immense strength. A woman named Delilah betrayed Samson. Delilah tricked Samson into having his hair cut, which caused him to lose his strength. Judges 16:15-17 What two birds did Noah send out after the rains to seek land? Answer: Raven and a dove. Noah sent out a raven and a dove at the end of the flood. The raven was released first, and it flew around eating dead carcasses that had drowned. When the dove returned, it had a fresh olive leaf in its beak, indicating it had found land. Genesis 8:6-12 What is the traditionally first miracle in the Bible that Jesus performed? Answer: Turned water into wine. Mary and her family were invited to a wedding, which included Jesus and his disciples. The wedding ran out of wine, and Mary insisted that Jesus make more wine out of water. Jesus did not want to be a winemaker, but he respected his mother, Mary, and did as she asked. According to the Bible, the wine tasted delicious, even the best. John 2:1-11 What did God feed the Israelites during the forty years in the desert? Answer: Manna. Manna was provided by God and occasionally quail. The Israelites most likely ate dates they found in the oasis along the trip. However, God fed the Israelites manna, bread from heaven, which tasted sweet like honey. The Israelites picked the manna up off the ground every morning except on the Sabbath. They gathered twice the amount on Friday, the day before the Sabbath. God also occasionally provided quail. Exodus 16 How many sons did Jacob have? Answer: Twelve. Twelve sons were sired by Jacob . God changed Jacob's name to Israel. He had a daughter as well as sons. Jacob (Israel) had twelve sons who became the twelve tribes of Israel. Genesis 35:23-26 Who was placed in a lion's den at the orders of King Darius? Answer: Daniel. Daniel was placed in a lion's den by King Darious. He would not bow down to the king's idol and worshipped God instead. Darius had Daniel thrown into a den of lions for insubordination. The jealous rivals of Daniel tricked King Darius into ordering the punishment. God caused the lions to be full, and they did not attack or eat Daniel. Daniel 14:31-42. Who was the third child of Adam and Eve, as recorded in the Bible? Answer: Seth. Seth was the third child of Adam and Eve. God provided Seth to take the place of Adam and Eve's murdered child, Cain. The Bible and the Quran record that Seth was born when Adam was over 100 years old. Seth was the third and last child of Adam and Eve as recorded in the Bible. Genesis 4:25 How many commandments did God write on the stone tablets that he gave Moses? Answer: Ten. The Ten Commandments were inscribed on stone tablets for Moses. God wrote ten commandments on both sides of two stone tablets with his finger. Unfortunately, Moses broke the tablets when he became angered by the Israelites. Moses made the trek back up the mountain a second time to obtain a second set of commandments. Exodus 20:1-17. Who was Moses's older brother? Answer: Aaron. Aaron was the older brother of Moses. Moses' brother was the spokesman for Moses because Moses had a speech impediment. Aaron, his brother, served as the second-in-command of the camp and led the priests. The Israelites persuaded Aaron to build and worship a golden calf while in the desert. Moses was on Mount Sinai speaking with God at the time. Exodus 7:1-7 Who was Moses's older sister? Answer: Miriam. Miriam was Moses's older sister. Miriam is the daughter of Amram and Jochebed and sister to Moses and Aaron. She followed Moses in the basket as he floated down the Nile River to reach Pharaoh's daughter. God afflicted Miriam with leprosy when she attempted to undermine Moses and seize control while in the desert. Numbers 26:5 Why did God place ten plagues upon Egypt? Answer: Pharaoh did not let the slaves go. God put ten plagues upon Egypt because Pharaoh did not let the Hebrew slaves leave. Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh with the message, "Let my people go so they can worship me in the wilderness." Exodus 7:14-11:10 Who is the oldest man in the Bible? Answer: Methuselah. Methuselah is the oldest man recorded in the Bible. Methuselah lived to be 969 years old. He was a descendant of Seth. Methuselah was Noah's grandfather. Genesis 5:25-32 Who started Christianity? Answer: Jesus. Jesus started Christianity when he started his ministry . The Christian movement began with the New Testament. Christianity basically began the moment Jesus started preaching. Jesus was the reason Christianity started. However, it was his apostles who went on missions and set up churches throughout the Middle East. Peter and Paul are recognized as the main founders of the early churches. How did Christianity start? Where was Jesus born? Answer: Bethlehem. Bethlehem is where Jesus was born . Jesus' parents, Joseph and Mary, had to travel to their birth towns for the Roman census. Joseph's family needed a place to stay, but no rooms were available, so they had to stay in a stable for animals. Jesus was born in an animal shelter near Bethlehem, where the census was taking place. Matthew 2 Luke 2 Where did Jesus grow up as a child? Answer: Nazareth. Nazareth is where Jesus grew up as a child. Jesus grew up where his father worked as a carpenter. Luke 2:49-51 Matthew 2:21-23 Where did Jesus move to when he started his ministry? Answer: Capernaum. Capernaum is where Jesus started his ministry of teaching and preaching . Jesus was not accepted in his hometown of Nazareth as the Messiah when He started preaching. He left Nazareth and moved to Capernaum to start preaching and spreading the gospel news. Matthew 4:12-13 Which book of the Bible was the most recently written? Answer: Book of Revelation. The Book of Revelation is believed to have been the last Bible book written. A man named John wrote the Book of Revelation while in a Roman jail. Scholars refer to him as John of Patmos because he was on the island of Patmos. Many believe he may have been John the Apostle. A man named John wrote the Book of Revelation. What happened to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? Answer: Thrown into a fiery furnace. King Darius had Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego thrown into a fiery furnace because they prayed to God. They were friends of Daniel and held high offices in the king's court. God intervened, and they were not harmed. Darius saw their survival and let them out. Daniel 3 Who did God transport to Nineveh in a large fish? Answer: Jonah. Jonah was transported to Nineveh by a big fish. Jonah was a minor prophet known for being cantankerous and ill-tempered. God had a job for Jonah to do at Nineveh, but he tried to escape to Tarshish. While Jonah was on a boat attempting to escape from God, he went overboard. Consequently, God sent a large fish to retrieve Jonah and transport him to Nineveh. When the fish reached Nineveh, it spat Jonah upon the beach. Jonah 1:1-17 Who killed a Philistine giant named Goliath? Answer: David. David, the young shepherd, killed the giant named Goliath. The Israelites and Philistines were in a battle. David left his herd to come to the battlefield with food for the soldiers. Upon hearing the giant boasting and issuing a challenge, David answered it and slew Goliath with his sling and smooth stone. David used Goliath's sword to cut off Goliath's head. 1 Samuel 17 Who built the boat called the Ark? Answer: Noah. Noah built the giant boat called the Ark. It took approximately 100 years to build the Ark. Noah began building the Ark when he was approximately 500 years old. God instructed Noah to build the Ark to save humanity and the animal world from extinction due to a pending catastrophic flood. Genesis 6 Who wanted to kill Jesus right after he was born? Answer: King Herod . The King wanted to kill Jesus because he felt that Jesus was a threat to him. Mary and Joseph fled to Egypt with Jesus to escape King Herod. After King Herod died, Mary and Joseph returned to Nazareth with Jesus. Matthew 2:1-18 What did God do on the seventh day of creation? Answer: Rested. God rested on the Sabbath, the seventh day. He blessed the seventh day and made it holy. Saturday is the Sabbath day. The seventh day is Saturday, as you can see on any calendar. Sunday is the first day of the week, as seen on any calendar. Genesis 2:2 What river did John baptize Jesus in? Answer: The River Jordan . Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan by His cousin John the Baptist. John announced Jesus as the messiah when he arrived for his baptism. A dove, symbolizing the Holy Spirit, descended upon Jesus following his baptism. Matthew 3:5-6 How long did God make the Israelites wander in the desert? Answer: Forty years. The Israelites wandered in the desert for forty years. Spending a long time in the desert was a punishment for disobeying God. God kept the Israelites in the desert until all the original disobedient ones died. The Israelites spent forty years in the desert wandering from place to place. The Israelites wandered in the desert for forty years. How many criminals were crucified alongside Jesus? Answer: Two. Two criminals were crucified alongside Jesus. They were believed to be thieves. Traditionally, one is considered virtuous while the other is considered evil. We assume that Jesus hung in the center, with the criminals positioned on either side of Him. Jesus told the virtuous thief that He would see him later in Paradise. Luke 23:32-43 How long did Jesus lie in his tomb? Answer: Three days. He was in the tomb on three different days. Friday (day 1): Jesus died at the ninth hour and was placed in the tomb . Saturday (day 2): Jesus lay in the tomb all day. Sunday (day 3): Jesus arose from the tomb at dawn. The Jewish day starts and ends at sundown. Therefore, Jesus lay for three days in the tomb after his crucifixion and before his resurrection. Matthew 27:62-66 Which disciple denied knowing Jesus three times during the evening of his trial? Answer: Peter. Peter denied knowing Jesus three times during the evening of the trial. Jesus announced ahead of time at the Last Supper that one of the disciples would deny Him three times. He also announced that one of them would betray and expose him to the authorities. Peter insisted that he would never deny Jesus. However, three times during the night of the arrest, someone from the crowds identified Peter. Three times, Peter responded with, "No, I am not associated with Jesus; I don't know him." Matthew 26:69-75 Who was the biological mother of Jesus? Answer: Mary. Jesus' mother was Mary , a virgin and a very devoted and young Jewish girl from Nazareth. Mary was engaged to Joseph, and they did not marry until after the birth of Jesus. The Islamic Quran, as well as the Bible, states that Mary was the mother of Jesus. The Islamic faith and the Catholic Church elevate Mary to the highest position among women. The story of Mary. What does the Bible say about how to ascend to heaven? Answer: Believe in God and the birth, words, death, and resurrection of Jesus. It's all about that one man, Jesus. Put your trust in Jesus. This is how to enter heaven. 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Test your knowledge with an easy physical Bible quiz. From the first book to additional trivia, challenge yourself with fun questions about the Bible. Bible Quiz about the Physical Bible. Easy Bible Quiz and Facts about the Physical Bible. This is an engaging Bible trivia quiz with answers and additional Bible facts. Easy Bible quiz about the physical Bible What is the biblical word for "contract" or "covenant"? Answer: Testament. A testament is an oral and sacred agreement, contract, or covenant, especially with God. Testaments are morally binding, divine, and sacred agreements between God and his people. It is an expression of moral conviction between God and his believers. How many books are in the traditional Protestant Bible? Answer: Sixty-six books. The standard Protestant Bible consists of sixty-six (66) books written over a period of 1,000 to 1,500 years, beginning around 1400 to 1500 BC and ending around 100 AD. The Bible covers the history of over 4,000 years, starting with the creation (4000-4004 BC) and ending right after the birth of Jesus (95-100 AD). What are the two major sections of the Bible? Answer: Old and New Testaments. The Old Testament and New Testament are the two sections of the Bible. The Old Testament describes life before Jesus; the New Testament describes life during and after Jesus. What is the first book of the Bible? Answer: Genesis. The first book in the Bible is found in the Old Testament of the Bible and is called Genesis. Genesis starts with the words, "In the beginning..." The Book of Genesis explains the creation of the Earth. It is generally believed that Moses wrote it. What is the last book of the Bible? Answer: Revelation. The last book of the Bible is found in the New Testament and is called Revelation. Revelation tells of the end times of the current Earth. Scholars believe that someone named John wrote this book. The Book of Revelation tells about the end of humanity as we know it. Name the books of the Gospels. Answer: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Gospels consist of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John These books are about the life of Jesus and his disciples. The Gospels are the first four books of the New Testament. . What are the first five books of the Bible called? Answer: The Pentateuch. The first five books of the Bible constitute the Pentateuch. It is also a component of the Hebrew Bible known as the Torah. The first five books of the Old Testament are known as the Books of Law. Moses wrote or at least supervised the writing of the Pentateuch, according to scholars. What is the name of the third "middle" section of books found in some Bibles? Answer: Apocrypha. The Apocrypha is a third section of non-canonical books bound in some Bibles between the Old and New Testaments. There are fourteen books in the standard Apocrypha section. These are sometimes referred to as the lost texts. Some churches consider the writings of the Apocrypha to be non-canonical (not authorized). They are books that were not considered worthy enough to be included in the original Bible. The Apocrypha is a collection of lost books. How many books are in the Old Testament? Answer: Thirty-nine. The Old Testament of the standard Protestant Bible consists of thirty-nine (39) books. The texts of the Old Testament are bound in the first half of the Bible. These books were written before Jesus was born. And how many books are in the New Testament? Answer: Twenty-seven. The New Testament of the Protestant Bible consists of twenty-seven (27) books. These texts are bound in the second half of the Bible. The New Testament was written after Jesus died. Who wrote the first translation of the Bible into English? Answer: John Wycliffe. John Wycliffe was the first to dare to rewrite the Bible into English. He wrote the first English translation of the Bible in 1382 A.D. While delivering a sermon, John Wycliffe had a stroke and died a few days later, on December 31, 1384. Wycliffe was a highly educated, scholastic philosopher and served as a priest in the Catholic Church. After his death, the church decided John Wycliffe was a heretic and denounced him because he translated the Bible into English. In 1428, 44 years after Wycliffe's death, the church exhumed John Wycliffe's body, burned it, and tossed his ashes into the River Swift. The church detested John Wycliffe. How do some Bibles show the words of Jesus? Answer: Red letters . The words of Jesus are traditionally printed in red ink so that they will stand out. The Bibles that display the words of Jesus in red ink are known as the Red Letter Edition. Where in the Bible is there a physical description of Jesus? Answer: There is no description of Jesus in the Bible. The Bible describes many of the Bible characters, but not Jesus. Therefore, we know little about his personal appearance. We assume that, being a Nazarite, he had olive skin and black hair. Aside from that, his physical appearance remains a mystery. Being the most notable person in the history of the world, we do not know when he was born, when he died, his exact birthplace, the exact house where he grew up, whether he was married and had children, the location of his burial tomb, etc. You'd think Jesus's life would be well-documented and marked throughout the Middle East. What is the name of the Bible scripture that describes the life of Jesus? Answer: The Gospels. The Gospels are four books that include the life of Jesus. These books include the spoken words of Jesus. What are the words of the shortest Bible verse? Answer: "Jesus wept." Jesus wept when his friend Lazarus died. Lazarus was dead, but his absence is not why Jesus cried. Jesus was about to bring Lazarus back to life, so why would He be sad? Lazarus's sisters were upset and really emotional; Jesus cried because of their grief. What is the last book of the Old Testament? Answer: Malachi. The Book of Malachi is the last in the Old Testament. Malachi was a minor prophet and wrote the book. The word "Malachi" means "my messenger." What is the first book of the New Testament? Answer: Matthew. The Book of Matthew is the first book placed in the New Testament. There is no direct evidence that Matthew wrote the book. Tradition assumes that Matthew wrote his book. Matthew was a Roman tax collector. He was one of the original twelve apostles. What Bible book tells about the first family on Earth? Answer: Genesis. The Book of Genesis tells the story of Adam and Eve's family. Genesis recounts the creation of Earth, the story of Adam and Eve, and the early years of humanity. What book tells the story of the Israelites' departure