WorksheetsChapter 3 : Survey of the Books of the Bible (GBLS)
Total questions: 74
Worksheet time: 37mins
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1.
What is the MAIN IDEA regarding God's Revelation ?
a)
God's Revelation changes to match modern media and language.
b)
Though the media, language, or features of the Bible change, God's Revelation does not change.
c)
God's Revelation is only found in the Bible's original language.
d)
The features of the Bible are what make God's Revelation accessible.
2.
Which statistic emphasizes the Bible's status as a bestseller?
a)
It sells twice as many copies as the best-selling cookbook.
b)
It has been made into more than fifty major motion pictures.
c)
It sold millions of copies in America alone, twice as many as the final Harry Potter book!
d)
It is the only book to ever be translated into more than one thousand languages.
3.
Into how many languages have people translated the Bible?
a)
Fewer than one thousand languages
b)
Exactly one thousand languages
c)
More than two thousand languages
d)
Every known language in the world
4.
Which of the following phrases comes from the Bible? (Select all that apply)
a)
"The truth will set you free."
b)
"An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."
c)
"For the love of money is the root of all evils."
d)
"Am I my brother's keeper?"
5.
Fill in the blank: An amazing truth is that God is __________________________himself to you through the Bible just as he did to biblical readers hundreds and thousands of years ago.
a)
teaching
b)
recollecting
c)
revealing
d)
changing
6.
How many books are in the Old Testament?
a)
Twenty-seven
b)
Forty-six
c)
Fifty-one
d)
Sixty-six
7.
The Old Testament primarily centers on the covenant God made with whom?
a)
The prophets and kings of Israel
b)
All of humanity after the Creation
c)
His Chosen People
d)
The people who lived in Canaan
8.
During the reign of which king do historians believe the Chosen People began to write down their stories?
a)
King David
b)
King Solomon
c)
King Saul
d)
King Cyrus
9.
Fill in the blank: The Old Testament consists of several sections: the Pentateuch (or Torah), the historical books, the wisdom books, and the _________________________________________ books.
a)
poetic
b)
apocalyptic
c)
gospel
d)
prophetic
10.
Which of the following reasons explains why the first part of the Bible is called the 'Old' Testament? (Select all that apply).
a)
It was written in an older language than the New Testament.
b)
The Old Testament reveals God's Revelation prior to Jesus' coming.
c)
It is the oldest piece of literature in human history.
d)
The term distinguishes the covenant that God made with the Jewish people from the new one made by Jesus Christ.
11.
What process preserved the history and wisdom of the Chosen People until God inspired authors to record the material in writing?
a)
Sacred Tradition
b)
Oral tradition
c)
The reign of King Solomon
d)
The editorial stage
12.
What was the very first type of material the scribes wrote down, according to historians?
a)
The writings of the prophets
b)
The stories of the kings
c)
The oral traditions about Israel's history from the creation of the world up to the conquest of Canaan (the Pentateuch)
d)
The Psalms and Proverbs
13.
The entire Old Testament represents the faith experience of the Chosen People over ______________________________ years.
a)
five hundred
b)
nine hundred
c)
twenty-seven
d)
two thousand
14.
What was the special role of the editors in the Old Testament formation process?
a)
They were the first to write down the oral traditions during the reign of King David.
b)
They were inspired by God to create entirely new stories and records.
c)
They collected, combined, and improved the texts, resulting in many books being compilations.
d)
They translated the written books into more than two thousand languages.
15.
What three characteristics describe the content of the Bible, as God's revelation to humanity? (Select all that apply)
a)
Power
b)
Knowledge
c)
Wisdom
d)
Truth
16.
Approximately when was the last of the Old Testament books dated?
a)
Around 950 BC
b)
In the sixth century BC
c)
Around 100 BC
d)
After the coming of Jesus Christ
17.
The Pentateuch is sometimes called the Torah, which means _______________________________.
a)
Writings
b)
Prophecy
c)
Law
d)
History
18.
In which century did editors begin the process of collecting, combining, and improving the Old Testament texts?
a)
The tenth century BC (around 950 BC)
b)
The eighth century BC
c)
The sixth century BC
d)
The first century BC (around 100 BC)
19.
