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WorksheetsReviewer: Gospels Quiz 2
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 49mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which Gospel was the first one written?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
2.
Which Gospel begins this way "In the beginning was the Word"?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
3.
Which Gospel writer wrote the Acts of Apostles?
a)
John
b)
Luke
c)
Mark
d)
Matthew
4.
This person "Prepared the way" for Jesus Christ.
a)
Peter
b)
James
c)
John the Baptist
d)
Justin the Martyr
5.
Who is the apostle who eventually became known as the "Rock"?
a)
John
b)
James the Lesser
c)
Peter
d)
Thomas
6.
True or False: Mark was not an eye-witness of Jesus' ministry.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Which was the first Gospel that was written?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
8.
The Gospel of Mark was written for the ____________.
a)
Jews
b)
Romans
c)
Jews and Romans
d)
none of the above
9.
Mark wrote his Gospel to the Romans, who were primarily ___________.
a)
Jews
b)
Gentiles
10.
Which was the second Gospel account written?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
11.
The Gospel of Matthew was written to the _________.
a)
Gentiles
b)
Jews
c)
Gentiles and Jews
d)
none of the above
12.
Which Gospel account is also known as "The Gospel of the Jews"?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
john
13.
Which Gospel account writer also wrote the book of Acts?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
14.
Which was the third Gospel account written?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
15.
Which was the most comprehensive and chronological Gospel written?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
16.
True or False: The Synoptic Gospels aimed to reveal Christ's humanity.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
True or False: The Gospels are the last 4 books of the New Testament.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Who is Matthew's Gospel specifically written to?
a)
Jewish audience
b)
Greeks
c)
Gentiles
d)
Hebrews
19.
What name do people address Jesus by in Matthew's Gospel?
a)
The Son of God
b)
The Lamb of God
c)
The Saving God
d)
The Son of David
20.
Which Gospel shows Jesus as portraying the Old Testament Messiah as a SERVANT?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
21.
Which of the Gospel Writers was a tax collector?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
22.
The Gospel of Matthew was written to the _________.
a)
Gentiles
b)
Jews
c)
Gentiles and Jews
d)
none of the above
23.
True or False: Jesus came from the royal lineage of King David.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
Which of the Gospel writers was one of the three closest disciples to Jesus?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
25.
Who wrote most of the books in the New Testament?
a)
Paul
b)
John
c)
Peter
d)
Joseph
26.
What is the definition of Messiah?
a)
Anointed One
b)
Son of God
c)
Son of Man
d)
Holy One
27.
According to Mark, what is Jesus' mission?
a)
To prove the Christian God is real
b)
To suffer, die and rise again.
c)
To lead Christians to power in faith.
d)
To represent God on earth.
28.
Which parable compares believers to a path, rocky soil, thorny soil and good soil?
a)
Mustard Seed
b)
The prodigal son
c)
Laborers in the vineyards
d)
The sower
29.
How many books in the New Testament?
a)
66
b)
29
c)
36
d)
27
30.
What was the name of the powerful group comprised of Jewish Scribes, Pharisees, Sadducees, Chief Priests and Elders?
a)
The Levites
b)
The Israelites
c)
The Sanhedrin
d)
The Hebrews
31.
Approximately when was Matthew's Gospel written?
a)
65 a.d.
b)
67 a.d.
c)
85 a.d.
d)
90 a.d.
32.
Which Gospel shows Jesus as portraying the Old Testament Messiah as fully God?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
33.
Which Gospel shows Jesus as portraying the Messiah, but as the Messiah for all people?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
34.
Which was the first Gospel account written?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
35.
Mark wrote his Gospel to the Romans, who were primarily ___________.
a)
Jews
b)
Gentiles
36.
Which Gospel account writer also wrote the book of Acts?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
37.
Which Gospel account writer was a Gentile doctor?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
38.
Which was the most comprehensive and chronological Gospel written?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
39.
Which Gospel writer was the son of Zebedee?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
40.
The word "synoptic" means...?
a)
viewed apart
b)
viewed together
c)
heard together
d)
heard apart
41.
This apostle eventually became known as the "Rock"
a)
John
b)
James the Lesser
c)
Peter
d)
Thomas
42.
What does the word gospel mean?
a)
God is good
b)
Our helper
c)
Story
d)
Good news
43.
