Old Testament Quiz

How many books are included in the Old Testament?

• Thirty-nine

• Forty-six

• Fifty-two

• Sixty-six

Over what period were the books of the Old Testament written?

• Nearly five hundred years

• Nearly one thousand years

• Nearly fifteen hundred years

• Nearly two thousand years

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main types of books in the Old Testament?

• Law

• History

• Poetry

• Prophecy

Which book tells the story of the creation of the world and the beginning of the nation of Israel?

• Exodus

• Leviticus

• Genesis

• Numbers

What is the main focus of the book of Leviticus?

• Census of the tribes

• Escape from Egypt

• Creation of the world

• Religious observances

Which book gives a census of all the tribes of Israel and tells the story of their forty years in the desert?

• Deuteronomy

• Numbers

• Genesis

• Exodus

What does the book of Deuteronomy primarily do?

• Tells the story of creation

• Gives a census of the tribes

• Repeats and gives new laws

• Describes the escape from Egypt

What historical period do the books mentioned in the text cover?

• The Roman Empire

• The Middle Ages

• The kingdoms of Israel and Judah

• The Renaissance

Which book tells the story of one person who led a holy life?

• Judges

• Exodus

• Ruth

• Genesis

Which of the following books is part of the historical section of the Bible?

• Joshua

• Psalms

• Proverbs

• Song of Solomon