Christian Religious Studies Quiz. This set of Christian Religious Studies questions is designed to test learners’ understanding of important events, characters, and teachings in the Bible. It covers key topics from the Old and New Testaments, including creation, the lives of the patriarchs, prophets, kings, and apostles, as well as the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. The questions are meant to help students revise effectively, strengthen their knowledge of biblical history, prepare for exams and improve their ability to apply Christian principles in everyday life.
Christian Religious Studies Quiz
1. God created the world in how many days according to the Bible?
A. Five days
B. Six days
C. Seven days
D. Eight days
2. Who was the first man created by God?
A. Noah
B. Abraham
C. Adam
D. Moses
3. Who was the first woman created by God?
A. Sarah
B. Eve
C. Rebecca
D. Ruth
4. In which book of the Bible is the story of creation found?
A. Exodus
B. Genesis
C. Leviticus
D. Numbers
5. Who built the ark?
A. Moses
B. Abraham
C. Noah
D. David
6. Why did God send the flood?
A. To test faith
B. To destroy evil
C. To punish Israel
D. To create rivers
7. Who was the father of Isaac?
A. Jacob
B. Moses
C. Abraham
D. Joseph
8. Who was Isaac’s wife?
A. Leah
B. Rachel
C. Rebecca
D. Sarah
9. Jacob had how many sons?
A. Ten
B. Eleven
C. Twelve
D. Thirteen
10. Who was sold into slavery by his brothers?
A. David
B. Joseph
C. Samuel
D. Joshua
Christian Religious Studies Quiz
11. In which country did Joseph become a leader?
A. Canaan
B. Egypt
C. Babylon
D. Assyria
12. Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
A. Joshua
B. Aaron
C. Moses
D. Samuel
13. What sea did the Israelites cross?
A. Jordan River
B. Red Sea
C. Dead Sea
D. Mediterranean Sea
14. On which mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?
A. Mount Carmel
B. Mount Zion
C. Mount Sinai
D. Mount Horeb
15. How many commandments did God give Moses?
A. Five
B. Seven
C. Ten
D. Twelve
16. Who succeeded Moses as leader of Israel?
A. Caleb
B. Joshua
C. Samuel
D. David
17. Who was the first king of Israel?
A. David
B. Saul
C. Solomon
D. Rehoboam
18. Who anointed Saul as king?
A. Nathan
B. Elijah
C. Samuel
D. Elisha
19. Who killed Goliath?
A. Saul
B. Jonathan
C. David
D. Solomon
20. Who was David’s son that became king after him?
A. Absalom
B. Solomon
C. Adonijah
D. Rehoboam
Christian Religious Studies Quiz
21. Who built the first temple in Jerusalem?
A. David
B. Solomon
C. Saul
D. Hezekiah
22. Which prophet confronted King Ahab?
A. Isaiah
B. Jeremiah
C. Elijah
D. Amos
23. Who was thrown into the lions’ den?
A. Joseph
B. Daniel
C. Jeremiah
D. Ezekiel
24. Who interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar’s dreams?
A. Daniel
B. Ezra
C. Nehemiah
D. Amos
25. Who was swallowed by a big fish?
A. Jonah
B. Micah
C. Hosea
D. Joel
26. Which city did Jonah preach to?
A. Jerusalem
B. Nineveh
C. Babylon
D. Samaria
27. Who was the mother of Samuel?
A. Hannah
B. Ruth
C. Naomi
D. Deborah
28. Who was the wife of Boaz?
A. Esther
B. Ruth
C. Rachel
D. Rebecca
29. Which woman became queen of Persia?
A. Deborah
B. Esther
C. Judith
D. Miriam
30. Who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem?
A. Ezra
B. Nehemiah
C. Zerubbabel
D. Haggai
Christian Religious Studies Quiz
31. Who announced the birth of Jesus to Mary?
A. Michael
B. Gabriel
C. Raphael
D. Uriel
32. Where was Jesus born?
A. Nazareth
B. Jerusalem
C. Bethlehem
D. Galilee
33. Who was the earthly father of Jesus?
A. Zechariah
B. Joseph
C. Simeon
D. Andrew
34. Who baptized Jesus?
A. Peter
B. James
C. John the Baptist
D. Philip
35. How many disciples did Jesus choose?
A. Ten
B. Eleven
C. Twelve
D. Thirteen
36. Who betrayed Jesus?
A. Peter
B. Thomas
C. Judas Iscariot
D. Matthew
37. For how many pieces of silver was Jesus betrayed?
A. Twenty
B. Thirty
C. Forty
D. Fifty
38. Who denied Jesus three times?
A. James
B. John
C. Peter
D. Andrew
39. Where was Jesus crucified?
A. Mount Sinai
B. Golgotha
C. Mount Zion
D. Bethany
40. Who was the Roman governor at Jesus’ trial?
A. Herod
B. Felix
C. Pilate
D. Festus
Christian Religious Studies Quiz
41. On which day did Jesus rise from the dead?
A. Friday
B. Saturday
C. Sunday
D. Monday
42. Who first saw the risen Jesus?
A. Peter
B. John
C. Mary Magdalene
D. Martha
43. Where did Jesus ascend into heaven?
A. Mount Sinai
B. Mount Carmel
C. Mount of Olives
D. Mount Zion
44. Who replaced Judas Iscariot?
A. Barnabas
B. Matthias
C. Silas
D. Timothy
45. On which day did the Holy Spirit descend?
A. Passover
B. Pentecost
C. Tabernacles
D. Purim
46. Who preached on the day of Pentecost?
A. Paul
B. Peter
C. John
D. James
47. Who was the first Christian martyr?
A. James
B. Stephen
C. Philip
D. Barnabas
48. Who wrote most of the New Testament letters?
A. Peter
B. John
C. Paul
D. Luke
49. Paul was formerly known as?
A. Simon
B. Saul
