10-12 quiz

What was Daniel’s position in the kingdom?

• Priest

• Governor

• Administrator

• Soldier

What decree did King Darius Issue?

• Everyone worships only him for 30 days

• Everyone must pray three times a day

• No one should pray in public

• Daniel must be removed from his position

Why was the decree against prayer so effective in trapping Daniel?

• The punishment for breaking it was light, so many ignored it

• Daniel had no other way to practice his faith

• It directly targeted Daniel’s habit of prayer

• The king personally disliked Daniel and wanted him gone

What does Daniel’s response to the decree tell us about his faith?

• He was careless and should have been more discreet

• He prioritised his obedience to God over human laws

• He was looking for attention from the king

• He wanted to prove he was above the law

What does King Darius’ reaction to Daniel’s punishment suggest?

• He was happy that the law was followed

• He regretted issuing the decree and hoped Daniel’s God would save him

• He was indifferent to Daniel’s fate

• He was pressured by the other administrators to remain silent

According to Daniel 6:10, how did Daniel pray despite the decree?

• He stopped praying until the decree was over

• He continued praying but did so secretly

• He openly prayed three times a day just as before

• He prayed only once a day to avoid attention

In Daniel 6;16 what did king Darius say as Daniel was thrown into the lions den?

• “You should have obeyed me Daniel”

• “I am sorry but I must follow the law”

• “This is the end for you”

• “May your God whom you serve continually rescue you”

James 5:16 says “The prayer of the righteous person is _________”

• A private matter

• Powerful and effective

• Listened to and powerful

• Strong and powerful

How does Daniel’s prayer life align with the teaching in James 5:16?

• Daniel confessed his sins in public to show humility

• Daniel’s prayers were powerful because he was righteous and consistent

• Daniel’s prayers were effective because he listened to others

• Daniel prayed at all times

What does this lesson teach us about praying for those in authority?

• We should only pray for leaders we agree with

• Leaders do not need prayer because they have power

• God commands us to pray for all leaders, regardless of their actions

• We should only pray for religious leaders’ not political ones