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WorksheetsOld Testament Quiz
Total questions: 91
Worksheet time: 48mins
What are the four main sections of the Old Testament?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers
Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom Books, Prophetic Books
Gospels, Epistles, Acts, Revelation
Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon
Who is traditionally believed to have written the first five books of the Old Testament?
King David
Prophet Isaiah
Moses
Solomon
Which Old Testament figure is known as the "Father of Faith" and made a covenant with God?
Abraham
Jacob
Isaac
Moses
Match Moses with the significant event from his life:
Built the ark and survived the flood
Led the Israelites out of Egypt
Defeated Goliath and became king of Israel
Foretold the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem
Which Old Testament figure built the ark and survived the flood?
Moses
Noah
David
Isaiah
Who defeated Goliath and became king of Israel?
Moses
Noah
David
Jeremiah
Which prophet foretold the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem?
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
Daniel
Identify the Old Testament book that contains the story of the creation of the world:
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Which Old Testament figure was known for interpreting dreams, including Pharaoh's dreams about seven years of plenty and seven years of famine?
Moses
Noah
David
Joseph
Which Old Testament prophet performed miracles and brought fire down from heaven?
Elijah
Elisha
Isaiah
Fill in the blank with the appropriate Old Testament figure: (a) was known as the "Father of many nations" and made a covenant with God.
Which Old Testament book contains the story of the birth of Moses?
(a)
What Old Testament book contains the story of the prophet Jonah being swallowed by a great fish?
Genesis
Exodus
Jonah
Who was the Old Testament prophet known for his message of repentance and preparation for the coming of the Messiah?
Isaiah
Ezekiel
Malachi
Micah
Which Old Testament figure was known for leading the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses' death?
Joshua
Aaron
Caleb
Gideon
What Old Testament book contains the story of Samson, known for his incredible strength and his downfall due to his relationship with Delilah?
Judges
Ruth
Esther
1 Samuel
Which Old Testament figure was known for his encounter with a burning bush, through which God called him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
Aaron
Samuel
Elijah
What Old Testament book contains the story of the Israelites' rebellion against God in the wilderness, leading to their wandering for forty years?
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Who was the Old Testament figure known for his great wealth and wisdom, and for building the temple in Jerusalem?
Solomon
David
Saul
Samuel
What Old Testament book contains the story of the prophet Daniel's survival in the den of lions?
Ezekiel
Daniel
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Which Old Testament figure was known for his encounter with a ladder reaching up to heaven in a dream?
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Joseph
Match the Old Testament figure with their significant event: Abraham
Match the Old Testament figure with their significant event: Moses
Built the ark and survived the flood
Led the Israelites out of Egypt
Defeated Goliath and became king of Israel
Match the Old Testament figure with their significant event: David
Built the ark and survived the flood
Led the Israelites out of Egypt
Defeated Goliath and became king of Israel
Fill in the blank with the appropriate Old Testament figure: The prophet (a) was known for his message of repentance and preparation for the coming of the Messiah.
Identify the Old Testament book that contains the story of the burning bush and the Ten Plagues:
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Who were the first humans on earth?
(a)
Fill in the blank with the appropriate Old Testament figure: (a) was known as the "Father of many nations" and made a covenant with God.
Identify the Old Testament book that contains the story of the Israelites' rebellion against God in the wilderness, leading to their wandering for forty years:
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Joshua
Match the Old Testament figure Solomon with their significant event:
Built the temple in Jerusalem
Challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel
Built the ark and survived the flood
Led the Israelites out of Egypt
Match the Old Testament figure Elijah with their significant event:
Built the temple in Jerusalem
Challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel
Built the ark and survived the flood
Led the Israelites out of Egypt
Match the Old Testament figure Noah with their significant event:
Built the temple in Jerusalem
Challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel
Built the ark and survived the flood
Led the Israelites out of Egypt
Identify the Old Testament book that contains the story of David and Goliath:
Genesis
Exodus
1 Samuel
Leviticus
Which Old Testament figure was known for his encounter with a burning bush, through which God called him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
Joshua
Aaron
Samuel
Who defeated Goliath and became king of Israel?
David
Joseph
Moses
Abraham
Which Old Testament figure was sold into slavery by his brothers and later became a powerful ruler in Egypt?
Moses
David
Abraham
Joseph
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Joseph
David
Moses
Joshua
______ was known for interpreting dreams, including Pharaoh's dreams about seven years of plenty and seven years of famine.
Abraham
Moses
Joseph
David
Identify the Old Testament book that contains the story of the birth of Moses.
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Genesis
Which Old Testament figure was known for leading the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses' death?
Joshua
Aaron
Caleb
Samuel
Who among the following Old Testament figures survived in the belly of a great fish?
Samuel
Jonah
Daniel
Solomon
Which Old Testament figure was anointed to anoint Saul and David as kings of Israel?
Samuel
Jonah
Daniel
Noah
Who interpreted dreams for King Nebuchadnezzar according to the Old Testament?
Samuel
Jonah
Daniel
Solomon
Which Old Testament figure built the temple in Jerusalem?
Solomon
Elijah
Noah
Daniel
Who challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel?
Solomon
Elijah
Noah
Samuel
Which Old Testament figure built the ark and survived the flood?
