Bible trivia
Easy Bible Trivia Questions
These 25 easy Bible trivia questions cover the best-known people and stories in Scripture. They are a good warm-up for a small group, a family devotion or anyone just starting to read the Bible.
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Who built the Ark that survived the great flood?
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Answer: B. Noah
Noah built the Ark to survive the flood as commanded by God, as detailed in Genesis 6-9.
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What was the name of the city that God commanded Joshua to conquer and destroy?
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Answer: B. Jericho
The Israelites marched around Jericho for seven days, leading to its fall (Joshua 6).
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What miraculous event occurred at the Red Sea during the Israelites' escape from Egypt?
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Answer: A. The sea split
God parted the Red Sea to allow the Israelites to escape from the Egyptian army (Exodus 14).
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What was the name of Abraham's wife who gave birth to Isaac?
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Answer: B. Sarah
Sarah was the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac, as described in Genesis 17-21.
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Who stopped to help the wounded man in the Good Samaritan parable?
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Answer: C. A Samaritan
A Samaritan had compassion, treated the man's wounds, and brought him to an inn.
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What was the profession of Simon Peter before following Jesus?
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Answer: C. Fisherman
Simon Peter was a fisherman, working alongside his brother Andrew before following Jesus, as recorded in Matthew 4:18-19.
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Who was the sister of Martha and Lazarus, known for her attentive faith towards Jesus?
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Answer: B. Mary
Mary showed devotion and understanding of Jesus' teachings, an example of faith and love (Luke 10:38-42).
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In Acts 2, what event marked the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples?
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Answer: D. Pentecost
Pentecost marked the day the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples, as described in Acts 2.
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Which woman became the mother of Samuel after praying fervently for a child?
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Answer: C. Hannah
Hannah prayed earnestly for a child and dedicated Samuel to God's service, as told in 1 Samuel 1.
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At which location was Jesus crucified?
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Answer: D. Golgotha
Jesus was crucified at Golgotha, also known as Calvary, as recorded in Matthew 27:33-35.
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In which book of the Old Testament is the story of the burning bush found?
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Answer: D. Exodus
The story of Moses encountering the burning bush is in Exodus 3.
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According to 1 Samuel 16:7, what does the Lord look at?
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Answer: A. The heart
1 Samuel 16:7 says people look at outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
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What city was destroyed by fire and brimstone due to its wickedness?
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Answer: C. Sodom
Sodom was destroyed by fire and brimstone because of its wickedness, as described in Genesis 19.
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Which Old Testament character is associated with a coat of many colors?
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Answer: D. Joseph
Joseph was given a coat of many colors by his father Jacob, symbolizing his favoritism, as in Genesis 37.
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Which letter in the New Testament emphasizes faith, hope, and love, with love being the greatest?
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Answer: C. 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians 13 highlights love as the greatest virtue among faith, hope, and love.
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Which Gospel emphasizes the Sermon on the Mount?
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Answer: D. Matthew
The Sermon on the Mount, including the Beatitudes, is recorded in Matthew 5-7.
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Which apostle is known for denying Jesus three times?
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Answer: C. Peter
Peter denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed, fulfilling Jesus' prediction (Luke 22:61).
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What does the term 'Alpha and Omega' refer to in the Book of Revelation?
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Answer: C. The beginning and the end
'Alpha and Omega' signifies that Jesus is the beginning and the end of all things, as stated in Revelation 22:13.
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Who was the governor who sentenced Jesus to crucifixion?
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Answer: B. Pilate
Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to death (Matthew 27:26).
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Who betrayed Jesus leading to his arrest?
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Answer: A. Judas Iscariot
Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14-16).
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In which garden did Jesus pray before his arrest?
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Answer: A. Gethsemane
Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane before being betrayed and arrested, as in Matthew 26:36-46.
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What was the profession of Matthew before following Jesus?
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Answer: C. Tax collector
Matthew was a tax collector before he became one of Jesus' apostles (Matthew 9:9).
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Who led the Israelites in the battle of Jericho, causing the walls to fall?
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Answer: D. Joshua
Joshua led the Israelites in the Battle of Jericho, where the walls fell after they marched around them (Joshua 6).
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Which creature tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden?
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Answer: B. Serpent
The serpent tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit in Genesis 3.
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Which miracle involved Jesus feeding thousands with a small amount of food?
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Answer: C. Feeding the 5000
Jesus miraculously fed 5000 men with five loaves and two fish (Matthew 14:13-21).
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Answer key
- B. Noah
- B. Jericho
- A. The sea split
- B. Sarah
- C. A Samaritan
- C. Fisherman
- B. Mary
- D. Pentecost
- C. Hannah
- D. Golgotha
- D. Exodus
- A. The heart
- C. Sodom
- D. Joseph
- C. 1 Corinthians
- D. Matthew
- C. Peter
- C. The beginning and the end
- B. Pilate
- A. Judas Iscariot
- A. Gethsemane
- C. Tax collector
- D. Joshua
- B. Serpent
- C. Feeding the 5000
Using this quiz with a group
These questions work well for Sunday school, youth group, small groups and family devotions. Read each question aloud, let everyone answer, then read the explanation together. Use the print button for a worksheet with an answer key at the end.