from Egypt? Answer: Exodus. The Book of Exodus tells the story of the Israelite departure from Egyptian slavery. Moses led these folks out of Egypt and through the desert for over 40 years. It recounts the journey of the Israelites to the land of milk and honey, as God promised. Which book tells about the Mark of the Beast? Answer: Revelation. The Book of Revelation , the last book in the Bible, tells of the mark of the beast. Revelation reveals details about the gruesome demise of humanity, known as "The End Times." The Mark of the Beast is in the Book of Revelation. Which Bible book has the most words? Answer: Jeremiah. The Book of Jeremiah is the longest book in the Bible. God gave Jeremiah the job of a prophet when he was young. Jeremiah foretells the future of Israel and the destruction of Jerusalem. The entire Book of Jeremiah is a message that God told Jeremiah to pass on to the Hebrew nation. Which Bible book has the fewest words? Answer: John. The Book of 3 John is accepted as the book with the fewest words. There are five books with fewer than 500 words in any translation. The book of 3 John has the fewest words. Which Bible did the pilgrims bring to America? Answer: Geneva Bible. The Pilgrims brought the Geneva Bible to America when they arrived at Cape Cod on the Mayflower. The Geneva Bible was the most popular Bible of the 1500s in Europe. Many famous Europeans used the Geneva Bible, such as the Puritans, William Shakespeare, and Oliver Cromwell, to name a few. What is the language of the original Old Testament? Answer: Hebrew Language. Ancient Hebrew is the original language of the Old Testament. Is Hebrew the language of the Old Testament? What is the language of the original New Testament? Answer: Koine Greek. The original language of the New Testament is Koine Greek, an early Greek version. The New Testament was written in Koine Greek because it was the most universally popular language at the time of its writing. Koine Greek is the language of the New Testament. How many languages has the Bible been translated into? Answer: Over 2000. It is estimated that the Christian Bible has been translated into over 2000 languages and dialects. There is a movement to translate the Bible into every language in the world. The most prominent society doing this work is the Wycliffe Global Alliance. The Illuminations Society aims to make the Bible accessible in all languages by 2033. How many people wrote the 66 books of the Bible? Answer: Forty authors. Scholars estimate that there are at least 40 authors who wrote the original manuscripts of the Bible. Has every translation of the Bible been 100% accurate? Answer: NO. Not all translations of the Bible have been accurate, including the latest modern-day editions. There have been four major revisions to the King James Bible to correct mistakes. Some of the more famous Bibles with errors and their imaginative names are: Wife Beater's Bible of 1549 has a note about beating the fear of God into a wife's head; Bug Bible of 1551 has a translation about not being afraid of bugs at night; The Poor Widow Bible of 1562 has a verse about a poor woman dropping coins into the box. The She Bible of the 1611 King James Version incorrectly identifies the gender in Ruth 3:15. The 1631 Sinners or Wicked Bible, which declared, "Thou shalt commit adultery," The Vinegar Bible of 1717 translated "vineyard" as "vinegar." The Standing Fishes Bible of 1806 has an incorrect translation of fishes. The Owl Bible of 1944, which translated "owl" incorrectly, and The Judas Bible had "Judas" printed instead of "Jesus" in John 6:67. In all current Bibles, Ahaziah is two years older than his father, an impossible scenario. Please read this explanation. Who is at the center of the Christian Bible? Answer: Jesus. Most people would say "God," but Jesus is at the center of the Bible. The Old Testament prepares us for his coming. The New Testament tells us that he came, existed, and what he is all about. Which Bible book was the first to be written? Answer: Job. Scholars believe the Book of Job was written around 540–330 BC. The Book of Job is a story about a rich man who is a righteous believer. Job, the man, is mentioned in the Book of Ezekiel. He suffers much in the story but maintains his patience and never blames God for it. A famous phrase that describes some folks is, "He has the patience of Job." Do any original copies of the Bible manuscripts or codices exist? Answer: NO. Original texts of any type have not yet been found for the original scriptures. However, many ancient and authentic first copies exist . Return to the menu. “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; It is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

This is the ultimate Children's Bible Quiz, featuring 100 mixed general Bible trivia questions! Test your knowledge on Bible people, Jesus, the Exodus, and more. Children's Comprehensive Bible Question Quiz Children's Bible quiz and Bible trivia quiz. 100 mixed general Bible trivia information questions for children. Answer these questions about the Protestant Christian Bible. What is the total number of books in the Bible? a. Two (2) books. b. Forty (40) books. c. Sixty-six (66) books. Answer C: Sixty-six (66). The Bible contains sixty-six (66) books divided into two sections. Which language was most of the original Old Testament written in? a. Farsi. b. Hebrew. c. Aramaic. d. Egyptian. Answer B: Hebrew. The Old Testament was primarily written in the Hebrew language. Which language was most of the original New Testament written in? a. Latin. b. Greek. c. Roman. d. Judean. Answer B: Greek. The New Testament was primarily written in the older Koine Greek language. Which book is first in the Bible? a. Alpha. b. Moses. c. Genesis. Answer C: Genesis. The first book in the Protestant Bible is Genesis, and Moses is given credit for writing it. Which book is the last one in the Protestant Bible? a. John 3. b. Omega. c. Revelation. Answer C: Revelation. The last book in the Protestant Bible is Revelation. John is given credit for writing the Book of Revelation. What is the third section of the Catholic Bible, which is also included between the two testaments of the Protestant Bible? a. Beatitudes. b. Apocrypha. c. Books of law. Answer B: Apocrypha. The Apocrypha is a third section of scripture added to some Bibles. It is bound between the Old and New Testaments. What is the last word in the Bible? a. Jesus shall return. b. The End. c. Amen. Answer C: Amen The last word in the Bible is "Amen" in Revelation 22:21. What are the first words in the Bible? a. "On the first day..." b. "In the beginning..." c. "The heavens were void of..." Answer B: In the beginning. The first few words of the Bible are "In the beginning, God created the heavens and earth." How are the words that Jesus spoke shown in some Bibles? a. In italics. b. Are bold. c. In red letters. Answer C: Red letters. In some Bibles, the words that Jesus spoke are written in red ink. These editions of the Bible are known as the "Red Letter Edition." What are the first four books of the New Testament called? a. Torah. b. Pentateuch. c . The Gospels. Answer C: The Gospels. The first four books of the New Testament are known as the Gospels. They tell the story of Jesus' ministry. What are the first five books of the Old Testament called? a. Beatitudes. b. Pentateuch. c. Books of Creation. Answer B: Pentateuch. The Pentateuch, or the Laws of Moses, are the first five books of the Old Testament. What is the Bible considered to be? a. One complete book. b. Two books bound together. c. A collection of many books bound together. Answer C: Collection of Books. The Bible is a collection of many books bound together in one volume with two divisions. Who are these Bible characters? Who were the first humans on Earth? a. Abraham and Sarah. b. Mary and Joseph. c. Adam and Eve. Answer C: Adam and Eve. God made Adam the first human and then Eve as his companion. Genesis 2:19-22 Genesis 3:20 What did God create Adam from? a. Carbon. b. Primate DNA. c. Dust of the Earth. Answer C: Dust. God created Adam from the dust of the earth. He breathed into him the breath of life, making him a living being. Genesis 2:7 How did Eve come into existence? a. Created from the dust of the Earth like Adam. b. She was brought down from heaven. c. Eve was made from Adam's rib. Answer C: Adam's rib. Eve was created from Adam's rib and was called a woman (from man). Genesis 2:20-22 Who did God give the 10 commandments to? a. Noah. b. Moses. c. Abraham. Answer B: Moses. God gave Moses two stone slabs that contained the commandments. Exodus 20 Who did the giant fish transport? a. Jesus. b. Peter. c. Jonah. Anser C: Jonah. A big fish transported Jonah to Nineveh over a three-day period. Jonah 1:17 Who was the first murderer in the Bible? a. Adam. He killed Eve for eating an apple. b. Pontius Pilate. He allowed Jesus to be crucified. c. Cain. He killed his brother Abel because he was jealous. Answer C: Cain. He was jealous of his brother Abel because Abel's animal sacrifice was considered better than his crop sacrifice. Genesis 4:8 Who killed Philistines with a jawbone? a. Samson. b. Daniel. c. David. Answer A: Samson. Samson used the jawbone of a donkey to kill 1,000 Philistines. He hated the Philistines for the things they had done to him and his family. Judges 15:16-17 Whom did God instruct to build a giant boat? a. Peter and his brother Andrew. b. Jacob and his twelve sons. c. Noah. Answer C: Noah. Noah built the giant boat known as the Ark. Estimates place his age at 500 years when he started building the arc. It is estimated that he spent approximately 100 years building the Ark. The Ark was in preparation for a flood that would destroy the world. Genesis 6:11-21 Who was put into a lion's den for praying to God instead of an idol? a. Daniel. b. Paul. c. John. Answer A: Daniel. King Darius ordered Daniel into the lion's den because he did not pray to an idol. Jealous subjects, who disliked Daniel, tricked King Darius into this decision. Daniel 6:10-18 Who was the wisest king in the Bible? a. Saul. b. Herod. c. Solomon. Answer C: Solomon. Solomon was considered the wisest king in Israel. 