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WorksheetsXmas Religious Studies Quiz Part 1
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 36mins
Where does the term Bible come from?
A Latin word meaning “parchment scroll”
A Hebrew word meaning “holy book”
A Greek word biblia meaning “books”
An Aramaic word meaning “God’s message”
What does the term testament mean?
A covenant or agreement
A list of religious laws
A story about a prophet
A sacred building used for worship
What does the term Apocrypha mean?
Things that are hidden or secret
Books written in poetic form
Books written only by prophets
Modern writings added to the New Testament
Why is the Bible considered God’s Word?
Because it was written only by prophets
Because it contains stories that are thousands of years old
Because it was the first book ever written
Because God inspired the writers to record His messages
The Bible is made up of how many books?
39
23
66
50
What are the two main parts the Bible is divided into?
Law and Prophets
Old Testament and New Testament
Gospels and Epistles
Torah and Apocrypha
Which statement is true about the number of books in the Old and New Testaments?
The Old Testament has 39 books and the New Testament has 27 books.
The Old Testament has 40 books and the New Testament has 26 books.
The Old Testament has 35 books and the New Testament has 31 books.
The Old Testament has 50 books and the New Testament has 16 books.
Other than the Creation of the World, state two other details we learn about in the Old Testament.
When was the Old Testament written, and in what language?
Written in the 1st century AD in Greek
Written between 500 AD and 900 AD in Latin
Written between 1000 BC and 400 BC in Hebrew
Written in the 12th century BC in Egyptian
Other than the Story of Jesus, what other information is found in the New Testament according to your textbook?
When was the New Testament written?
Between 1000 BC and 500 BC
Between 50 AD and 120 AD
Between 200 AD and 300 AD
Between 500 AD and 600 AD
How is each book of the Bible divided?
Into paragraphs and pages
Into sections and headings
Into letters and scrolls
Into chapters and verses
The Old Testament is divided into how many groups?
4
6
8
2
Which books in the Old Testament deal with the Law?
Joshua, Judges, Kings
(Proverbs, Job, Psalms
The first five books
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel
Which books in the Old Testament deal with poetry and wisdom?
Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes
Joshua, Judges, Kings
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel
Hosea, Amos, Joel
Which books in the Old Testament are considered historical books?
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah,
Joshua, Judges, Kings
Which books in the Old Testament are considered the Major Prophets?
Joshua, Judges, Kings
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel
Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah,
Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk
How many groups make up the New Testament?
3
5
7
4
Which option correctly lists the books of the Gospels in the New Testament?
Acts, Romans, Revelation, John
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Matthew, Mark
Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Timothy, Mark
Which book of the New Testament tells about the life of the early Christians?
Acts
Revelation
Ephesians
Hebrews
Which books are Paul’s Letters in the New Testament?
Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon
Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2 & 3 John, Jude
Acts, Revelation
Mark, John, Hebrews, James and Peter
Which books are the General Letters in the New Testament?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2 & 3 John, Jude
Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians
Acts, Revelation
Which book of the New Testament deals with prophecy?
Romans
Revelation
Jude
Titus
What does the term synoptic mean?
Stories that are written in poetry form
Teachings that are only found in the Old Testament
Having a similar view or seeing things from the same perspective
A book written by only one author
What does the term “Gospel” mean?
A collection of wise sayings in the Bible
A book of laws given to Moses
Stories about the prophets in the Old Testament
The “Good News” about Jesus Christ and His teachings
Which books are considered Synoptic gospels?
Why are there four different Gospels in the New Testament?
Because only one of them was inspired by God
Because each was written in a different language
Because each Gospel tells a completely different story
Because they were written to different groups of people
Which option correctly shows how each Gospel presents Jesus?
Matthew: Messiah and fulfiller of Old Testament prophecies
Mark: Suffering son of God
Luke: Savior for all nations
John: Eternal son of God
Matthew: Suffering Son of God
Mark: Messiah and fulfiller of Old Testament prophecies
Luke: Eternal Son of God
John: Savior for all nations
Matthew: Eternal Son of God
Mark: Savior for all nations
Luke: Messiah and fulfiller of Old Testament prophecies
John: Suffering Son of God
Matthew: Savior for all nations
Mark: Eternal Son of God
Luke: Suffering Son of God
John: Messiah and fulfiller of Old Testament prophecies
Why did the Gospels need to be written?
