Book Of Genesis MCQ Quiz: Trivia!

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Book Of Genesis MCQ Quiz: Trivia! - Quiz

Are you familiar with the book of Genesis? The book of Genesis is the first book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is the story of the creation of the world. It talks about God’s plan for man, and it represents the beginning of the early history of humanity. Test your knowledge about the book of Genesis, and good luck with the quiz.

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1.

What did God create on the fourth day? (Chapter 1)
- A.
  
  Lights
- B.
  
  Sun, Moon, and stars
- C.
  
  Dry land and oceans
- D.
  
  Plants and other vegetation
- E.
  
  Animals
Correct Answer
B. Sun, Moon, and stars

Explanation
Genesis 1:14-19

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What was woman's punishment for eating the forbidden fruit? (Chapter 2)
- A.
  
  Enmity between herself and her husband
- B.
  
  She would have to work for food
- C.
  
  Never allowed to eat again
- D.
  
  Greatly multiplied pain in childbirth
Correct Answer
D. Greatly multiplied pain in childbirth

Explanation
Genesis 3:16

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3.

Who committed the first recorded murder in history? (Chapter 4)
- A.
  
  Seth
- B.
  
  Adam
- C.
  
  Abel
- D.
  
  Cain
- E.
  
  Moses
Correct Answer
D. Cain

Explanation
Genesis 4:8

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4.

How old was Noah when the flood came? (Chapter 7)
- A.
  
  600
- B.
  
  900
- C.
  
  120
- D.
  
  300
Correct Answer
A. 600

Explanation
Genesis 7:6

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5.

What did God use to symbolize his promise to never flood the earth again? (Chapter 9)
- A.
  
  A horse
- B.
  
  A rainbow
- C.
  
  A large stone
- D.
  
  A rod
- E.
  
  A tabernacle
Correct Answer
B. A rainbow

Explanation
Genesis 9:12-17

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6.

Who was Abram's father? (Chapter 11)
- A.
  
  Noah
- B.
  
  Adam
- C.
  
  Terah
- D.
  
  Shem
- E.
  
  Nimrod
Correct Answer
C. Terah

Explanation
Genesis 11:31

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7.

What did God ask Abram to do at the beginning of chapter 12?
- A.
  
  Sacrifice his son
- B.
  
  Leave his home country
- C.
  
  Marry a widow
- D.
  
  Build an ark
- E.
  
  Sell all of his possessions
Correct Answer
B. Leave his home country

Explanation
Genesis 12:1

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8.

What was the name of Sarai's Egyptian maid? (Chapter 16)
- A.
  
  Hannah
- B.
  
  Naomi
- C.
  
  Eve
- D.
  
  Jessica
- E.
  
  Hagar
Correct Answer
E. Hagar

Explanation
Genesis 16:1

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9.

As they were fleeing from Sodom and Gomorrah, what did Lot's wife turn into as she looked back towards the cities?
- A.
  
  Marble Statue
- B.
  
  Tree
- C.
  
  Donkey
- D.
  
  Pillar of salt
Correct Answer
D. Pillar of salt

Explanation
Genesis 19:26

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10.

Who did Isaac marry? (Chapter 24)
- A.
  
  Keturah
- B.
  
  Jezebel
- C.
  
  Sheba
- D.
  
  Beatrice
- E.
  
  Rebekah
Correct Answer
E. Rebekah

Explanation
Genesis 24:67

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11.

How were Jacob and Esau related? (Chapter 25)
- A.
  
  Cousins
- B.
  
  Twins
- C.
  
  Father and son
- D.
  
  Best friends
- E.
  
  They didn't know each other
Correct Answer
B. Twins

Explanation
Genesis 25:24

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12.

In chapter 28, Jacob had a dream. In his dream he saw a ______________ extending from earth to heaven.
- A.
  
  Pole
- B.
  
  Vine
- C.
  
  Ladder
- D.
  
  Staircase
Correct Answer
C. Ladder

Explanation
Genesis 28:12

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13.

Who did Laban allow to marry Jacob? (Chapter 29)
- A.
  
  Rachel
- B.
  
  Leah
- C.
  
  Both Rachel and Leah
- D.
  
  Neither Rachel nor Leah
Correct Answer
C. Both Rachel and Leah

Explanation
Genesis 29:21-28

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14.

What is Jacob's name changed to? (Chapter 32)
- A.
  
  Isaiah
- B.
  
  Israel
- C.
  
  Malachi
- D.
  
  Joseph
Correct Answer
B. Israel

Explanation
Genesis 32:28

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15.

Which of Israel's twelve sons was sold to the Ishmaelites and then taken to Egypt? (Chapter 37)
- A.
  
  Asher
- B.
  
  Reuben
- C.
  
  Joseph
- D.
  
  Benjamin
- E.
  
  Gad
Correct Answer
C. Joseph

Explanation
Genesis 37:28

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16.

What did pharoah see in his dream? (Chapter 41)
- A.
  
  Horses and weeds
- B.
  
  Cows and grain
- C.
  
  Donkeys and apple trees
- D.
  
  Fish and seaweed
Correct Answer
B. Cows and grain

Explanation
Genesis 41:1-7

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17.

Who interpreted Pharaoh's dream? (Chapter 41)
- A.
  
  Joseph
- B.
  
  Moses
- C.
  
  The chief cupbearer
- D.
  
  Pharaoh's daughter
Correct Answer
A. Joseph

Explanation
Genesis 41:14-36

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18.

What were the names of Joseph's two sons? (Chapter 48)
- A.
  
  Ephraim and Manasseh
- B.
  
  Jacob and Esau
- C.
  
  David and Jesse
- D.
  
  Reuben and Simeon
Correct Answer
A. Ephraim and Manasseh

Explanation
Genesis 48:1

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19.

How old was Joseph when he died? (Chapter 50)
- A.
  
  80
- B.
  
  90
- C.
  
  100
- D.
  
  110
Correct Answer
D. 110

Explanation
Genesis 50:26

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Book Of Genesis MCQ Quiz: Trivia!

What did God create on the fourth day? (Chapter 1)

What was woman's punishment for eating the forbidden fruit? (Chapter 2)

Who committed the first recorded murder in history? (Chapter 4)

How old was Noah when the flood came? (Chapter 7)

What did God use to symbolize his promise to never flood the earth again? (Chapter 9)

Who was Abram's father? (Chapter 11)

What did God ask Abram to do at the beginning of chapter 12?

What was the name of Sarai's Egyptian maid? (Chapter 16)

As they were fleeing from Sodom and Gomorrah, what did Lot's wife turn into as she looked back towards the cities?

Who did Isaac marry? (Chapter 24)

How were Jacob and Esau related? (Chapter 25)

In chapter 28, Jacob had a dream. In his dream he saw a ______________ extending from earth to heaven.

Who did Laban allow to marry Jacob? (Chapter 29)

What is Jacob's name changed to? (Chapter 32)

Which of Israel's twelve sons was sold to the Ishmaelites and then taken to Egypt? (Chapter 37)

What did pharoah see in his dream? (Chapter 41)

Who interpreted Pharaoh's dream? (Chapter 41)

What were the names of Joseph's two sons? (Chapter 48)

How old was Joseph when he died? (Chapter 50)