1 Kings 10:1-9 Who was the mother of Jesus? a. Ruth. b. Mary. c. Hannah. Answer B: Mary. A virgin named Mary from Galilee was the mother of Jesus. Luke 1:26-33 Who killed the giant Philistine named Goliath? a. David the shepherd with a sling and a stone. b. Peter with his sword at the Garden of Gethsemane. c. Elijah, who called out some bears from the woods to kill Goliath. Answer A: David. David, the shepherd, killed the giant Philistine Goliath. He used a sling and a smooth stone. Goliath was fighting for the Philistines during a battle with the Israelites. 1 Samuel 17:45-51 There are numerous questions about the birth of Jesus. Who is known as the Son of God? a. Adam, whom God created from the dust of the ground. b. Abraham, the founder of Judaism, is the Son of God. c. Jesus, who was born in the flesh to a virgin. Answer C: Jesus. God said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 Jesus said, "I am the son of God." John 10:34-36 Who was the king when Jesus was born? a. Saul, the very first king, reigned at the time of Jesus' birth. b. Solomon, the wisest king, oversaw the birth of Jesus. c. Herod was ruling at the time Jesus was born. Answer C: King Herod. Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod. Matthew 2:1 Who were the earthly parents of Jesus? a. Adam and Eve. b. Mary and Joseph. c. Abraham and Sarah. Answer B: Mary and Joseph. Mary was the biological mother of Jesus, and Joseph was His stepfather. Matthew 1:20-21 Who told Mary she was going to have baby Jesus? a. Her cousin Elizabeth. b. The Angel Gabriel. c. God in a Vision. Answer B: The Angel Gabriel. Gabriel went to Nazareth and met with Mary and told her she was favored by God and would become pregnant with the Son of the Most High, Jesus. Luke 1:26-28 Where were Joseph and Mary staying when Jesus was born? c. At a storage room in the basement of a hotel in Bethlehem. b. At a roadside inn along the road to Jerusalem. c. In an animal stable near Bethlehem. Answer C: Animal shelter. Due to the influx of visitors, Jesus' family had to stay in an animal stable near Bethlehem. Luke 2:1-6 What was Jesus wrapped in right after he was born? a. Blanket. b. Sheep skin. c. Swaddling Clothes. Answer C: Swaddling clothes. Jesus was wrapped in an infant garment known as swaddling clothes. It was a garment to restrict the movement of babies for their safety. Luke 2:7 What was Jesus placed in right after he was born? a. Portable crib. b. Animal feeding trough. c. A basket made to hold oats for the animals. Answer B: Feeding trough. Jesus was laid in a feeding trough called a manger. Luke 2:7 Why did Joseph and Mary take baby Jesus to Egypt? a. King Herod intended to kill Jesus. b. So Jesus could be baptized. c. They had to go pay taxes. Answer A: King Herod wanted to kill Jesus. Herod was afraid of the "newborn king" and the repercussions that might come from the Israelites because of it. Matthew 2:13 Who brought gifts to Jesus when he was about two years old? a. P riests from Bethlehem. b. Wise men from the East. c. King Herod. Answer B: Wise men. Who were the Wise Men? a. Angelic messengers from heaven. b. Prophets who traveled throughout Judea. c. They were educated men known as the Magi. Answer C: Magi. The wise men, known as Magi, were renowned for their intelligence. They traveled to Israel to honor the "King of the Jews." The Bible does not state how many Magi there were. Tradition assumes that there were three wise men because there were three gifts. Matthew 2 How did the three Wise Men know how to locate Jesus? a. An angel told them which city Jesus was in. b. The wise men followed a heavenly star. c. They went and asked Pontius Pilate. Answer B: Followed a star. The wise men followed a heavenly star to locate Jesus. Matthew 2 Who visited baby Jesus when he was born? a. Shepherds from a nearby field. b. Priests from the synagogue. c. Believers from Bethlehem. Answer A: Shepherds. Shepherds from a nearby field witnessed the birth of Jesus. Angels from heaven came and told the shepherds about the newborn king. What city was Jesus raised as a teenager? a. Jesus grew up in Nazareth. b. Bethlehem, where he was born. c. Jesus lived in Jerusalem during his childhood. Answer A: Nazareth. Jesus grew up in Nazareth, the hometown of Mary and Joseph. Matthew 2:19-23 Questions about Jesus the Messiah. Who denied Jesus three times on the night of his arrest? a. Judas. He said he did not recognize Jesus. b. Peter. He denied Jesus before the cock crowed. c. Mary Magdalene. The financier of Jesus' ministry. Answer: Peter. Before the cock crowed on the night of the arrest, Peter denied Jesus three times. Who betrayed Jesus at the moment of his arrest? a. Mary Magdalene wanted nothing to do with Jesus. b. Judas Iscariot, who kissed Jesus. c. Saul, who hated the Jews. Answer B: Judas. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus on the night of His arrest. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Judas betrayed Jesus by identifying him to the mob who arrived to arrest him. What does Jesus say is the first and greatest commandment? a. Provide honor to your parents. b. Love your neighbors. c. Go to church. Answer B: Love. Jesus said the first and greatest commandment is to love God and your neighbor. During Jesus' arrest, who cut the ear off a priest's servant? a. Paul used his long knife. b. Peter with his sword. c. James used a knife. Answer B: Peter. Peter cut off the right ear of the high priest's slave servant, Malchus, with his sword. Peter was trying to prevent Jesus' arrest. Jesus then healed Malchus by putting his ear back on. This event was probably the last miracle Jesus performed. After the crucifixion, where was the body of Jesus taken? a. The priests took it to the temple. b. A man named Joseph moved the body to a tomb. c. His brothers took the body to their mother's home for burial preparations. Answer: Joseph. Joseph from Arimathea, who was a wealthy man and a believer, claimed the body of Jesus and placed Him in his burial cave. Joseph and Nicodemus wrapped Jesus' body in burial cloth and spices. How did Judas identify Jesus to the mob when they arrested him? a. Judas shook hands with Jesus. b. He pointed and said, "That's him; that's Jesus." c. Judas walked up to Jesus and kissed Him on the face. Answer C: With a kiss. Judas walked up to Jesus and kissed him on the face to identify Him to the mob. When did Jesus rise from the dead after his crucifixion? a. The first day. b. The second day. c. The third day. Answer C: Third day. Jesus rose on the third day after his crucifixion. After Jesus arose, He stayed on Earth for 40 days before ascending into Heaven. What transpired immediately following Jesus' baptism? a. The spirit of God descended like a dove upon Jesus. b. The ground shook like an earthquake. c. The skies opened up with thunder. Answer A: He received the Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit of God entered Jesus when he was baptized. Before Jesus started preaching, what was his occupation? a. He was a carpenter. b. He was a deacon in the synagogue. c. He was a fisherman like many of the villagers. Answer A: Carpenter. Jesus worked as a common tradesman, a carpenter. Traditionally, what was the first miracle that Jesus performed? a. He cured a blind man. b. He made wine for a wedding. c. He fed 5000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish. Answer B: He made wine. Most scholars state that Jesus' first miracle was making 120 gallons of wine at a wedding in Cana. The host ran out of wine, and Mary insisted that her son, Jesus, make more