Please select the most accurate answer for each question.
1.
The time for the Israelite exodus from Egypt is not certain. Some date it at an earlier time, circa. 1491 B.C. and others around:
1053 B.C.
1348 B.C.
1218 B.C.
933 B.C.
2.
The Old Testament time period ends in what year?
A.D.0
4 B.C.
430 B.C.
100 B.C.
3.
What year did the first group of Jews return to Jerusalem from their Babylonian captivity?
586 B.C.
436 B.C.
612 B.C.
536 B.C.
4.
The youngest disciple, John, lived to be the oldest.
True
False
5.
The Maccabean (Jewish) Revolt occured at Modin in what year?
167 B.C.
6 B.C.
430 B.C.
332 B.C.
6.
What event occured in Jesus' life 8 days after He was born?
His flight to Egypt
3 wise men visit
His circumcision
A star appeared in the east
7.
Matthew was also called Levi.
True
False
8.
Matthew's home was Jerusalem.
True
False
9.
In what year of Jesus' ministry did his rejection occur by his homtown of Nazareth?
First
Second
Third
Final
10.
Jesus' transfiguration occurred in His final year on what mountain?
Mt. Nebo
Mt. Olivet
Mt. Hermon
Mt. Sinai
11.
The Lord's Supper was instituted before or after Judas had exited the upperroom?
Before
After
12.
Jesus ascended back to Heaven 10 days prior to Pentecost. On what mountain did it occur?
Mt. Nebo
Mt. Olivet
Mt. Hermon
Mt. Sinai
13.
Nathanael the disciple is known by another name.
True
False
14.
Thomas, also called, Didymus, likely had a twin brother.
True
False
15.
The zealots, who were responsible for the fall of the Jewish nation after Jesus' death, likely had a member among Jesus' 12 disciples.
True
False
16.
How many years passed between Pentecost (coming of the Holy Spirit) and Saul's conversion?
7
2
1
6 months
17.
What was Paul's first New Testament book written?
Romans
I Thessalonians
I Corinthians
Philemon
18.
There is much debate as to the first New Testament book written. Some say it was the Epistle of James, while others believe it to be:
Matthew
Acts
Mark
Revelation
19.
Peter's wife accompanied him on his mission work.
True
False
20.
The disciple Philip and Philip the evangelist in the book of Acts are one and the same.
True
False
21.
Matthew gave Jesus a great feast which got both he and Jesus in trouble with the Pharisees.
True
False
22.
What unique characteristic is seen in the disciple Andrew in John's 3 mentions of him in his gospel?
He is older than the others
He is seen bringing someone to Christ
He is always with Peter, James, and John
He was the last disciple called by Jesus
23.
Who is the first person Andrew brings to Christ?
John
Nathanael
Philip
His brother
24.
What disciple was the first to call Jesus, King?
Peter
John
Nathanael
James
Matthew
25.
Which disciple was the older brother to the young disciple John?
Peter
Simon
James, Son of Alphaeus
James, Son of Zebedee
26.
Judas of James is also called Thaddaeus in Mark and Matthew's gospel.
True
False
27.
Which disciple was the first to be martyred?
John
Peter
Matthew
Andrew
James of Zebedee
28.
There were 2 disciples named Judas.
True
False
29.
Unlike Peter, there are no spoken words of the disciple John recorded in the New Testament.
True
False
30.
According to scripture, it is possible that the mother to the disciple John and Jesus' mother, Mary, were sisters.
True
False
31.
John the disciple had a house in Jerusalem and was likely well known by the Jewish High Priest.
True
False
32.
What other disciple is it possible that James of Alphaeus was brother to?
Philip
Simon Zelotes
Matthew
Judas Iscariot
33.
In what country is it said that James of Alphaeus preached?
Greece
Italy
Persia
Egypt
Syria
34.
Who was the only one of the 12 disciples present at Jesus' crucifixion?
Peter
James
John
Andrew
none were present
35.
In the Lord's prayer, He indicates He had prayed successfully for the disciples' protection against Satan except for one:
Judas Iscariot
Peter
Philip
Thomas
36.
James of Zebedee was in the tent making business.
True
False
37.
Jesus had a nickname for James, brother of John.
True
False
38.
Unlike many of the other disciples, no information is explicitly given about Nathanael in the New Testament.
True
False
39.
Which was Judas' greater tragedy?
Betraying Jesus
Failing to seek Jesus' mercy and forgiveness
40.
Judas of James, or Thaddaeus, is said to have had how many names?
1
2
3
4
41.
Andrew had been a disciple of John the Baptist before leaving him to follow Christ.
True
False
42.
Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist likely occured in the Fall of A.D.26.
True
False
43.
Judas of James is said to have died by:
crucifixion
stoning
beheading
arrows
44.
Nathanael is said by Jesus to have had a sterling character.
True
False
45.
What was Matthew's occupation before coming to Christ?
Tax collecting
Fishing
Tent making
Jewish priest
46.
What crowd sought out Philip for introduction to Jesus in Jesus' final days?
the Sanhedrin
villagers from his hometown
a few Sadducees
the Gentiles
47.
Name the disciple who was likely a Zealot before becoming a disciple of Jesus.
Judas Iscariot
Thomas
Philip
Simon Zelotes
48.
Which disciple was likely the only disciple not a Galilean Jew?
Simon Zelotes
Philip
Nathanael
Judas Iscariot
Judas, the brother of James
49.
Andrew is believed to have been crucified upside down on an X shaped cross, commonly known today as St. Andrew's Cross. What country has as its Standard (flag) this symbol, a white Cross on a blue background?
Ireland
England
France
Scotland
50.
In chronological time, Job follows what Old Testament book of the Bible?
Esther
Genesis
Jeremiah
Joshua
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