The Bible is always at the top of any _____________________________ list.
a)
most-translated
b)
library-checked out
c)
best-seller
d)
oldest-book
20.
The formation of the Old Testament followed a three-stage process. Which of the following lists these stages in the order they occurred?
a)
Oral tradition, Written Form, Editing
b)
Written Form, Oral tradition, Editing
c)
Editing, Oral tradition, Written Form
d)
Prophetic tradition, Historical books, Wisdom collections
21.
What is the main idea of the Old Testament ?
a)
To provide a historical account of the ancient world.
b)
To explain the 613 laws given to the Israelites.
c)
To prepare people for the coming of the Savior, Jesus Christ.
d)
To primarily focus on the southern kingdom of Judah.
22.
Which of the following is an accurate summary of the Old Testament's purpose ?
a)
It teaches that God's ways are not human ways through the story of an innocent man named Job.
b)
It consists of four sections of literature designed to help you know God and reveal God's love which comes to its fullness in Christ.
c)
It serves as a reminder that the Exile occurred because of the people's infidelity to God.
d)
It provides a full account of the Jewish revolt against groups trying to suppress Judaism.
23.
The Greek word "Penta" means ______, which is why the first five books of the Old Testament are collectively called the Pentateuch.
a)
Law
b)
Covenant
c)
Two
d)
Five
24.
Which book of the Pentateuch is central to the Old Testament, telling the story of God freeing the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and giving Moses the Law on Mount Sinai?
a)
Genesis
b)
Exodus
c)
Leviticus
d)
Numbers
25.
The first eleven chapters of Genesis contain stories of prehistory. Which event is NOT listed among these prehistory stories?
a)
God's Creation of the world
b)
The story of the patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
c)
Noah and the Flood
d)
The sin of Adam and Eve
26.
Which book, meaning "second law," largely repeats the material of the three previous books through sermons attributed to Moses?
a)
Leviticus
b)
Numbers
c)
Deuteronomy
d)
1 Samuel
27.
The Historical Books narrate the events of Salvation History, covering approximately how many years of history?
a)
About one hundred years (c. 100 BC to AD 1)
b)
Almost nine hundred years (c. 1020 BC to 142 BC)
c)
Forty years (The length of the Israelites' desert journey)
d)
Three centuries (The span of time covered in the Book of Isaiah)
28.
The Book of Judges describes the Israelites repeatedly falling into the cycle of __________________ (meaning turning away from God), which required God to send a judge to deliver them.
a)
Fidelity
b)
Apostasy
c)
Revelation
d)
Census
29.
Which two books tell the story of Israel's transition from the judges' leadership to the monarchy, describing the anointing of both Saul and David as king?
a)
Joshua and Judges
b)
First and Second Kings
c)
First and Second Samuel
d)
Ezra and Nehemiah
30.
Which three books are described as "inspiring works of fiction" written to encourage the Jewish people?
a)
Joshua, Judges, and Ruth
b)
Tobit, Judith, and Esther
c)
Job, Psalms, and Proverbs
d)
Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel
31.
What significant event occurred immediately following the death of King Solomon, as described in the Books of Kings?
a)
Joshua conquered and divided the Promised Land.
b)
The kingdom split into two: the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.
c)
The people returned from exile in Babylon.
d)
The Temple in Jerusalem was built.
32.
What is the primary question or life problem raised by the story of Job?
a)
How to follow the 613 laws of the Pentateuch.
b)
Why bad things happen to good people.
c)
How to interpret apocalyptic literature.
d)
What is the meaning of the romantic allegory in Song of Songs.
33.
The Book of ______________ is a collection of five books of poetry or song lyrics, 150 of which are often sung at the Temple, praising and thanking God.
a)
Proverbs
b)
Ecclesiastes
c)
Wisdom
d)
Psalms
34.
The Song of Songs is a poem that celebrates the ideal of romantic love and also serves as an allegory for what relationship?
a)
The relationship between Adam and Eve
b)
God's love for his People
c)
The trials of an innocent man
d)
The struggle to live according to the Law
35.
Which book from the Wisdom section contains short sayings for moral living and educates you about how to live a good life?
a)
Job
b)
Proverbs
c)
Lamentations
d)
Sirach
36.