wine. What did Joseph, the father of Jesus, do for work? a. He was a carpenter. b. He was a fisherman. c. He was a tax collector. Answer A: Carpenter. Joseph was a carpenter and taught Jesus the trade. A verse in the Bible says Jesus wept. Why? a. Judas betrayed Him. b. His best friend, Lazarus, had died. c. Jesus knew of His upcoming crucifixion. Answer B: Lazarus death. Jesus wept for the sisters of Lazarus when he saw how upset they were over their brother Lazarus' death. Questions about the Apostles. How many apostles were there? a. There were twelve apostles. b. Jesus authorized six apostles. c. Forty apostles altogether served Jesus. d. There were thirteen (13) total apostles. Answer D: Thirteen (13). Jesus selected twelve apostles, but there was an additional one. After Judas killed himself, the remaining apostles appointed a replacement, making thirteen apostles in total. What did Jesus do to the apostles at the Last Supper? a. Kept giving them wine until they were in a relaxed state. b. Made them wash their hands before eating the bread. c. Jesus washed their feet. Answer C: Washed their feet. At the Last Supper, Jesus washed the feet of the apostles. Jesus wanted to show them humility and servitude. The belief is that this shows Jesus as serving humanity and also symbolizes the washing away of sin. Was Paul an apostle? a. No. b. Yes. Answer A: NO. Paul was not an apostle even though he was crucial to Christianity. He was a disciple of Christianity who never met or knew Jesus personally. Paul converted to Christianity after Jesus' resurrection. Which disciple was a doctor? a. Matthew. b. Luke. c. John. Answer B: Luke. Luke was a doctor, a disciple, and the writer of the book of Luke. He was not an apostle and was a companion of Paul. Which apostle was a tax collector? a. Matthew. b. Luke. c. John. Answer A: Matthew. Matthew worked as a tax collector in Rome for the emperor. He was one of the original apostles. Who were Jesus' closest inner circle of apostles? a. Peter, James, and John. b. Peter, Simon, and Judas. c. Peter, Thomas, and Matthew. Answer A: Peter, James, and John. Peter, James, and John were considered members of Jesus' inner circle. Who replaced Judas Iscariot after he died? a. Mathias. b. Luke. c. Jonah. Answer A: Matthias Matthias succeeded Judas Iscariot as an apostle after he committed suicide. The remaining eleven apostles appointed Matthias after taking lots. Which apostle did Jesus name the rock? a. Peter, because Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter, which means "rock." b. James, because he was the foundation of the Judaic movement. c. John, because he was persistent and steadfast in his beliefs. Answer A: Peter. Jesus called Simon the "rock" and changed Simon's name to Peter. He was also referred to in the Bible as Simon Peter. After the resurrection, which apostle doubted that it was Jesus he was talking to? a. Peter did not believe the resurrection took place. b. Matthew denied everything that happened after the crucifixion. c. Thomas doubted Jesus was risen until he saw the scars on Jesus' hands. Answer C: Thomas. Thomas didn't believe Jesus had risen until he saw the scars on His hands. Which apostle was crucified upside down? a. Thomas wanted to suffer more than Jesus did. b. Peter, because he felt unworthy to die the same as Jesus. c. Matthew, because he wanted to show defiance to the authorities. Answer B: Peter. Peter allowed himself to be crucified upside down because he felt less worthy than Jesus. Which apostles did Jesus refer to as the sons of thunder? a. James and John. b. Peter and Matthew. c. Bartholomew and Thaddeus. Answer A: James and John. Jesus referred to James and John as the sons of thunder. Quiz about the boat called the Ark. Who built a giant boat called the Ark? a. Moses. b. Noah. c. Adam. Answer B: Noah. Noah built the giant boat called the Ark at the instructions of God. Genesis 6:11-21 What does the word "ark" mean? a. A boat or ship. b. A chest or box. c. A waterproof container. Answer B. A chest or box. An ark is a container defined as a chest or box. Moses' Ark of the Covenant was a chest that stored the Ten Commandments. Noah's Ark was a big boat that looked like a floating box or container that held animals. What was Noah's age when God told him to build the Ark? a. 480 - 520 years old. b. 120 years old. c. 80 years old. Answer A: 480 - 520 years. It is estimated that Noah was over 480 years old when he built the Ark. We don't know how long Noah took to build the Ark. The Bible states he was 600 years old when the flood came. Noah was 500 years old when he had his three sons. It is unknown if Noah's three sons were triplets or if they were close in age. We do not know how old his sons were when Noah started building the ark. It is known that his sons were old enough to be married because they had wives. Scholars debate the exact timeline, as it is never explicitly stated and must be inferred from the story. How many unclean animals went into the Ark? a. Two pairs of hooved and one pair of non-hooved animals. b. A pair of each unclean kind. c. Three pairs of each kind. Answer B: One pair. Noah boarded one pair of each unclean animal and seven pairs of clean animals onto the Ark. Genesis 7:2 How many people were on the Ark? a. Eight people were on the Ark, including all of Noah's family. b. Four people went on the Ark: Noah and his three sons. c. Two people were on the Ark: Noah and his wife. Answer A: Eight people. The Ark contained eight people. Aboard were Noah and his wife, along with his three sons and their wives. Approximately how long do scholars believe it took to build the Ark? a. 1 year. b. 40 years. c. 50-120 years. Answer C: 50-120 years. Scholars believe that it could have taken Noah 50 to 120 years to build the Ark. The Bible is not clear on this matter and requires some math to figure it out. What kind of wood was the Ark built of? a. Oak. b. Pine. c. Gopher. Answer C: Gopher. The Ark was built of gopher wood. It is not known for sure what gopher wood is. The Bible mentions gopher wood only once, in relation to the Ark. Perhaps it was a term used for wood treated to repel water. Genesis 6:14 What was the measurement used to build the Ark? a. Yards. b. Cubits. c. Meters. Answer B: Cubits. The measurement used to build the ark was cubits. A cubit was the distance from the elbow to the end of the middle finger. Therefore, the cubit varied based on the physical size of the carpenter. Genesis 6:15 Where did the Ark come to rest after the flood? a. Mount Ararat. b. Mount Sinai. c. The Alps. Answer A: Mount Ararat. After the flood subsided, the Ark came to rest on Mount Ararat. Genesis 8:3-4 Which two birds flew from the Ark? a. First a raven and then a dove later. b. A pigeon and then a pelican. c. The dove and then an eagle. Answer A: Raven and Dove. After the Ark rested on Mt. Ararat, both a raven and a dove departed from it. The raven left first and never returned. The dove left later and returned with part of a small branch in its mouth. Genesis 8:6–12 After the Ark landed, what did God create to seal the covenant with Noah? a. God placed the white clouds in the sky above. b. God made the sky turn blue. c. God created a rainbow. Answer C: A rainbow. God created a rainbow as a sign to show that God would never again destroy the world with a flood. Genesis 9:12–17 How long did Noah and his family stay in the Ark? a. 40 days and 40 nights. b. 40 weeks. c. A year. Answer C: One year. Noah and his family lived on the ark for a few days over a year. Reading the Bible story, it can be calculated that they spent 370 days in the ark. Genesis 8 Questions about the Exodus from Egypt. Who led the Hebrews out of Egypt when they were slaves? a. Noah, with his three sons. b. Moses, with Aaron and Joshua. c. Father Abraham, with his nephew. Answer B: Moses. Moses led the Hebrew slaves out of Egypt into the promised land with the help of his brother Aaron, sister Miriam, and friend Joshua. Exodus 3. To whom did God present the stone tablets that contained the commandments? a. God gave the tablets to Joseph when he served as an administrator in Egypt. b. Adam received the tablets after eating from the Tree of Knowledge. c. Moses accepted the tablets from God on Mount Sinai. Answer C: Moses. Moses received the stone tablets of God's commandments while visiting with God on Mount Sinai. Deuteronomy 5:1-3 How many commandments are there? a. Six commandments written on six parchments. b. Ten Commandments etched on two stone tablets. c. Twelve commandments chiseled on both sides of one stone slate. Answer B: Ten There are ten commandments that God wrote on stone tablets with his finger. Deuteronomy 5:6-22 Exodus 20:2-17 What is the first commandment? a. Thou shalt have no other gods but me. b. Honor your father and mother. c. Thou shalt do no murder. Answer A: No other gods. “Thou shalt have no other