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WorksheetsGrade 9 – Bible Unit Practice Questions (MCQ)
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 37mins
The Bible is best described as:
A single poem
A small library of books
A letter by one author
A rulebook only
The word “Bible” comes from a Greek word meaning:
Stories
Books
Scrolls
Law
The Bible was written over the course of:
Dozens of years
Hundreds of years
Thousands of years
One lifetime
The earliest form of the Bible was:
Stone tablets
Oral tradition
Scrolls
Printed books
The Hebrew name for the Jewish Bible is:
Torah
TaNaK
Scrolls
Testament
The first five books of the Bible are called the:
Torah or Pentateuch
Prophets
Psalms
Gospels
Who received the Law from God on Mount Sinai?
David
Moses
Abraham
Solomon
The Torah is the foundation story of:
Israel
Rome
Greece
Egypt
Who often warned the Israelites to return to God's law?
Judges
Priests
Prophets
Kings
The Israelites often broke the law by:
Ignoring the prophets
Ignoring the priests
Ignoring the judges
Ignoring the kings
Which empire destroyed the Temple and carried Israel into exile?
Assyria
Babylon
Persia
Rome
Prophets warned that if people didn’t return to God, He would:
Remove His spirit
Destroy their kingdom
Send new leaders
Rewrite the law
After the exile, Jews rebuilt their identity and the:
Roman Empire
Second Temple
Tabernacle of Moses
Greek cities
Books were added to the Hebrew Bible if they:
Were written by kings
Were read in synagogues and believed to contain wisdom
Came from Roman authorities
Agreed with Greek myths
How many books are in the New Testament?
12
27
39
66
How many books are in the Old Testament (Hebrew canon)?
39
40
46
50
How many books are in the Catholic Old Testament?
39
46
27
50
What are the eight extra Catholic books called?
(a)
Which Christian tradition has only the 39 Hebrew books?
Catholic
Orthodox
Protestant
Anglican
The Septuagint was a Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible created in:
Rome
Alexandria
Babylon
Jerusalem
Early Christians agreed that Scripture included the:
Torah and Psalms
Old Testament and New Testament
Prophets only
Gospels only
The New Testament tells the story of:
Moses’ covenant
God’s promise fulfilled in Jesus
Israel’s monarchy
The Babylonian exile
Which event defined Jesus’ ministry according to his followers?
His military victories
His resurrection
His rebuilding of the Temple
His letters
How many Gospel accounts are there?
2
3
4
5
Which Gospel was written for a Jewish audience?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Which Gospel emphasizes Jesus as savior for all nations?
Matthew
Mark
Which Gospel includes personal discourses left out by others?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
The Acts of the Apostles provides:
Rules for worship
Historical context of the early Church
Prophecies of exile
Laws for priests
The letters in the New Testament were mostly written by:
Prophets
Apostles
Priests
Kings
The Greek meaning of the word “Gospel” is:
God’s word
Good news
Great story
God’s law
Together, the Gospels, Acts, and letters form the:
Torah
New Testament
Septuagint
Old Covenant
Christians consider the Bible the Word of God because:
It was dictated by angels
It reveals Jesus, the true Word of God
It fell from heaven
It was chosen by Constantine
The Bible is considered a:
Dead text of ancient rules
Living, dynamic history of salvation
Mythical collection
Book of rituals only
Prophets played a crucial role because:
They were soldiers of Israel
They gave hope and correction as God’s messengers
Which king is credited with writing many Psalms?
Josiah
Solomon
David
Hezekiah
The New Covenant is based on the:
Gospel of Jesus
Law of Moses
Psalms of David
Prophets of Israel
Jesus said the New Covenant does not replace the Old, but:
Ignores it
Fulfills it
Rewrites it
Cancels it
The Bible contains many literary styles because:
It was written in different times and cultures
It was dictated word-for-word
It all came from one person
It only records laws
The Old Testament is called “old” because:
It is outdated
It is based on the covenant with Moses
It was lost and replaced
It was written first
The Gospel that comes right after Matthew is:
Luke
John
Mark
Acts
The last book of the Bible is:
Acts
Hebrews
Revelation
Daniel
The New Testament begins with the book of:
Genesis
Acts
The Bible is ultimately described as:
A confusing text
A unified story that leads to Jesus
A national myth
A collection of laws only
Why might Christians argue the Bible’s influence surpasses any other book in history?
