Mpc Bible Literacy Quiz 1

The main theme of the book of Leviticus is the _____ of the Hebrew nation.

The main theme of the book of 2 Samuel is the reign of _____.

“A last effort to save Jerusalem” is the main theme of this book _____.

Which nation developed roads for travel most extensively?

 What city holds a cherished holy place for Christians, Jews and Muslims?  

Which king was the pagan who refurbished Jerusalem during the Roman occupation and whose extensive building sites in Israel still exist today?

Which civilization is credited for the invention of phonetic language?

What account does the book of Genesis begin with?

Which person on this list is not mentioned in Genesis 1-11: Adam, Seth, Isaac, Methuselah, Abel, Nimrod.

Mankind was created on day _____ of creation.

Does the word “day” in Genesis have a uniform (the same meaning every time it is mentioned) Hebrew meaning?

The word, “Elohim” is a generic term for _____.

Which chapter of Genesis has the fall of humankind through Adam and Eve’s transgression?

Which of Adam and Eve’s first two son’s was righteous?

How many pairs of clean animals were placed on the ark with Noah and his family?

Approximately how long were Noah and his family on the ark (in months)?

Who was the most outstanding military leader between the flood and the tower?

Which chapters in Genesis describe the "Time of the Patriarchs”? (e.g. "96-134" or "ninety-six to one hundred thirty four") 

Who was the priest-king of Jerusalem that blessed Abraham and Abraham tithed to him?

Which infamous city was Lot and his daughters rescued from in Genesis 19?

Who was Abraham’s first son by Hagar?

Who was Abraham’s son by Sarah?

Who were Isaac's sons? (e.g. John Thomas; or Thomas John; or John and Thomas; or Thomas and John)

How many sons were born to Jacob?

Which son of Jacob was sold into slavery?