What was the primary role of a prophet sent by God to the people of Israel?
a)
To record all the historical events of the monarchy.
b)
To lead the troops as a judge in battle.
c)
To speak to the People on behalf of God and keep them faithful to the covenant.
d)
To perform a census of all the tribes.
37.
Which prophet delivered words of warning and hope to Jews before and during the Babylonian Exile and shared the news that God would make a New Covenant with his people?
a)
Isaiah
b)
Jeremiah
c)
Ezekiel
d)
Daniel
38.
The Book of Lamentations consists of five poems expressing deep sorrow over what specific event?
a)
The division of the kingdom into Israel and Judah.
b)
The great Flood in the time of Noah.
c)
The fall (destruction) of Jerusalem.
d)
The period of Jewish independence under the Maccabees.
39.
The Book of Daniel is an _______________ text, which is a type of highly symbolic literature that contains visions about the future and God's Final Judgment.
a)
Allegory
b)
Historical
c)
Apocalyptic
d)
Covenant
40.
The difference between the "major prophets" and "minor prophets" is based primarily on what factor?
a)
The importance of their message.
b)
The length of their written works.
c)
The number of people they prophesied to.
d)
Whether they lived before or after the Babylonian Exile.
41.
What is the primary reason the Gospels are considered the heart of the New Testament and the whole Bible?
a)
They were the first books written in the Bible.
b)
They describe Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and teach how to live as his disciple.
c)
They contain all the letters written by St. Paul.
d)
They describe the spread of the Gospel in the early Church.
42.
Which set of books in the New Testament shares the Good News and describes Jesus's life, death, Resurrection, and Ascension?
a)
The Acts of the Apostles
b)
The Epistles (Letters)
c)
The Gospels
d)
The Book of Revelation
43.
The first stage in the formation of the Gospels is referred to as:
a)
Stage of the Didache.
b)
Stage of the New Testament Writings.
c)
The Historical Jesus (6 BC to AD 30/33).
d)
Stage of the Liturgy.
44.
The Greek word kerygma primarily refers to the preaching done to which group?
a)
Christians who already accepted Jesus.
b)
The Evangelists who wrote the Gospels.
c)
Unbelievers, presenting the core message of Jesus Christ.
d)
Jewish leaders in the synagogues.
45.
Which Gospel writer emphasized Jesus as a teacher who perfectly fulfilled the Jewish prophecies?
a)
Mark
b)
Luke
c)
John
d)
Matthew
46.
Which of the following are the three key forms of the Apostles' oral preaching in Stage 2? (select all that apply).
a)
The Kerygma
b)
The Didache
c)
The Pentateuch
d)
The Liturgy
47.
What were the three main reasons the early Christians eventually decided to commit the Good News to writing (Stage 3)? (select all that apply).
a)
They needed a guide for celebrating the Old Testament feasts.
b)
The end of the world was not coming as quickly as anticipated.
c)
Some people were distorting the true Gospel.
d)
Christians needed more instruction and a consistent record of the teachings.
48.
The period known as the Historical Jesus (Stage 1) includes which of the following events? (select all that apply).
a)
Jesus's birth in Judea and growth in Nazareth.
b)
Jesus's public ministry, where he taught and healed.
c)
Jesus's crucifixion under Pontius Pilate and his Resurrection.
d)
The writing of the letters of St. Paul.
49.
Which Gospels were written with a specific focus on Jesus's mission? (select all that apply).
a)
Luke, who presented Jesus as a Savior for all people, reaching out to the poor.
b)
Mark, who highlighted Jesus's suffering and freely giving his life.
c)
John, who focused on Jesus's divinity.
d)
Acts of the Apostles, which describes Paul's journeys.
50.
The Evangelists produced the Gospels immediately after Jesus's Ascension, like news reporters writing a story.
a)
True
b)
False
51.
The Greek word didache means "Good News" and refers to the core message of the Gospel.
a)
True
b)
False
52.
The final stage of the formation of the New Testament—the writing down of the Gospel—took place from approximately AD 50 to ca. 120.
a)
True
b)
False
53.
The early Christians first preached the Gospel only to Gentiles (non-Jews) before they reached out to Jewish communities.
a)
True
b)
False
54.