gods before me." Exodus 20:3 What "message" from God did Moses present to the Egyptian Pharaoh? a. "Let my people go." b. "You must repent of your sins." c. "I have been sent to destroy your land because you sinned." Answer A: "Let my people go." Moses delivered the message to Pharaoh, urging him to release his people. Exodus 9:1 What happened when the Israelites were complaining of hunger? a. Turkeys appeared every morning at sunrise for 40 days. b. God sent nomadic merchants to them with food. c. A substance called "manna" fell from the sky. Answer C: Manna appeared. Food called manna fell from the sky and covered the ground like morning dew. The Hebrews picked it up every morning for forty years for their daily meals. On the sixth day, they picked up twice as much so that they would have some for the Sabbath. Exodus 16:31-35 How many plagues did God put upon the Egyptians? a. Seven. b. Ten. c. Twelve. Answer B: Ten. God placed ten plagues on the Egyptians for not giving the Hebrew slaves their freedom. What was the last plague God placed on Egypt? a. All the Egyptian "firstborn" were killed, regardless of age. b. God made it rain for forty days and forty nights. c. The river turned into red blood. Answer A: All the firstborn were killed. God killed all the Egyptian firstborn children and animals regardless of age as his last plague. This plague finally upset the Egyptians so much that they demanded that their pharaoh "let the Israelites go." Exodus 11:1-8 When Moses came down from the mountain, why was he furious? a. The people chose Moses' sister, Miriam, as their new leader. b. Moses saw that the people were worshiping a "golden calf idol." c. The people were complaining and wanted to return to Egypt. Answer: Moses saw a golden calf idol. Moses saw that the people were worshiping a golden calf idol. Moses became so enraged that he hurled the tablets containing God's Ten Commandments onto the ground, shattering them. Who parted the Red Sea so the Israelites could escape Pharaoh's army? a. Noah. b. Moses. c. Aaron. Answer B: Moses. Moses parted the Red Sea to allow the slaves to escape from the approaching Egyptian army. After the army entered the parted sea, it collapsed and killed them all. How did Moses manage to live when the king wanted to kill him when he was a baby? a. Moses' mother disguised him as a girl. b. His mother placed Moses in a basket and put it in the river. c. The mother of Moses took him and his sister, Miriam, to Mesopotamia. Answer B: He was placed in a basket. Moses was saved from being killed when his mother placed him in a waterproof basket and set him afloat on the Nile River. His mother hoped that Pharaoh's daughter would discover him as he floated by the palace, feel empathy, and take him in. Moses grew up in Egypt. Why did he suddenly leave? a. Moses "murdered" an Egyptian. b. He went off to "fight a war" for the pharaoh. c. Moses wanted to "marry a woman" from a distant tribe. Answer A: He murdered an Egyptian. Moses murdered an Egyptian taskmaster. Moses became upset when he saw the taskmaster beating a Hebrew slave. Additional questions about people in the Bible. What musical instrument did David play? a. Lyre. b. Trumpet. c. Kettle Drum. Answer A: Lyre David played the lyre. He would often play it for the king to soothe his pain. 1 Samuel 16:23 When David was king, with whom did he commit adultery? a. Jezebel, wife of Ahab. b. Bathsheba, Uriah's wife. c. Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile. Answer B: Bathsheba. David committed adultery with Bathsheba, Uriah's wife. He saw her bathing on the rooftop next door and lusted after her. To possess Bathsheba for himself, David sent Uriah into battle, leading to his death. 2 Samuel 11:2-5 In what city did God cause the walls to fall when the people marched around it? a. Jericho. b. Sodom. c. Jerusalem. Answer A: Jericho. The walls of Jericho crumbled and fell when the Israelites walked around the city for several days blowing their trumpets. Joshua 6:1–27 Who lost his immense strength when his hair was cut? a. King Saul. b. Samson. c. David. Answer B: Samson. Delilah tricked Samson into having his hair cut, which took away his power. She was paid by the Philistines to cause Samson to loose his strength. Judges 16:13-19 What did Samson use to kill 1,000 Philistines? a. A two-edged sword of Egyptian steel. b. The strength of his bare hands. c. The jawbone of a jackass. Answer C: Jawbone. Samson utilized a donkey's jawbone to slay the 1,000 Philistines. Judges 15:12-15 Whose donkey talked? a. The donkey that Jesus rode on Palm Sunday talked as they went into the city. b. Balaam beat his donkey for not moving along, and the donkey spoke to him. c. Saul was riding a donkey on the Damascus Road when the donkey talked. Answer B: Balaam's. Balaam was riding his donkey when it stopped moving on the pathway. The donkey stopped because a heavenly being was in his path. Balaam beat the donkey to make him move. The donkey turned his head and asked Balaam, "Why are you beating me?" Numbers 22:21–39 What was Saul's name changed to after he converted? a. Mark. b. Paul. c. Judas. Answer B: Paul. Saul of Tarsus disliked the Jews and killed many of them. After he converted, God changed his name to Paul. Acts 13:9 What was the duration of Jonah's stay inside the large fish? a. Twenty-four hours, starting at noon. b. Two days and one night. c. Three days and three nights. Answer C: 3 days and 3 nights. Jonah spent three days and three nights inside a large fish as he was being transported to Nineveh to do a job for God. The fish spat Jonah up onto the beach when they arrived at Nineveh. Jonah 1:17 What tribe did Goliath fight for? a. Midianites. b. Philistines. c. Canaanites. Answer B: Philistines. Goliath fought for the Philistines. He didn't last long, as young David the shepherd killed him with a sling and a stone. 1 Samuel 17:4-7 How many wives does the Bible state that King Solomon had? a. Seven hundred; much more than God says we should have. b. He had several dozen; he had a concubine. c. One; that was all that God would allow. Answer A: Seven hundred (700). King Solomon had over 700 wives and concubines in his harem. He had more than any one else in the Bible. 1 Kings 11:1-3 Who received a multicolored coat from his father, Jacob? a. John the Baptist, who lived as a hermit in the wilderness. b. Joseph, Jacob's youngest son at the time. c. The Apostle John, who led the apostles. Answer B: Joseph. Jacob (aka Israel) gave his coat of many colors to his eleventh and favorite son, Joseph. Genesis 37:1-5 What happened to Joseph after his father Jacob gave him the coat of many colors? a. His brothers stole the coat and sold it at the market. b. The brothers were pleased and threw him a party. c. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers. Answer C: Sold as a slave. Joseph's brothers were filled with jealousy and sold him to slave traders. Genesis 37:12-36 How many tribes of Israel were there? a. six (6). b. twelve (12). c. twenty-four (24). Answer B: Twelve (12) The nation of Israel had twelve tribes derived from the descendants (twelve sons) of Jacob. Jacob is the patriarch of the Judean religion. God changed his name to Israel. Genesis 49 Who is the oldest person in the Bible? a. Methuselah. b. Moses. c. Adam. Answer A: Methuselah. At 969 years old, Methuselah holds the title of the oldest person in the Bible. Genesis 5:25-26 Who did God take to Heaven in a fiery chariot ? a. Elijah. b. Moses. c. Enoch. Answer A: Elijah. A fiery chariot carried Elijah directly to heaven. 2 Kings 2:11-12 What were Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego forced into? a. A fiery furnace. b. A lion's den. c. A deep well. Answer A: Fiery furnace. The three young men found themselves in a fiery furnace because of worshiping God instead of the king's idol. Daniel 3:13-15 Return to the Menu. "And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Acts 2:21