To entertain people and tell stories about kings
To record Jesus’ words and actions, to reach specific audiences, and to teach new Christians about Him
To replace the Old Testament and provide new laws
To focus only on Jesus’ miracles
Which option correctly matches the Gospel writers to their occupation and intended audience?
Matthew: Fisherman – Gentile Christians
Mark: Doctor – Jewish Christians
Luke: Tax collector – Roman Christians
John: Companion of Peter – All Christians
Matthew: Tax collector – Jewish Christians
Mark: Companion of Peter (missionary)– Roman Christians
Luke: Doctor – Gentile Christians
John: Fisherman – Non-Christians
Matthew: Doctor – Roman Christians
Mark: Fisherman – All Christians
Luke: Companion of Peter – Jewish Christians
John: Tax collector – Gentile Christians
Matthew: Companion of Peter – All Christians
Mark: Tax collector – Gentile Christians
Luke: Fisherman – Jewish Christians
John: Doctor – Roman Christians
Which option shows the correct definitions for the following terms?
Priest: A political leader
Tribe: A group of animals
Temple: A marketplace
Incense: A type of food
Vision: A dream you have while sleeping
Barren: Very wealthy
Angel: A famous historical figure
Priest: A warrior
Tribe: A single family only
Temple: A government building
Incense: A musical instrument
Vision: A book in the Bible
Barren: Living in a desert
Angel: A king
Priest: A person appointed to perform religious duties and offer sacrifices
Tribe: A group of people descended from the same ancestor
Temple: A holy place for worship
Incense: Fragrant substance burned as part of worship
Vision: A supernatural appearance or message from God
Barren: Unable to have children
Angel: A spiritual messenger of God
Priest: A shepherd
Tribe: A city
Temple: A house
Incense: A type of clothing
Vision: A holiday
Barren: A fertile land
Angel: A prophet
Which option correctly state the facts about Zechariah and Elizabeth?
Zechariah was from the tribe of Judah and a shepherd; Elizabeth was a queen in Jerusalem
Zechariah was from the priestly tribe of Abijah and served as a priest; Elizabeth was from the priestly tribe of Levi
Zechariah was from the tribe of Benjamin and a soldier; Elizabeth was from the tribe of Levi
Zechariah was from the tribe of Reuben and a carpenter; Elizabeth was from the tribe of Judah
What was Zechariah’s job as a priest?
To teach in the synagogue
To lead the army in battle
To collect taxes from the people
To burn incense in the temple
Where was Zechariah when the angel appeared to him?
Serving in the temple
At home with Elizabeth
Walking in the marketplace
Praying in the synagogue
What was the name of the angel who appeared to Zechariah?
Michael
Raphael
Gabriel
Uriel
What did the angel Gabriel tell Zechariah, and why did he not believe him?
Elizabeth would have a son who would become a king; Zechariah did not believe because he thought the prophecy was for someone else
Zechariah would write new laws for Israel; he did not believe because he was focused on Temple duties
Elizabeth would have a son in her old age; Zechariah did not believe because they were old and he doubted it was possible
The child would be unable to speak if he was not named John; Zechariah did not believe because it seemed impossible at their age
Which options shows all the correct facts the angel mention about the unborn child (John the Baptist)?
A. He must not drink wine or strong drinks
B. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit
C. He will become a king over Israel
D. He will perform miracles like Jesus
E. He will be great in God’s sight
F. He will prepare the people for the Lord
G. He will turn many disobedient people to being righteous
H. He will build a temple
A. , B, E, F,G
C. A, B, E, F, G
D. C, A, F, H
B, C, E, F, H
Why did God make Zechariah mute after the angel’s message?
Because he had disobeyed the priestly laws
Because he did not believe the angel’s message about his son
Because he had committed a serious crime in the Temple
Because he questioned Elizabeth’s faith
Which three ways showed the people outside the Temple that Zechariah had seen a vision?
A. He could not speak (was mute)
B. He was making strange hand gestures
C. He used a writing tablet to communicate
D. He shouted loudly to explain what happened
E. He took so long to come out of the temple.
B,C, D
A,B,E
A,D, C
C, E, B
After Zechariah returned home and Elizabeth became pregnant, how long did she remain in seclusion?
9 months
5 months
3 months
1 year
In Jewish culture, how was a barren woman viewed?