It had no competitors
It shaped law, culture, ethics, and faith across civilizations
It was the first book ever written
Everyone has read it
The Bible was originally written in which three languages?
Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek
Latin, Hebrew, Greek
Latin, Aramaic, Greek
Hebrew, Latin, English
What does “Scripture” mean?
Rule
Sacred writing
Word of law
Covenant
Why do Christians call the Bible the “Word of God”?
It contains God’s message
It was whispered by angels
It was written in one night
It only has rules
Which invention made the Bible widely available in Europe?
The telescope
The printing press
The internet
Scroll making
Who is the true Word of God according to Christianity?
Moses
The prophets
Jesus Christ
Paul
Why is it helpful to know the Bible is made up of many books?
So you can choose your favorite story
So you know it is a collection with many voices
So you can skip the Old Testament
So you don’t have to read it
Why might the Gospels tell the same story of Jesus in slightly different ways?
They were written for different audiences
They copied each other word for word
They were not inspired
They are all identical
What does it show about the Bible that it was written over centuries?
People were slow at writing
Faith grew and developed over a long time
Only one person wrote it
It was not important to early people
Why do Catholics believe both the Old and New Testaments are important?
They show God’s plan from beginning to fulfillment
The Old Testament is optional
The New Testament cancels the Old
Only one is inspired
Why might Christians pray with the Psalms?
They are short
They express many human emotions to God
They are all about rules
They are only history
Why does it matter that the Bible was written in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic?
To prove English is the best language
To show translations affect meaning
To confuse readers
To keep it secret
Why might Catholics read the Bible with the Church community instead of alone?
To learn from others and share understanding
To make the Bible longer
To avoid private prayer
To keep the Bible secret
What does it mean when we say the Bible is “inspired”?
Human authors were guided by God’s Spirit
God dictated it word for word
It was copied from other books
It is not human writing
Why is the Book of Revelation harder to read than other books?
It uses symbols and visions
It has no meaning
It is missing pages
It is written in English
Why do some books appear in Catholic Bibles but not Protestant ones?
Catholics recognize the Deuterocanonical books
Catholics added fake books
Protestants removed the Gospels
There is only one correct Bible
Why might the Bible use stories and parables to teach lessons?
They are easier to remember
They hide the truth
They replace history
They are only for children
Why does knowing the time and culture help us read the Bible?
It explains what the words meant to the people then
It makes the Bible shorter
It proves the Bible is fiction
It shows the Bible is modern
Why is it important that Paul wrote letters to communities?
They show how early Christians lived their faith
They are only for ancient people
They are not inspired
They are all about rules
Why do Catholics treat both Scripture and Tradition as sources of faith?
They work together to guide the Church
Tradition is better than Scripture
Scripture is optional
They contradict each other
Why might the Bible include both easy and difficult passages?
To challenge readers to grow in faith
To make reading confusing
To trick people
To keep people from reading
Why does the Church call the Bible a “living Word”?
It still speaks to people today
It changes its pages
It grows longer each year
It is only for priests
Why might two people learn different lessons from the same passage?
They bring their own experiences and questions
One is wrong
The Bible has no meaning
The translation is fake
Why is it important to know the Bible’s genres (like poetry, law, history)?
So we can read them in the right way
So we know which ones to skip
So we only read poetry
So we can memorize the order
Why is it valuable for Christians to study both Old Testament prophecies and New Testament events?
Why might the Bible still matter to people who aren’t Christian?
It shaped history, literature, and culture
It is only for priests
It has no value outside religion
It is a modern book