In what water was Jesus baptized?
a)
Red Sea
b)
Sea of Galilee
c)
Jordan River
d)
Dead Sea
44.
Which parable is about using what God has given you to help his kingdom grow?
a)
Hidden treasure
b)
Lost coin
c)
Talents
d)
Unforgiving Servant
45.
What phrase refers to the discourse in Matthew's Gospel in which Jesus teaches the law that guides his followers, the beatitudes, and the Lord's prayer?
a)
Sermon on the Mount
b)
Beatitudes
c)
Sermon on the Plain
d)
The Lord's Prayer
46.
What does Emmanuel mean?
a)
God Saves
b)
Saving God
c)
God is with us
d)
Jesus comes
47.
Which event is not found in Matthew's nativity story?
a)
Visit of the Magi
b)
Shepherds give homage to the infant Jesus
c)
Star of Bethlehem
d)
Flight to Egypt
48.
Parables draw inspiration and setting from...
a)
Ideas of heaven
b)
Old Testament
c)
Common Jewish Life
d)
Pagan mythology
49.
Which Gospel presents Jesus as a savior for all people, especially the outcasts and rejected?
a)
Mark
b)
Matthew
c)
Luke
d)
John
50.
Which gospel has, as its implied author, a multi-lingual (Aramaic & Greek) early Jewish Christian?
a)
Mark
b)
Matthew
c)
Luke
d)
John
51.
Which gospel has, as its implied author, a Gentile Christian convert; well educated Greek "historian"?
a)
Matthew
b)
Luke
c)
Mark
d)
John
52.
Which gospel has, as its implied author, the "beloved disciple" and his Jewish Christian followers ?
a)
Mark
b)
Matthew
c)
Luke
d)
John
53.
Which gospel has, as its implied audience, mostly Gentiles, fairly new in their faith, and facing persecutions?
a)
Mark
b)
Matthew
c)
Luke
d)
John
54.
Which gospel has, as its implied audience, better educated Jews who believe in Jesus, but argue over the Law?
a)
Mark
b)
Matthew
c)
Luke
d)
John
55.
Which gospel has, as its implied audience, wealthier Gentile Christians in an urban setting who are becoming complacent?
a)
Mark
b)
Matthew
c)
Luke
d)
John
56.
Which gospel has, as its implied audience, very mixed people: mostly Jews, some Gentiles, Samaritans?
a)
Mark
b)
Matthew
c)
Luke
d)
John
57.
What gospel projects the image of Jesus as Jesus is the son of the living God, one whom God empowers with His spirit?
a)
Mark
b)
Matthew
c)
Luke
d)
John
58.
What gospel projects the image of Jesus as a man of authority who performs miracles and forgives sinners?
a)
Mark
b)
Matthew
c)
Luke
d)
John
59.
What gospel projects the image of Jesus as a “Christ”, the one who suffered, crucified and rose from the dead?
a)
Matthew
b)
Luke
c)
Mark
d)
John
60.
What gospel projects the image of Jesus as the revelation of God’s love for us?
a)
John
b)
Luke
c)
Mark
d)
Matthew
61.
What gospel projects the image of Jesus as the the long-awaited messiah (Peter’s Confession), the “Emmanuel” (God-with-us) prophesied by the prophets in the Old Testament?
a)
John
b)
Mark
c)
Matthew
d)
Luke
62.
What gospel projects the image of Jesus as the new Moses who belonged to the house of David?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
63.
What gospel projects the image of Jesus as God who had come to abide with his people, the new Israel?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
64.
What gospel projects the image of Jesus as God who fulfilled His promise to give us a Savior?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
65.
What gospel projects the image of Jesus as God who brings salvation to all?
a)
Luke
b)
John
c)
Matthew
d)
Mark
66.
What gospel projects the image of Jesus as one who preaches the Good News to the poor, the sinners and the outcasts?
a)
Matthew
b)
Luke
c)
Mark
d)
John
67.
What gospel projects the image of Jesus as one who welcomes the sinful like the tax collector, befriends women, speaks well of Samaritans and often withdraws by himself to pray?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
68.
What gospel projects the image of Jesus as the Word of God who became flesh (Angelus prayer) so that we may know God’s love and live through Him?
a)
John
b)
Mark
c)
Matthew
d)
Luke
69.
Which gospel was written to encourage a group undergoing difficult trials and persecutions?
a)
Luke
b)
Matthew
c)
Mark
d)
John
70.