She was considered blessed and highly honored
She was viewed as ordinary, with no special significance
She was often reproach and viewed as a disgrace for not being able to have children
She was automatically chosen for religious leadership
What does it mean to be a virgin?
To be married but not have children
To be pure in heart and mind
To have never had sexual intercourse
To be chosen for a special religious role
What does it mean to be blessed?
To live a long life automatically
To be rich and famous
To be free from all problems
Held in reverence, worthy to be adored, highly favored by God
Which facts are true about Mary, the mother of Jesus?
A. She was a virgin
B. She was a teenager
C. She lived in Nazareth, a town in Galilee
D. She was engaged to Joseph
E. She was a queen of Israel
F. She was born in Bethlehem
G. She was a prophet
B. A, C, E, F
C. B, D, F, G
D. C, E, F, G
A,B,C,D
How long after Elizabeth became pregnant did the angel Gabriel appear to Mary?
Immediately, on the same day
About six months later
Two months later
About one year later
How did the angel Gabriel greet Mary?
Greetings, chosen one; you will be a queen
Greetings, You who are highly favored, the Lord is with you
Hail, Mary; your family is powerful
Hello Mary; you must leave your town
Why did the angel Gabriel refer to Mary as blessed and highly favored?
Because she was wealthy and powerful
Because she had been chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus
Because she was the oldest in her family
Because she had already performed many miracles
Which facts did the angel Gabriel tell Mary about Jesus?
A. He will be great
B. He will be called the Son of the Most High
C. He will be a king
D. He will be a carpenter like Joseph
E. He will be an ancestor of Jacob forever
F. His kingdom will never end
G. He will become a wealthy merchant
H. He will live only a short life
A, B, C, E, F
A, D, E, G, H
A, H, G, D, C
C, D, F,G,H
What was Mary’s reaction to the angel Gabriel’s message?
She was confused, so she questioned how it would happen and accepted God’s plan
She refused and ran away
She immediately became angry and upset
She tried to argue with Joseph about it
How did the angel Gabriel say Mary would become pregnant?
Through a special blessing from the priests
Through natural conception with Joseph
Through the Holy Spirit
Through a miraculous spring in Nazareth
Why did the angel Gabriel tell Mary about Elizabeth?
To show that God’s plan was already at work and reassure her
To warn her not to visit Elizabeth
To let her know that miraculous births were part of God’s plan
To make her jealous of Elizabeth
Which option correctly shows the similarities and differences between Zechariah’s and Mary’s angel visits?
Similarities:
Both were visited by an angel
Both were told about the birth of a child
Both were given instructions for the child’s future
Differences:Zechariah accepted immediately; Mary refused
Zechariah became mute; Mary became silent
Similarities:
Both were given the name to give to the child
Both were afraid
Both were told not to be afraid
Differences:Zechariah questioned the angel with doubt, thinking it couldn’t be done; Mary questioned with faith, wondering how it would be done
Zechariah was punished; Mary was not
Similarities:
Both were told the child would have a special role
Both were visited in the Temple
Both were told not to worry
Differences:Zechariah traveled to meet Elizabeth; Mary stayed home
Zechariah was punished; Mary was given extra instructions
Similarities:
Both were engaged to someone
Both were from priestly families
Both were told to rejoice
Differences:Zechariah questioned out of curiosity; Mary refused to accept
Zechariah was given a prophecy; Mary was not
What is the name of Mary’s song of praise?
Gloria - to celebrate kings and queens
Magnificat - to magnify
Benedictus - to bless the people
Hallelujah - to rejoice in harvests
Which three reasons explain why Mary visited Elizabeth?
A. She needed a place to hide because she could be stoned for being unwed and pregnant
B. To share in the joy of the miraculous birth
C. To praise God with Elizabeth
D. To see if Elizabeth was already a queen
E. To bring gifts from Nazareth
F. To teach Elizabeth new songs
A, E, F
A,B,C
B.D.E
C,E,F
What happened when Mary greeted Elizabeth?
Elizabeth was angry and refused to speak to Mary
John leapt in Elizabeth’s womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit
Elizabeth fell asleep and had a dream about Mary
Nothing unusual happened; they simply talked
How long did Mary stay with Elizabeth?
3 mts
6 mts
9 mts
1 week