This is a free online children's Bible quiz that tests a child's knowledge of the Bible's history in an interactive and fun way. Each question has a provided answer with added detailed information and supporting Bible verses to explain the answers. Children's Easy Bible Quiz about events in the Bible This is an easy Bible quiz for children about Bible events. Kids can test their knowledge of exciting Bible stories while learning more about their favorite characters and events by taking this Bible Quiz. Can you answer these easy children's Bible questions about events of the Bible? What happened to Moses one day while he was attending his father-in-law's sheep? a. The angel of the Lord, or possibly God, spoke to Moses from a burning bush. b . He scared off some fellows that were giving trouble to Jethro's daughter. c. Moses fought off attacking wolves with the jaw of a donkey. Answer A: He spoke to God. God spoke to Moses from a burning bush and gave him the job of leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Exodus 3 What did God create on the seventh day? a. God created Eve on the seventh day of creation. b. He expelled Adam and Eve from the garden. c. God didn't do anything; he rested. Answer C: Nothing. God did not create anything on the seventh day; he rested from all his work. Genesis 2:2 Who built the first temple to God? a. King David. b. Solomon. c. Adam. Answer B: Solomon. King Solomon built the first temple to the Lord in Jerusalem. 1 Kings 6 What occurred in the upper room the night Jesus was arrested? a. Jesus held the Last Supper before his arrest. b. Mary Magdalene and Jesus were married. c. Jesus turned water into wine. Answer C: The last supper. Jesus held the Last Supper before his arrest. Matthew 26:14–29 What happened to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego when they did not worship the king? a. They were thrown into a lion's den for disobeying the king. b. The king had them placed in a fiery furnace. c. They were crucified in the town center. Answer B: Placed into a fiery furnace. King Nebuchadnezzar had them thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to pray to his idol. Daniel 3:15-19 What did David, the young shepherd, accomplish during a battle with the Philistines? a. He sharpened all the swords for the soldiers. b. David helped the king put on his armor. c. He killed a giant. Answer C: Killed a giant. David killed the giant, Goliath, with a sling and a smooth stone. 1 Samuel 17 What did Jesus do at a wedding in Cana? a. He was the host of the party. b. Jesus made wine out of water. c. He performed the wedding ceremony. Answer B: Made wine. Jesus made wine out of water when his mother asked him. John 2:1-12 What happened in Egypt after Moses told the Pharaoh, "God says, let my people go"? a. Pharaoh let the people return to Jerusalem for the Hanukkah holiday. b. The army of Pharaoh slew all the firstborn Hebrew children. c. God inflicted 10 plagues on Egypt. Answer C: 10 plagues. God inflicted 10 plagues on Egypt to force the Pharaoh to let the Hebrew slaves go free. Exodus 7 What happened to the way Moses looked when he came down from Mount Sinai? a. Moses' body changed, and he looked like he was 120 years old. b. He had a whiteness that was just above his head like a halo. c. The face of Moses glowed brightly after visiting with God. Answer C: Moses glowed. Moses' face had a bright glow when he came down from the mountain after visiting God. Exodus 34:29-35 Where was Jesus born? a. Bethlehem. b. Jerusalem. c. Nazareth. Answer A: Bethlehem. Jesus was born in an animal stable in Bethlehem during the Roman census. Luke 2:1-7 Where was Jesus baptized? a. T he Jerusalem temple. b. In the River Jordan. c. Nazareth. Answer B: River Jordan. Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan by his cousin John the Baptist. Matthew 3:11-13 What happened three days after Jesus was crucified? a. Three days after the crucifixion, Jesus rose from the dead. b. The Roman soldiers removed Jesus from the cross and took him to a tomb. c. Joseph of Arimathea, the twelve disciples, and the family of Jesus held his funeral in the synagogue. Answer A: Rose from the dead. On the third day after his crucifixion, Jesus rose from the dead and left the tomb. John 20 What will Jesus bring with him to earth when he comes the second time? a. Jesus will bring an army of angels and believers. b. He will bring a fiery chariot to carry all the believers to heaven. c. Jesus will bring his judgement seat and place it in the temple at Jerusalem. Answer A: Angels from heaven. When Jesus comes the second time, he will bring all his believers, dead and alive, and his angels. Revelation 19:11-16 Where did Saul meet Jesus just before his conversion? a. At the temple in Jerusalem where Jesus was teaching. b. At the cross when Jesus was being crucified. c. On the road to Damascus. Answer C: Road to Damascas. Saul met Jesus while traveling on the road to Damascus. Jesus appeared as a bright white light from heaven and spoke to Saul. Acts 9:1–9 What happened on the Sea of Galilee when Jesus was on shore and called to Peter, who was on a boat? a. Peter got out of the boat and walked on water toward Jesus. b. A powerful wind came and carried Jesus out to the boat to meet Peter. c. The waters erupted into a strong wave and moved the boat to the shore. Answer A: Peter walked on water. Peter got out of the boat and started walking towards Jesus, who was walking on water toward the boat. Matthew 14:28-33 What happened at the Tower of Babel? a. God confused the language of the entire world and gave them different languages to speak. b. There was a massive revival, and all those there converted and received the Holy Spirit. c. The tower collapsed because all the people on it were trying to climb to heaven. Answer A: God confused their language. The people were trying to build a tower tall enough to reach God in heaven. God disapproved of their efforts and caused confusion by making the entire world speak different languages. Genesis 11:1-9 What did Peter do at the Garden of Gethsemane the night Jesus was arrested? a. Peter drew his sword and cut off the ear of one of those who had come to arrest Jesus. b. He told the arresting authorities that Jesus was not there. c. He identified who Jesus was to the Sanhedrin. Answer A: Sever someone's ears. Peter cut off the ear of Malchus, the servant to the high priest. John 18:10 What did the disciples do for the 5,000 on the beach who were listening to Jesus preach from a boat? a. They passed out wine during the sermon that Jesus was giving from the boat. b. The disciples fed the 5,000 with only five loaves of bread and two fish. c. They gave out hand fans so everyone could stay cool in the sun. Answer B: They fed the people. The disciples fed the 5,000 who were listening to Jesus speak with 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish. John 6:1-13 What animal did God provide for Jonah to travel to Tarshish? a. Jonah traveled by donkey. b. He rode on a camel. c. God sent a big fish. Answer C: Big fish. God sent a big fish to transport Jonah to Tarshish. Jonah 1:17 How long was Jonah in the belly of the big fish? a. Three days and three nights. b. It was two days, 48 hours. c. He was inside one day. Answer A: 3 days and 3 nights. Jonah was inside the fish for 3 days and 3 nights while being transported to Nineveh. Jonah 1:17 Main Children's Menu “No foul language should come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for needed edification, so that it may impart grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29

Test your knowledge of Bible characters with our fun and engaging Bible person quiz. Challenge yourself with questions about the iconic figures of the Bible. Easy Bible Quiz about Biblical Characters with Background Stories. Bible Quiz and Bible Facts about Bible Characters Easy Bible trivia quiz on who the Bible characters are and their story. Easy Bible quiz about people in the Bible. Who was Adam? Answer: The first man on earth. Adam was the first man and human recorded in religious texts on Earth. From the earth's dust, God formed the first man. Genesis 2. God created this person from someone's rib. Answer: Eve. Eve 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. On what day did God create Adam and Eve? Answer: Friday, the 6th day. On Thursday, the fifth day, God filled the seas and the air with animals. God created all mammals, including Adam and Eve, on the sixth day, Friday. On Saturday, the seventh day, God rested. Genesis 1:26-31 Who committed the first murder in the Bible? Answer: Cain. Cain carried out the first murder. He killed his brother Abel because of jealousy. Cain was a farmer, and Abel was a rancher. God preferred Abel's animal sacrifice over Cain's crop sacrifice. This preference led to Cain being jealous and committing the murder. Genesis 4:8 Who was Adam and Eve's third child? Answer: Seth. 