Religious Studies Quiz

What age was Jesus when he got lost in the temple?

• 5

• 18

• 30

• 12

Answer explanation

Jesus was 12 years old when he got lost in the temple. This is the correct choice.

Where did Mary and Joseph find Jesus after he got lost in the temple?

• In the temple in Jerusalem

• In the garden of Gethsemane

• At the synagogue in Nazareth

• At the market in Bethlehem

Answer explanation

Mary and Joseph found Jesus in the temple in Jerusalem. This was where he had gotten lost and was eventually found.

Why did Jesus' parents not realize he was missing when they left Jerusalem after the Passover Feast?

• They assumed he was with a relative

• They assumed he was with the group of travelers

• They thought he was playing with other children

• They were not paying attention

Answer explanation

Jesus' parents did not realize he was missing because they assumed he was with the group of travelers. They mistakenly thought he was in their company.

How did the angel announce to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus?

• Through a visitation and by saying, 'Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.'

• Through a messenger and by saying, 'You will give birth to a great prophet.'

• Through a dream and by saying, 'You will have a son who will be the savior of the world.'

• Through a letter and by saying, 'You are chosen to be the mother of the Messiah.'

Answer explanation

The angel announced to Mary through a visitation, saying, 'Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.'

Where was Jesus born according to the Bible?

• Bethlehem

• Galilee

• Nazareth

• Jerusalem

Answer explanation

According to the Bible, Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

Who visited Jesus after his birth according to the Bible?

• The Roman soldiers

• The shepherds and the wise men

• The Pharisees and the Sadducees

• The disciples of John the Baptist

Answer explanation

According to the Bible, the shepherds and the wise men visited Jesus after his birth. They were the ones who came to see him.

How many of each kind of animal did Noah take on the ark?

• Two of each kind

• One of each kind

• Ten of each kind

• Five of each kind

Answer explanation

Noah took two of each kind of animal on the ark. This is the correct choice.

What sign did God give to Noah as a promise that He would never again destroy the earth with a flood?

• Rainbow

• Earthquake

• Solar Eclipse

• Comet

Answer explanation

God gave Noah the sign of a rainbow as a promise that He would never again destroy the earth with a flood.

According to the Bible, how did God create Adam?

• God created Adam from the tree

• God created Adam from the ocean

• God created Adam from the dust of the ground and breathed life into him.

• God created Adam from a rock

Answer explanation

God created Adam from the dust of the ground and breathed life into him. This is the correct choice.

How did God create Eve according to the Bible?

• God created Eve from a tree branch

• God created Eve from one of Adam's ribs while he was sleeping.

• God created Eve from a rock

• God created Eve from the dust of the ground

Answer explanation

According to the Bible, God created Eve from one of Adam's ribs while he was sleeping.