Which gospel was written to teach a community with internal divisions and external enemies?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
71.
Which gospel was written to challenge believers to put their faith into practice more fully?
a)
John
b)
Mark
c)
Matthew
d)
Luke
72.
Which gospel was written to strengthen a group ostracized by other Jews for their faith?
a)
Matthew
b)
John
c)
Mark
d)
Luke
73.
What gospel is represented by a divine man?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
John
d)
Luke
74.
What animal signified royalty, an appropriate symbol for the Son of God?
a)
Mark
b)
Luke
c)
Matthew
d)
John
75.
What gospel includes includes the parable of the Prodigal Son, in which the fatted calf is slaughtered, not only to celebrate the younger son’s return, but also to foreshadow the joy we must have in receiving reconciliation through our most merciful Savior who as Priest offered Himself in sacrifice to forgive our sins?
a)
Luke
b)
Mark
c)
Matthew
d)
John
76.
What gospel is represented by a winged lion?
a)
Mark
b)
Matthew
c)
Luke
d)
John
77.
Which gospel is represented by winged ox ?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
78.
Which Gospel highlights Jesus’ entry into this world, first by presenting His family lineage?
a)
Mark
b)
Luke
c)
Matthew
d)
John
79.
Which gospel represented by the rising eagle?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
80.
Which Gospel begins with the “lofty” prologue and “rises” to pierce most deeply the mysteries of God, the relationship between the Father and the Son, and the incarnation?
a)
John
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
Matthew
81.
Which gospel engages the reader with the most profound teachings of our Lord, such as the long discourses Jesus has with Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman?
a)
John
b)
Luke
c)
Mark
d)
Matthew
82.
Which gospel engages the reader with beautiful teachings on the Bread of Life and the Good Shepherd?
a)
Luke
b)
Matthew
c)
John
d)
Mark
83.
Which gospel has, its implied author, a bilingual (Aramaic & Greek) Christian of the 2nd generation?
a)
Mark
b)
Matthew
c)
Luke
d)
John
84.
Which Gospel includes parables such as the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, the Rich Fool, and the Rich Man and Lazarus?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
85.
Which of the Gospel writers is known as the "beloved disciple" ?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
86.
Which of the following is known as the 4th gospel?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
87.
The word "synoptic" means...?
a)
viewed apart
b)
viewed together
c)
heard together
d)
heard apart
88.
Which of the following is NOT a Synoptic Gospel?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
89.
Which gospel was written to encourage a group undergoing difficult trials and persecutions?
a)
Mark
b)
Luke
c)
John
d)
Matthew
90.
Which gospel was written to teach a community with internal divisions and external enemies?
a)
Luke
b)
Matthew
c)
John
d)
Mark
91.
Which gospel was written to challenge believers to put their faith into practice more fully?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
John
d)
Luke
92.
Which gospel was written to to strengthen a group ostracized by other Jews for their faith?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
John
d)
Luke
93.
Which gospel starts out with a genealogy?
a)
Matthew
b)
Luke
c)
John
d)
Mark
94.
Which gospel has, as its implied audience, the Gentiles who are fairly new in their faith and facing persecutions?
a)
Mark
b)
Luke
c)
John
d)
Matthew
95.
Which gospel has, as its implied audience, better educated Jews who believe in Jesus but argue over the Law?
a)
Matthew
b)
John
c)
Luke
d)
Mark
96.
Which gospel has, as its implied audience, wealthier Gentile Christians in an urban setting who are becoming complacent?
a)
John
b)
Luke
c)
Mark
d)
Matthew
97.
Which gospel has, as its implied audience, mixed people : mostly Jews, some Gentiles, Samaritans, etc.?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
John
d)
Luke
98.
Which evangelist begins his Gospel with the announcement of the birth of St. John the Baptizer to his father, the priest Zechariah, who was offering sacrifice in the Temple?
a)
Luke
b)
John
c)
Matthew
d)
Luke
99.
Which Gospel begins with the “lofty” prologue and “rises” to pierce most deeply the mysteries of God, the relationship between the Father and the Son, and the incarnation?
a)
John
b)
Luke
c)
Matthew
d)
Mark
100.
Which symbol of the evangelist reminds us of the priestly character of our Lord and His sacrifice for our redemption?
a)
Winged lion
b)
Winged ox
c)
Divine man
d)
Rising eagle
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