Megan Moran Quizzes

Bible quiz

Who climbed a tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus, and how long did Methuselah live? These twenty questions explore the people, places and events of the Old and New Testaments, each with the chapter reference so you can read more. Try them on your own, with family or with your study group.

A free quiz from Megan Moran, author of The Ultimate Bible Quiz Book.

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  1. Question 1 of 20Old Testament

    According to Genesis, for how many days and nights did it rain during the flood in the time of Noah?

  2. Question 2 of 20Old Testament

    Which prophet was swallowed by a great fish after trying to flee from God?

  3. Question 3 of 20New Testament

    According to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, in which town was Jesus born?

  4. Question 4 of 20Old Testament

    Who was thrown into a den of lions for praying to God despite a royal decree?

  5. Question 5 of 20Old Testament

    Which Philistine giant did the young David defeat?

  6. Question 6 of 20Books of the Bible

    Which book comes last in the New Testament?

  7. Question 7 of 20Old Testament

    What did Esau give up to his brother Jacob in exchange for a meal of stew?

  8. Question 8 of 20People

    Who was the mother of the prophet Samuel?

  9. Question 9 of 20Books of the Bible

    Which Old Testament book is named after a woman from Moab who became the great-grandmother of King David?

  10. Question 10 of 20New Testament

    In John's Gospel, what is the first miraculous sign Jesus performs?

  11. Question 11 of 20Books of the Bible

    How many books are in the New Testament?

  12. Question 12 of 20New Testament

    Which disciple said he would not believe Jesus had risen until he saw and touched the nail marks?

  13. Question 13 of 20New Testament

    Saul, later known as Paul, was converted after seeing a bright light on the road to which city?

  14. Question 14 of 20New Testament

    Which tax collector in Jericho climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus over the crowd?

  15. Question 15 of 20People

    Who was the brother of Moses, chosen to speak on his behalf before Pharaoh?

  16. Question 16 of 20People

    According to Genesis, about how old was Sarah when she gave birth to Isaac?

  17. Question 17 of 20People

    Who is the longest-lived person recorded in the Bible?

  18. Question 18 of 20Places

    On which mountain did the prophet Elijah challenge the prophets of Baal to a contest?

  19. Question 19 of 20People

    Which prophetess served as a judge of Israel, holding court beneath a palm tree?

  20. Question 20 of 20Events

    Which Jewish festival was established to remember the events of the Book of Esther?

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  1. According to Genesis, for how many days and nights did it rain during the flood in the time of Noah? 40
  2. Which prophet was swallowed by a great fish after trying to flee from God? Jonah
  3. According to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, in which town was Jesus born? Bethlehem
  4. Who was thrown into a den of lions for praying to God despite a royal decree? Daniel
  5. Which Philistine giant did the young David defeat? Goliath
  6. Which book comes last in the New Testament? Revelation
  7. What did Esau give up to his brother Jacob in exchange for a meal of stew? His birthright
  8. Who was the mother of the prophet Samuel? Hannah
  9. Which Old Testament book is named after a woman from Moab who became the great-grandmother of King David? Ruth
  10. In John's Gospel, what is the first miraculous sign Jesus performs? Turning water into wine
  11. How many books are in the New Testament? 27
  12. Which disciple said he would not believe Jesus had risen until he saw and touched the nail marks? Thomas
  13. Saul, later known as Paul, was converted after seeing a bright light on the road to which city? Damascus
  14. Which tax collector in Jericho climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus over the crowd? Zacchaeus
  15. Who was the brother of Moses, chosen to speak on his behalf before Pharaoh? Aaron
  16. According to Genesis, about how old was Sarah when she gave birth to Isaac? 90
  17. Who is the longest-lived person recorded in the Bible? Methuselah
  18. On which mountain did the prophet Elijah challenge the prophets of Baal to a contest? Mount Carmel
  19. Which prophetess served as a judge of Israel, holding court beneath a palm tree? Deborah
  20. Which Jewish festival was established to remember the events of the Book of Esther? Purim