Are you well-versed in the historical and geographical backdrop of biblical narratives? Put your knowledge to the test with our Biblical Events and Places trivia. These stories and locations are not just a backdrop, but integral elements that help us understand the time and mindset of each era within the Bible. Delve into events that have become cornerstones of biblical tradition and uncover the settings that bring these stories to life.
From the walls of Jericho to the paths of Exodus, these tales of triumph, trial, and divine intervention compel us to meditate on faith’s persistent journey through time and terrain. Experience the significance that these places still hold in the contemporary world. Can you match the event to its pivotal location and unravel the rich tapestry of biblical history?
Looking for more intriguing trivia? Explore our other categories such as Biblical Figures and the New Testament. Each question set is designed to deepen your understanding of this cornerstone of world literature and religious thought.
Which organization is responsible for placing bibles in hotel rooms?
Goddens
Goddens
Giddens
Giddens
Gideons
Gideons
Gooduns
Gooduns
Which cities were destroyed in the bible?
Sodda and Grim
Sodda and Grim
Sodom and Gomorrah
Sodom and Gomorrah
Soda and Gorman
Soda and Gorman
Sordin and Gommbo
Sordin and Gommbo
How many soldiers were in the cell with Peter?
0
0
22
22
33
33
2
2
In the Bible, where was Jesus baptised by John the Baptist?
River Jordan
River Jordan
River Tigris
River Tigris
Sea of Galilee
Sea of Galilee
Dead Sea
Dead Sea
Which of the following cities was not located in the region of Galilee?
Cana
Cana
Capernaum
Capernaum
Hebron
Hebron
Tiberias
Tiberias
Which of the following animals was NOT mentioned as one of the plagues in Egypt?
Bees
Bees
Frogs
Frogs
Flies
Flies
Locusts
Locusts
Where was the original home of Adam and Eve in the beginning?
Garden of Eden
Garden of Eden
Promised Land
Promised Land
Divine Sanctuary
Divine Sanctuary
Eden’s Haven
Eden’s Haven
For how long did it rain continuously during Noah’s time on the ark?
7 days and nights
7 days and nights
20 days and nights
20 days and nights
40 days and nights
40 days and nights
60 days and nights
60 days and nights
Early Christians were sometimes known as ‘Those of the _____’. What word that signifies purification goes in the blank?
Consecration
Consecration
Celebration
Celebration
Excommunication
Excommunication
Circumcision
Circumcision
In the Bible story of David and Goliath, how many stones did David have?
1
1
7
7
5
5
3
3
In the Bible, in 1 Kings 7, what value is given as an approximation for pi?
40381
40381
3.2
3.2
40449
40449
3
3
Complete the saying in the bible, ‘Jesus _____’
Talked
Talked
Ran
Ran
Wept
Wept
Preached
Preached
Where in the Bible is this verse found? ”There is no peace,’ says my God, ‘for the wicked.”
Jeremiah
Jeremiah
Isaiah
Isaiah
Psalm
Psalm
Hosea
Hosea
Which domestic animal is not mentioned in the bible?
Hamster
Hamster
Cat
Cat
Rabbit
Rabbit
Dog
Dog
What type of tree did Jesus make wither for not bearing fruit?
Orange
Orange
Apple
Apple
Pear
Pear
Fig
Fig
In the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30), the lord of the house entrusted talents to his three servants. How many total talents did he give the three?
7
7
10
10
5
5
8
8
What type of plant did God provide for Jonah to sit under after he left the city of Nineveh?
A bamboo
A bamboo
A gourd
A gourd
A cactus
A cactus
A sunflower
A sunflower
The Lord is my _____ I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures…’ Psalm 23:1
Leader
Leader
Comforter
Comforter
Shepherd
Shepherd
Provider
Provider
How many rivers flowed out of Eden?
2
2
4
4
5
5
6
6
What is the Hebrew word for ‘place of the skull’?
Golgotha
Golgotha
Gethsemane
Gethsemane
Calvary
Calvary
Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Pontius Pilate did what in an attempt to show he wasn’t responsible for Christ’s death?
Came Up With an Alibi
Came Up With an Alibi
Placed a newspaper Ad
Placed a newspaper Ad
Washed his Handed
Washed his Handed
Denied It
Denied It
Which of the following people is not related to Jesus?
Asa
Asa
Obed
Obed
Joshua
Joshua
Jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat
Which story in the Bible explains the variety of human languages?
Tower of Babel
Tower of Babel
Noah’s Flood
Noah’s Flood
David and Goliath
David and Goliath
Walls of Jericho
Walls of Jericho
According to the Bible, who was the first murder victim?
Eve
Eve
Moses
Moses
Abel
Abel
Noah
Noah
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