The Bible: How Much You Know? Quiz
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How much experience do you have regarding the Bible? The Bible is a collection of religious texts or scriptures sacred to Christians and other religions. It is organized as an anthology. The texts are all connected to each other, as it is said that these words are the revelations of God. Taking this quiz will enlighten you regarding the contents of the bible.
- 1.
How many books are there in the Catholic Bible?
- A.
73
- B.
77
- C.
72
Correct Answer
A. 73 -
- 2.
How many books are there in the Old Testament?
- A.
39
- B.
46
- C.
49
Correct Answer
B. 46 -
- 3.
How many books are there in the New Testament?
- A.
27
- B.
37
- C.
33
Correct Answer
A. 27 -
- 4.
The main divisions of the Old Testament are the:
- A.
Law Books, History Books, Wisdom Books and Prophetic Books
- B.
Law Books, Letters, History Books and Prophetic Books
- C.
Law Books, Acts of the Apostles, History Books and Apocalypse
Correct Answer
A. Law Books, History Books, Wisdom Books and Prophetic Books -
- 5.
Most of the Books of the Old Testament were written in Hebrew.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
The Books of the New Testament were written in Greek.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
The Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible is the:
Correct Answer
Septuagint - 8.
St Jerome translated all the books of the Bible into
Correct Answer
Latin - 9.
The Book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible. It contains stories of prehistory and the patriarchs.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
The Book of Exodus contains
- A.
Laws dealing with feasts, ritual sacrifice and holiness
- B.
The story of God, freeing the people from slavery
- C.
Contains speeches about the meaning of the Exodus experience
Correct Answer
B. The story of God, freeing the people from slavery -
- 11.
I was called by God to leave my homeland; though childless, I was promised many descendants. I am
Correct Answer
Abraham - 12.
I was betrayed by my brothers and left to die but came to greatness in Egypt. I am
Correct Answer
Joseph - 13.
I was given the name "Israel" after my struggle with an angel; I fathered 12 sons and lived to bless my grandsons. I am
Correct Answer
Jacob - 14.
Who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land?
- A.
Jeremiah
- B.
Joshua
- C.
Gideon
Correct Answer
B. Joshua -
- 15.
Who was the king who built the Temple in Jerusalem?
- A.
Saul
- B.
David
- C.
Solomon
Correct Answer
C. Solomon -
- 16.
God entered into a special covenant with the Israelites on:
- A.
Mount Tabor
- B.
Mount Calvary
- C.
Mount Sinai
Correct Answer
C. Mount Sinai -
- 17.
The Bible is the Word of God because:
Correct Answer
it contains God's message of salvation - 18.
The books of the Pentateuch are:
Correct Answer
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. - 19.
The major groups of the New Testament are:
- A.
Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Wisdom Books and the Apocalypse
- B.
Gospels, Letters, Prophetic Writings and the Apocalypse
- C.
Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Letters and the Book of Revelation
Correct Answer
C. Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Letters and the Book of Revelation -
- 20.
The hagiographers are the secondary authors of the Bible because
Correct Answer
God left them free to use their own talents and resources. - 21.
Who said these words: "The truth of Scripture explains how one can get to heaven and not how the planets move in the skies."
- A.
Pope Benedict XVI
- B.
Galileo Galilei
- C.
St Thomas Aquinas
Correct Answer
B. Galileo Galilei -
- 22.
The Vulgate is the
- A.
Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible
- B.
Latin translation of all the books of the Bible
- C.
Is the official list of books recognized by the church as inspired by God
Correct Answer
B. Latin translation of all the books of the Bible -
- 23.
The canon of sacred Scripture refers to the
Correct Answer
official list of books recognized by the church as inspired by God. - 24.
Literary forms are:
Correct Answer
different styles of writing. - 25.
The primary author of the Bible is
Correct Answer
God - 26.
I said, "Speak Lord for your servant is listening." I am
Correct Answer
Samuel - 27.
During the Annunciation Mary said to the Angel Gabriel:
Correct Answer
"I am the handmaid of the Lord, may it happen to me as you have said." - 28.
The following figures are in chronological order: Abraham, Moses, the Exodus, Joshua, David, the Babylonian Captivity, Isaiah, the Exile, John the Baptist, Jesus, St Paul
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 29.
Another name for a tax-collector is:
- A.
Pharisee
- B.
Sadduccee
- C.
Publican
Correct Answer
C. Publican -
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