Solomon
Elijah
Noah
Daniel
Which prophet was known for his message of repentance and preparation for the coming of the Messiah?
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
Daniel
Identify the Old Testament book that contains the story of David and Goliath:
Genesis
Exodus
1 Samuel
Leviticus
Fill in the blank with the appropriate Old Testament figure: (a) was known for interpreting dreams, including Pharaoh's dreams about seven years of plenty and seven years of famine.
According to the Creation story in Genesis, how many days did it take for God to create the heavens and the earth?
Four days
Six days
Seven days
Ten days
On which day of creation did God create humans according to the Genesis account?
First day
Third day
Fifth day
Sixth day
What did God create on the first day according to the Genesis creation story?
Sun, moon, and stars
Plants and trees
Land and seas
Light
Which of the following statements best describes the order of creation in the Genesis story?
Plants, animals, humans
Humans, animals, plants
Animals, plants, humans
Light, land, seas
According to the Genesis creation story, what did God do on the seventh day?
Continued creating
Rested
Destroyed
Evaluated
According to the Genesis creation story, God created the ______ on the fourth day to govern the day and the night.
sun/stars
animals
sealife
plants
Match the creation day with its corresponding creation event: First day
Creation of light
Creation of land and seas
Separation of water above and below the sky
Creation of sun, moon, and stars
Match the creation day with its corresponding creation event: Second day
Creation of light
Creation of land and seas
Separation of water above and below the sky
Creation of sun, moon, and stars
Match the creation day with its corresponding creation event: Third day
Creation of light
Creation of land and seas
Separation of water above and below the sky
Creation of sun, moon, and stars
God created the (a) on the second day according to the Genesis creation story.
Match the creation day with its corresponding creation event: Fourth day
Creation of birds and fish
Creation of humans
Creation of sun, moon, and stars
Creation of light
Match the creation day with its corresponding creation event: Fifth day
Creation of birds and fish
Creation of humans
Creation of sun, moon, and stars
Creation of light
Match the creation day with its corresponding creation event: Sixth day
Creation of birds and fish
Creation of humans
Creation of sun, moon, and stars
Creation of light
God created (a) on the sixth day according to the Genesis creation story.
According to the Genesis creation story, what did God create on the third day?
Land and seas
Plants and animals
Sun and moon
Stars and galaxies
How many books are there in the Catholic Canon?
66
73
80
100
How many books are in the Catholic Old Testament?
27
39
46
52
How many books are in the Catholic New Testament?
27
39
46
52
Which book is part of the Old Testament?
Exodus
Gospel
Tobit
Acts
Which book is part of the New Testament?
Exodus
Gospel
Tobit
Genesis
Match the Book with its Testament: Exodus
Old Testament
New Testament
Match the Book with its Testament: Gospel
Old Testament
New Testament
Match the Book with its Testament: Tobit
Old Testament
New Testament
Match the Book with its Testament: Genesis
Old Testament
New Testament
Match the Book with its Testament: Revelation
Old Testament
New Testament
What does the word "Genesis" mean?
First
Beginning
Last
Fourth
The Flood in the Bible represents the sacrament of what?
Baptism
Eucharist
Confirmation
Marriage
The covenant God gave to Noah was never to flood the earth again. Is this statement true or false?
True
False
Not mentioned
Irrelevant
What does the name "Abraham" mean?
Father of many nations
King of Israel
Warrior of God
Shepherd of souls
What is the meaning of the name "Isaac"?
Faithful one
Laughter
Strength of God
Messenger of peace
What does the term "Messengers of God" refer to in religious texts?
Prophets
Angels
Saints
Disciples
What is the significance of the stone recovered in Egypt, mentioned in the text?
It was used in building pyramids.
It helped in translating hieroglyphics.
It was a decorative artifact.
It represented the gods of Egypt.
What are objects discovered by archaeologists during excavations typically referred to as?
Artifacts
Relics
Jewels
Fossils
What does the term "before writing" refer to?
The Bronze Age
The Stone Age
Prehistory
Ancient History
What is the historical significance of the inscription dating to roughly 1200 B.C.?
It marks the beginning of the Roman Empire.
It is the earliest known reference to the Israelites.
It describes the fall of Troy.
It details the laws of Hammurabi.
What is the earliest form of writing in which small pictures were used to represent words and ideas?
Canaan
Artifacts
Hieroglyphics
Rosetta Stone
Which area is known where the Old Testament started?
Canaan
Artifacts
Prehistoric
Rosetta Stone
Who were the ancient scholars trained from their youth to be able to read and write in the time before literacy was commonplace?
Prophets
Scribes
Pictograms
Merneptah Stele
What form of writing was employed by the Egyptians that was more stylized than earlier forms of writing, but still required the memorization of hundreds of signs and symbols?
Canaan
Artifacts
Prehistoric
Hieroglyphics
Who is referred to as the "Blessed Mother"?
St. Dominic
Patron Saint of animals
Mother of all of us
Palestine
What is another name for the Holy Land?
St. Dominic
Patron Saint of animals
Pope Francis
Palestine
Who is the current Pope today?
St. Dominic
Patron Saint of animals
Pope Francis
First pope of the Church