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 4:25-26 What fallen angel with a hostile attitude tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden? Answer: The Serpent. The devil, also known as the serpent, tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden. Eve 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. What famous person in the Bible was laid in an animal feeding trough right after he was born? Answer: Jesus. Jesus, the Messiah, was born in a stable just outside a small village. His parents couldn't locate a room in the village because the Roman census was taking place there. The only shelter they could locate was in the animal shelter, a small distance from the village. Jesus' mother was pregnant with Him at the time. After Jesus was born, he was placed in a manger (feeding trough) stuffed with straw. Luke 2:1-17. What kind of clothing was Jesus wrapped in when he was placed in the manger? Answer: Swaddling clothes. It was common for newborn babies to be wrapped in swaddling clothes for their protection. This cloth was wrapped around a baby to keep their limbs straight, provide warmth, and offer security so that they wouldn't flop about. Luke 2:7-12 What was the name of Jesus' mother? Answer: Mary. The mother of Jesus was Mary, a descendant of King David. Mary was a young Jewish girl from Nazareth who was a dedicated believer in God. She was not married but engaged to a carpenter when she became pregnant through a miracle of God. The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her she would bear birth to Jesus. The angel also assured the groom that he should not be alarmed or ashamed of this momentous event. Luke 2:4-7 What is the name of Jesus' stepfather? Answer: Joseph. Joseph was the stepfather of Jesus. He was a carpenter from Nazareth. Joseph was betrothed to Mary when she became pregnant. Luke 1:26-33 Matthew 1:18-24 Near what city was Jesus born? Answer: Bethlehem. Jesus was born in the suburbs of Bethlehem. The census took place in the small village, and all the inns were occupied. A stable outside Bethlehem was the only available place they could locate for shelter. Matthew 2:1-2 Who were the first visitors that Jesus had right after he was born? Answer: Shepherds. Angels alerted shepherds in a nearby field about the birth of Jesus. They immediately went to see the newborn savior. Luke 2:7. Who brought expensive gifts to Jesus when he was young? Answer: 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. Tradition assumes that the three gifts meant three visitors. However, the Bible does not say how many Magi came. The Magi were educated men who traveled to worship the newborn king. Matthew 2:1-12 Who was the distrustful, jealous, brutal, and ruthless king when Jesus was born? Answer: King Herod the Great. Herod the Great was king of Judea when Jesus was born. The Roman Emperor appointed him. Herod feared that someone would overthrow him. 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 Which Roman governor of Judea had Jesus flogged? Answer: Pontius Pilate. He was the local prefect who thought Jesus was innocent. Pontius Pilate had Jesus humiliated and flogged to please the crowd. Pilate handed Jesus over to the Sanhedrin and allowed Barabbas to go free. To appease the religious leaders, Pilate permitted Jesus's crucifixion. Matthew 27 Which person betrayed Jesus to the priests and soldiers? Answer: Judas Iscariot. Judas was the disciple in charge of the ministry's money. He betrayed Jesus to the priests and soldiers on the night of Jesus' arrest. The priests paid Judas 30 pieces of silver to identify Jesus. Judas Iscariot kissed Jesus on the face to identify him. Afterward, Judas was remorseful, gave the silver back, and committed suicide. Matthew 26:14-27 Who were the first two disciples that Jesus called to service? Answer: Andrew and Peter. Andrew and his brother Peter were the first ones Jesus called to service. Matthew 4:18-19 What was the occupation of Andrew and Peter? Answer: They were fishermen. Andrew and Simon Peter were fishermen on the Sea of Galilee. They had a partnership with James and John, the sons of Zebedee. Matthew 4:18-19 Who was the founding father of Judaism? Answer: Abraham. Abraham is considered the father and founder of Judaism. The patriarch of Judaism is Abraham. Who saw Bathsheba bathing on a rooftop and committed adultery with her? Answer: King David. King David lusted after Bathsheba when he saw her bathing on the rooftop next door. He later had an affair with her, had her husband killed, and then married her. 2 Samuel 11 This man spent time in a lion's den because j ealous workers tricked King Darius into doing so. Answer: Daniel. King Darius commanded the placement of Daniel in a lion's den due to his devotion 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 because God caused the lions to be tame and not hungry. Daniel 6:1-28 What three friends of Daniel survived an ordeal in a fiery furnace because they worshipped God and rejected idols? Answer: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. The three friends of Daniel were young Hebrew men that served in the court of Nebuchadnezzar. Nebuchadnezzar II ordered the three young men into a fiery furnace because they refused to bow and worship the king's idol. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego survived the fiery furnace. The furnace revealed a fourth entity inside that was accompanying them. Daniel 3:16-28 This disciple doubted it was Jesus that he was talking to after the resurrection. Answer: 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 Who rejected Jesus three times prior to the rooster crowing? Answer: Simon Peter. In the streets 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. Simon Peter is known as the "Rock" of the Catholic Church, even though he denied Jesus. Luke 22:54-62 Name one of Jesus' four brothers. Answer: James, Joseph, Judas, or Simon. James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon were the brothers of Jesus. Jesus also had sisters whose names and numbers are unknown. Mark 6:3 This man ate wild honey and locusts in the wilderness and baptized people at the Jordan River. Answer: John the Baptist. He lived in the wilderness and ate locusts and honey. John the Baptist 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, which was the starting point of Jesus' ministry. Matthew 3:1-6 What was King David's occupation when he was a young lad? Answer: Shepherd. David was a shepherd for his father when he was young. He also was a musician who played the hand harp. We also know that David slew the giant Goliath. 1 Samuel 17:12-15 This man built a large boat called the Ark. Answer: Noah. God instructed Noah to build the boat and take every animal species aboard it. Noah was 500 years old when he started to build the boat. It is estimated to have taken about 100 years to build. He had three sons who probably helped him build the ark. Genesis 6:13-22 Who parted the Red Sea with his staff? Answer: Moses. Moses parted the Red Sea with a staff when he held it up and stretched out his arms. He used the staff to perform several miracles that God commanded. Moses unfortunately used his staff against God's orders when he struck a rock to bring forth water. Exodus 14:10-20 Who had immense strength because of his long hair? Answer: Samson. Samson was a judge and a prophet. His mother dedicated him to God from birth. He possessed enormous strength because he was a Nazarene who never cut his hair. Samson killed 1,000 Philistines with the jawbone of a jackass. Judges 16 Who tricked Samson, causing him to have his hair cut and lose his strength? Answer: Delilah. This woman was Samson's lover in the Valley of Sorek. The Philistines bribed her to convince Samson to reveal the secret of his strength. Delilah persistently nagged Samson until he finally gave in and revealed the secret. Judges 16 What day of the week did Jesus heal a man with a withered hand and a woman who was crippled? Answer: Saturday, the Sabbath. Jesus cured these two on separate occasions on the Sabbath, Saturday, the 7th day of the week. He healed a woman who was crippled in the synagogue on the Sabbath. Luke 13:10-17 Jesus healed the withered hand of a man in the synagogue on a Sabbath. Matthew 12:9-14 Who killed an Egyptian slave taskmaster? Answer: Moses. He was well known to be quick to anger and had issues with that. Moses saw a taskmaster beating a Hebrew slave. Angered, Moses 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 Who talked to a burning bush when he was tending sheep at the base of Mount Horeb? Answer: Moses. Moses 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. Moses talks to a burning bush. Exodus 3 Who took the Israelites across the Jordan River and the border into Canaan, the land of milk and honey? Answer: Joshua. Joshua took over after Moses died. Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan. Joshua 1:1-6 Who is the older brother of Moses? Answer: Aaron. 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 Who was the youthful boy who played the lyre and defeated a giant using a sling and a polished stone? Answer: David. David was the young shepherd who killed Goliath, the Philistine giant. He was the youngest of eight brothers. David later became king. A shepherd boy's story. 1 Samuel 17 Who did God transport to heaven in a fiery chariot? Answer: 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 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. Answer: The Good Samaritan. A priest and a Levite passed him by. The Samaritan helped the man. Luke 10:30-36 Return to the menu. "God loved the world so much that he sacrificed his only Son so that whoever believed in him would not perish but have eternal life." Paraphrase of John 3:16.