Teachings from the Bible have long been taught in schools and churches all over the world.
Put your knowledge to the test on how much you know about the Bible with this quiz.
What is the first book in the Bible?
- A) Joshua
- B) Genesis
- C) Ruth
- D) Exodus
Answer:
B) Genesis
There are multiple versions of the Bible; however, Genesis is the first book in the canon.
How many days did it take God to create the world?
- A) 5 days
- B) 6 days
- C) 7 days
- D) 8 days
Answer:
B) 6 days
Even though there are seven days in a week, the Bible implies that it took God six days to create the world, leaving the seventh as a day of rest.
Which book in the Bible contains the words “Vanity of vanities… all is vanity”?
- A) Proverbs
- B) Song of Solomon
- C) Revelation
- D) Ecclesiastes
Answer:
D) Ecclesiastes
Solomon said these words after he searched for the meaning of life.
Why did Haman’s wife tell him he would not prevail against Mordecai?
- A) Gold told her
- B) She had a dream
- C) She was angry
- D) Mordecai was Jewish
Answer:
D) Mordecai was Jewish
Mordecai was of Jewish descent and would not bow down to Haman, greatly angering him.
What happened to Haman after King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) discovered he was plotting against Esther and the Jews?
- A) He was hanged
- B) He was promoted
- C) He became King
- D) He moved away
Answer:
A) He was hanged
Haman was believed to be disloyal and conspiring against Persia, which led to his hanging.
How many sons did Jacob have?
- A) Ten
- B) Eleven
- C) Twelve
- D) Thirteen
Answer:
C) Twelve
Twelve is an important number in the Bible; for example, there were twelve sons of Jacob, twelve Princes, and twelve Apostles.
Who watched Moses float in a basket down the Nile?
- A) Miriam
- B) Mary
- C) Esther
- D) Hannah
Answer:
A) Miriam
Miriam was Moses’ sister.
Which two food items did Jesus feed the 5000 with?
- A) Loaves and beans
- B) Loaves and fishes
- C) Pasta and fishes
- D) Loaves and Cheese
Answer:
B) Loaves and fishes
The feeding of the 5000 is said to symbolize God’s provision and the trust people can put in him.
What sign did God send Noah that the earth wouldn’t flood again?
- A) Sun
- B) Clouds
- C) A rainbow
- D) Light rain
Answer:
C) A rainbow
God made a covenant with Noah, with a rainbow signifying this.
Who were the first man and woman on earth?
- A) Adam and Jess
- B) Adam and Hannah
- C) Adam and Eve
- D) Adam and Megan
Answer:
C) Adam and Eve
Adam and Eve were the first man and woman created by God. They lived in the Garden of Eden until they ate the forbidden fruit.
Who was the first King of Israel?
- A) Saul
- B) Baasha
- C) Ahab
- D) Omri
Answer:
A) Saul
God chose Saul to be the first King of Israel to save God’s people from the Philistines.
What was the city of Jericho known as in the time of Moses?
- A) the city of wells
- B) land of beauty
- C) the land of blessing
- D) the city of palm trees
Answer:
D) the city of palm trees
The Bible often refers to the palm trees in the city of Jericho.
Who wrote the first five books of the Old Testament?
- A) Jesus
- B) Noah
- C) Moses
- D) Matthew
Answer:
C) Moses
Moses wrote Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
Who wanted nothing to do with the author of 3 John?
- A) Diotrephes
- B) Moses
- C) Abraham
- D) Joseph
Answer:
A) Diotrephes
Diotrephes refused to welcome traveling ministers of the gospel to preach and take rest with his Church.
What gifts did the three wise men give to Jesus?
- A) Gold, frankincense, and bronze
- B) Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
- C) Gold, bronze, and myrrh
- D) Bronze, frankincense, and myrrh
Answer:
B) Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Gold signifies Jesus’ status as King of the Jews, Frankincense signifies Jesus’ divinity and identity as the Son of God, and Myrrh signifies Jesus’ mortality.