C. Silas
D. Stephen
50. On which road was Paul converted?
A. Jerusalem Road
B. Damascus Road
C. Jericho Road
D. Samaria Road
Christian Religious Studies Quiz
51. Who was Paul’s companion on many journeys?
A. Barnabas
B. Timothy
C. Silas
D. All of the above
52. Who wrote the Book of Revelation?
A. Peter
B. John
C. Paul
D. Luke
53. Which fruit of the Spirit is mentioned first?
A. Peace
B. Joy
C. Love
D. Patience
54. Where were believers first called Christians?
A. Jerusalem
B. Antioch
C. Rome
D. Corinth
55. Who healed the lame man at the Beautiful Gate?
A. Paul and Silas
B. Peter and John
C. James and Andrew
D. Philip and Thomas
56. Who wrote the Gospel of Luke?
A. Mark
B. Luke
C. Matthew
D. John
57. Which book comes first in the New Testament?
A. Mark
B. Luke
C. Matthew
D. John
58. What is the last book of the Bible?
A. Jude
B. Revelation
C. Acts
D. Hebrews
59. Who is known as the “Beloved Disciple”?
A. Peter
B. James
C. John
D. Andrew
60. What is the greatest commandment according to Jesus?
A. Love your neighbour
B. Keep the Sabbath
C. Love God
D. Give alms
Christian Religious Studies Quiz answers and explanations
1. B — Six days
God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh (Genesis 1–2).
2. C — Adam
Adam was the first man created by God (Genesis 2:7).
3. B — Eve
Eve was created from Adam’s rib as the first woman (Genesis 2:21–22).
4. B — Genesis
The creation story is found in the Book of Genesis.
5. C — Noah
God instructed Noah to build the ark to save his family and animals from the flood.
6. B — To destroy evil
God sent the flood because of human wickedness (Genesis 6:5–7).
7. C — Abraham
Isaac was the promised son of Abraham and Sarah.
8. C — Rebecca
Rebecca became Isaac’s wife through Abraham’s servant.
9. C — Twelve
Jacob had twelve sons who became the twelve tribes of Israel.
10. B — Joseph
Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery out of jealousy.
11. B — Egypt
Joseph rose to power in Egypt under Pharaoh.
12. C — Moses
Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt.
13. B — Red Sea
God parted the Red Sea for Israel to cross.
14. C — Mount Sinai
Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
15. C — Ten
God gave ten commandments to guide Israel.
16. B — Joshua
Joshua succeeded Moses and led Israel into Canaan.
17. B — Saul
Saul was Israel’s first king.
18. C — Samuel
Prophet Samuel anointed Saul.
19. C — David
David killed Goliath with a sling and stone.
20. B — Solomon
Solomon became king after David.
21. B — Solomon
Solomon built the first temple in Jerusalem.
22. C — Elijah
Elijah challenged King Ahab over idol worship.
23. B — Daniel
Daniel was thrown into the lions’ den for praying to God.
24. A — Daniel
Daniel interpreted Nebuchadnezzar’s dreams.
25. A — Jonah
Jonah was swallowed by a great fish.
26. B — Nineveh
God sent Jonah to preach repentance in Nineveh.
27. A — Hannah
Hannah prayed earnestly and gave birth to Samuel.
28. B — Ruth
Ruth married Boaz after showing loyalty to Naomi.
29. B — Esther
Esther became queen and saved her people.
30. B — Nehemiah
Nehemiah rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls.
31. B — Gabriel
Angel Gabriel announced Jesus’ birth to Mary.
32. C — Bethlehem
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
33. B — Joseph
Joseph was Jesus’ earthly father.
34. C — John the Baptist
John baptized Jesus in River Jordan.
35. C — Twelve
Jesus chose twelve apostles.
36. C — Judas Iscariot
Judas betrayed Jesus.
37. B — Thirty
Jesus was betrayed for thirty pieces of silver.
38. C — Peter
Peter denied Jesus three times.
39. B — Golgotha
Jesus was crucified at Golgotha.
40. C — Pilate
Pontius Pilate presided over Jesus’ trial.
41. C — Sunday
Jesus rose on the third day, Sunday.
42. C — Mary Magdalene
She first saw the risen Jesus.
43. C — Mount of Olives
Jesus ascended from the Mount of Olives.
44. B — Matthias
Matthias replaced Judas.
45. B — Pentecost
The Holy Spirit came on Pentecost.
46. B — Peter
Peter preached powerfully at Pentecost.
47. B — Stephen
Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
48. C — Paul
Paul wrote most New Testament epistles.
49. B — Saul
Paul was formerly called Saul.
50. B — Damascus Road
Paul was converted on his way to Damascus.
51. D — All of the above
Barnabas, Timothy, and Silas all worked with Paul.
52. B — John
John wrote Revelation on Patmos.
53. C — Love
Love is listed first in Galatians 5:22.
54. B — Antioch
Believers were first called Christians at Antioch.
55. B — Peter and John
They healed the lame man at the temple gate.
56. B — Luke
Luke wrote the Gospel and Acts.
57. C — Matthew
Matthew is the first Gospel.
58. B — Revelation
Revelation is the last book.
59. C — John
John is called the beloved disciple.
60. C — Love God
Jesus said loving God is the greatest commandment (Matthew 22:37).
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