Biblical Game of Thrones Quiz

What led the tribes of Israel to request a king?

• They wanted to be like other nations.

• They wanted to expand their territory.

• They were instructed by God to do so.

• They were under constant attack and needed unified leadership.

Why was Samuel hesitant to appoint a king?

• He wanted to be king himself.

• He believed only God should be king.

• He thought Saul was too young.

• He feared the tribes would rebel.

What was the outcome of David's battle with Goliath?

• The battle ended in a draw.

• David killed Goliath with a sling.

• Goliath was captured.

• David was defeated.

How did Saul react to David's growing popularity?

• He celebrated David's success.

• He became jealous and tried to have David killed.

• He offered David a higher position.

• He ignored David completely.

What was the consequence of David's actions with Bathsheba?

• He was immediately dethroned.

• His first child with Bathsheba died.

• He was forgiven without consequence.

• He lost a major battle.

Who was promised the throne after David?

• Ish-bosheth

• Jonathan

• Solomon

• Adoniyah

What was Solomon most famous for during his reign?

• His military conquests

• His wealth

• His wisdom

• His alliances

What major construction did Solomon undertake?

• A bridge over the Jordan

• The temple in Jerusalem

• A new palace

• A fortress in Bethlehem

What led to the division of the kingdom after Solomon's death?

• A natural disaster

• A foreign invasion

• Solomon's idolatry and loss of control

• Solomon's excessive taxation

What happened to the northern tribes of Israel after the kingdom split?

• They formed a new empire.

• They remained independent.

• They allied with Judah.

• They were conquered by the Assyrian Empire.