St. Paul's letters were among the first New Testament books to be written.
a)
True
b)
False
55.
What is the Main Idea shared by the New Testament writings?
a)
Detailed instructions on Jewish law.
b)
The history of the Roman Empire.
c)
The Good News about Jesus Christ and how to live it.
d)
Prophecies about the end of the world.
56.
What language were all twenty-seven books of the New Testament first written in?
a)
Latin
b)
Aramaic
c)
Hebrew
d)
Koine (common) Greek
57.
Which event reemphasized that the twenty-seven books of the New Testament are the inspired Word of God?
a)
The Council of Nicaea.
b)
The Council of Jerusalem.
c)
The Council of Trent.
d)
The conversion of St. Paul.
58.
Which Gospel is generally considered to have the earliest approximate date of composition?
a)
Matthew
b)
Mark
c)
Luke
d)
John
59.
In what order do the thirteen Pauline Letters appear in the Bible?
a)
Alphabetical order.
b)
Chronological order (earliest written to latest).
c)
Order of length (longest to shortest).
d)
By the importance of the topic they discuss.
60.
Which piece of writing is identified as the oldest in the New Testament?
a)
The Letter to the Romans
b)
The Gospel of Mark
c)
The First Letter to the Thessalonians
d)
The Book of Revelation
61.
The Letter to the Hebrews primarily emphasizes Christ's superiority over creation and his role as what?
a)
A political ruler.
b)
The High Priest.
c)
A military leader.
d)
A historical historian.
62.
The highly symbolic book of Revelation was written primarily to achieve what goal?
a)
To explain the theology of Paul.
b)
To provide instructions for Church organization.
c)
To encourage Christians undergoing persecution for their faith.
d)
To justify the actions of the Roman government.
63.
By AD 200, Church leaders had recognized which writings as being inspired by God? (select all that apply).
a)
The four Gospels.
b)
The Book of Revelation.
c)
The Pauline Epistles (Letters).
d)
The Acts of the Apostles.
64.
Select the correct statements that describe the content or purpose of the Acts of the Apostles. (select all that apply).
a)
It tells the history of the early Church.
b)
It reports on the spread of the Gospel from Pentecost onward.
c)
It is the first part of the Gospel of Luke.
d)
It features the three missionary journeys of St. Paul.
65.
What key teachings did Paul include in his First and Second Letters to the Corinthians?(select all that apply).
a)
Important instructions on the Eucharist and Jesus' Resurrection.
b)
A beautiful passage on the meaning of love (in the First Letter).
c)
Encouragement to forgive each other and be generous (in the Second Letter).
d)
A defense of his work as an Apostle (in the Second Letter).
66.
Which of the following letters are often referred to as the "prison letters" because Paul wrote them while incarcerated? (select all that apply).
a)
Romans
b)
Philemon
c)
Colossians
d)
Ephesians
67.
What is true about the letters called the "Catholic Epistles"? (select all that apply).
a)
They are "universal" because they contain general advice for all churches.
b)
They help readers understand how the Church was formed in the first century.
c)
They include the books of James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, and 3 John, and Jude.
d)
They were all written by the Apostle Paul.
68.
The letters to Titus, 1 Timothy, and 2 Timothy are called Pastoral Letters because they were written to individuals to give advice on what topics? (select all that apply).
a)
Qualifications of bishops and Church leadership.
b)
Instructions on Christian worship.
c)
Warnings against false teachings.
d)
Details about the Roman census.
69.
The Gospels are the heart of all the Scriptures because they are our principal source for the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. A. True* B.
a)
True
b)
False
70.
The final canon of the New Testament consisted of twenty-seven books.
a)
True
b)
False
71.
The Acts of the Apostles is really the second part of the Gospel of Luke.
a)
True
b)
False
72.
The Council of Jerusalem determined that Gentiles must first become Jewish in order to be Christian.
a)
True
b)
False
73.
The Letter of James emphasizes that faith in Jesus should lead to good works, such as taking care of the poor.
a)
True
b)
False
74.
Paul's letter to the Romans is one of his shortest letters, containing little theological reflection.
a)
True
b)
False
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