Quiz on Christian Religious Studies

What was the significance of Jesus' purpose in riding into Jerusalem on a donkey?

• To showcase his royal robes and prancing steed

• To fulfill Old Testament prophecy and claim to be the Messiah and King of Israel

• To conquer by force like earthly kings

• To avoid public attention

What was the Last Supper a sign of?

• A celebration of the Passover in Jerusalem

• A farewell dinner before Jesus' departure

• A feast for the disciples

• A new covenant between God and man

What did Jesus teach during the Last Supper regarding servanthood and forgiveness?

• Authority should be exercised over others

• The one at the table should be served by others

• The one who serves is greater than the one at the table

• The greatest should rule with power and authority

What did Peter do when asked if he was with Jesus of Galilee?

• He denied knowing Jesus three times

• He confirmed his association with Jesus

• He ran away from the situation

• He remained silent

What was the significance of Jesus' suffering on the cross?

• To demonstrate the power of earthly kings

• To show that suffering is not part of human life

• To avoid experiencing pain

• To prepare humanity for the unpleasant side of life

Who requested Jesus' body for burial after his crucifixion?

• Judas Iscariot

• Peter

• Simon Cyrene

• Joseph of Arithmathea

What did the women disciples do after discovering the empty tomb?

• They ran away in fear

• They went to tell the male disciples

• They went to inform the authorities

• They stayed at the tomb

What was the role of women in the ministry of Jesus according to the text?

• As hard workers

• As courageous partners

• As faithless followers

• As silent observers

What did Jesus commission his disciples to do after his resurrection?

• To hide in fear

• To abandon their faith

• To spread the gospel and baptize believers

• To deny knowing Jesus

Who was the first to witness Jesus' resurrection according to the text?

• Thomas

• Mary Magdalene

• Peter

• John