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WorksheetsJohn Knox/King James Bible
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 23mins
What was the name of the ship mentioned in the text?
The Black Pearl
The Nostra Signora
The Nostre Dame
The Santa Maria
How many men were rowing each oar on the ship?
Four
Six
Eight
Ten
What was the approximate size of the ship?
200 feet long and 100 feet wide
150 feet long and 75 feet wide
100 feet long and 50 feet wide
100 feet long and 150 feet wide
How many slaves were carried on the ship?
100
200
300
400
What did John Knox do with the statue of the Virgin Mary?
He kissed it.
He threw it overboard.
He prayed to it.
He ignored it.
What type of food was given to the prisoners on the ship?
Fresh bread and wine
Mutton, soggy bread, and sour wine
Fish and fresh vegetables
Cheese and fruit
How did the prisoners behave despite their hunger?
They fought over food.
They were polite and encouraged each other.
They refused to eat.
They complained loudly.
What was the reaction of the taskmaster when Knox refused to kiss the statue?
He ignored Knox.
He punished Knox.
He pushed the statue into Knox's face again.
He praised Knox.
In what year was John Knox released from captivity?
1549
1480
1510
1490
What is the main theme regarding times of distress?
God uses times of distress to bring us closer to him
Distress is a punishment for sins
Distress should be avoided at all costs
Distress is a sign of weakness
What was the heart of the Roman Catholic faith that John Knox was taught in his childhood?
The Bible
The Mass
Communal singing
Parish sermons
At what age was John Knox ordained as a priest?
18 years old
20 years old
22 years old
25 years old
Why did John Knox not receive a parish after being ordained?
He chose to travel instead
There were too many priests in Scotland
He was not interested in parish work
He was still studying
What did John Knox discover through the influence of George Wishart?
The importance of the Mass
The light of God's word
The writings of Luther
The significance of communal singing
What was George Wishart known for in Scotland?
Leading a military rebellion
Preaching and traveling through Scotland
Writing historical novels
Building castles
What happened to John Knox after the castle was captured by the French?
He was sent to England
He was made a king
He was sent to the galleys
He became a farmer
What did John Knox do after being released from the galleys?
Became a merchant
Devoted all his energy to preaching
Traveled to America
Started a school
Who was responsible for the death of George Wishart?
Mary, Queen of Scots
David Beaton
John Knox
The French army
What was the royal house of Scotland's stance towards Knox's preaching?
Supportive
Neutral
Against
Indifferent
What did Knox's friends urge him to do when he received a request to preach in a dangerous city?
Accept the request
Refuse the request
Seek protection
Leave the city
What happened when a bullet was fired at Knox?
It hit him
It missed him and hit a candle
It hit a wall
It was caught by someone
What was the Greek word for 'elder' that John Knox learned from the book of Acts?
Presbyteros
Diakonos
Episkopos
Apostolos
In what year did John Knox die?
1572
1560
1555
1580
What was John Knox's age at the time of his death?
Sixty-seven
Seventy
Sixty-five
Sixty
What phrase did John Knox reportedly say as his last words?
Come, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Into your hands, I commit my spirit.
Lord, have mercy on me.
I am ready, Lord.
Who became the ruler of England after Queen Elizabeth I died in 1603?
King Charles I
King James I of England
King Henry VIII
King Edward VI
What was the purpose of the Millenary Petition given to King James?
To request a new Bible translation
To make the Church of England more focused on the Bible
To abolish the monarchy
To increase taxes
How many signatures did the Millenary Petition have?
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
Where was the meeting held that became known as the Hampton Court Conference?
Buckingham Palace
Hampton Court Palace
Westminster Abbey
St. Paul's Cathedral
Who suggested creating a new English Bible during the Hampton Court Conference?
King James I
Dr. John Reynolds
Queen Elizabeth I
William Tyndale
What was the main reason King James wanted a new translation of the Bible?
To include political messages
To unite the church and respect the authority of the king
To simplify the language
To remove all religious references
How many Bible scholars did King James choose for the translation work?
30
40
50
60
Which languages were the scholars experts in for the Bible translation?
French, German, Spanish
Hebrew, Greek, Latin
English, Italian, Dutch
Russian, Arabic, Chinese
What was the new Bible translation called when it was finished in 1611?
The Geneva Bible
The Tyndale Bible
The King James Version
The Coverdale Bible
How long did it take to complete the new Bible translation?
Five years
Six years
Seven years
Eight years
What did the Puritans object to in the church practices?
Use of wedding rings
Use of incense
Use of candles
Use of stained glass
What did the Puritans NOT request in the Millenary Petition?
A new Bible translation
Changes in church services
Changes in church ministers
Changes in church discipline
Which Bible translations were compared to the original texts during the translation process?
The Geneva Bible, The Tyndale Bible, The Coverdale Bible
The Latin Vulgate, The Septuagint, The Wycliffe Bible
The Bishops’ Bible, The Tyndale Bible, The Coverdale Bible
The Douay-Rheims Bible, The Wycliffe Bible, The Septuagint
What was the main goal for the new Bible translation according to King James?
To be accurate and beautiful
To be simple and concise
To be politically correct
To be exclusive to the clergy
What was the percentage of clergy in England that signed the Millenary Petition?
5%
10%
15%
20%
Which language has been significantly shaped by the King James Bible?
French
Spanish
English
German
Where was the King James Bible taken by English settlers?
Australia
India
America
Africa
How long has it been since the King James Bible was first published, according to the text?
200 years
300 years
400 years
500 years
When was the New King James Version published?
1972
1982
1992
2002
What did the Catholic Church sell to forgive sins for money?
Excommunication
Printing Press
Indulgences
Corruption
Who challenged the doctrine of the Catholic Church in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517?
Martin Luther
King Henry VIII
John Calvin
John Huss
