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WorksheetsJudges Era Exam Questions
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 31mins
What is the third era?
Patriarchs
Exodus
Kings
Exile
What is the fifth era?
Creation
Conquest
Judges
United Kingdom
Explain the golden thread of the judges era. Why was it a golden thread, and how does it foreshadow what Christ has done for us? Choose the best summary.
It was a series of Israel’s military victories that forecast Christ’s power to conquer Rome.
It was Ruth’s faithful obedience in suffering and Boaz’s role as kinsman‑redeemer, which points to Christ redeeming and caring for His people.
It was Israel’s switch from judges to kings, which predicts Christ’s future earthly government.
It was Naomi’s move to Moab, which shows Christ calling people to leave their homeland.
Famine in the will of God is better than ______ outside the will of God.
feasting
riches
war
wandering
How long were the Israelites oppressed by Moab during King Eglon’s reign?
7 years
18 years
30 years
40 years
What did Ruth’s name mean?
Friend or Companion
Pleasant
Bitter
Chosen
Why did Naomi want to be called Mara?
She preferred a shorter name.
Mara means "bitter," and she believed the Lord had dealt very bitterly with her.
Mara was the name of her hometown.
She wanted to honor Ruth.
What is the name of the archaeological find that supports 2 Kings chapter 3?
The Dead Sea Scrolls
The Moabite Stone
The Black Obelisk
The Rosetta Stone
What instructions did Boaz give regarding Ruth’s gleaning, and what did that show about Boaz’s heart? Select all that apply.
He told Ruth to stay in his fields with his workers.
He permitted Ruth to drink from the men’s water jars when thirsty.
He instructed his men to leave extra grain and not harm her.
He told Ruth to stop gleaning and go home.
What word best summarizes Samuel’s character?
Courage
Obedience
Wisdom
Strength
Explain the vow that Jephthah made with the Lord. Choose the best summary.
He vowed to fast for 40 days.
He vowed to sacrifice the first thing that greeted him upon returning home, which tragically was his daughter.
He vowed to destroy all idols in Israel.
He vowed to build an altar in Jerusalem.
Who was the person the Lord chose to appoint the first king over Israel?
Saul
Samuel
Nathan
Elijah
Why was it significant that Ruth and Rahab were both part of the lineage of the Messiah, and what does that show about God’s heart toward His children? Choose the best summary.
They were wealthy Israelites, showing that God favors the rich.
They were Gentiles whom God redeemed and used, showing that God cares about the heart and welcomes outsiders into His family.
They were priests, showing that God only works through religious leaders.
They were queens, showing God values political power.
What three things were required under the Nazarite vow? Select all that apply.
Do not consume alcohol.
Do not go near a dead body.
Do not cut hair.
Offer daily sacrifices.
How did Abimelech die? Choose the most accurate description.
He was killed in battle by Gideon.
A woman dropped a millstone on his head, and he then asked his armor‑bearer to kill him.
He drowned in the Jordan River.
He died peacefully of old age.
What did Boaz have to do before he could officially take Ruth as his wife?
Pay a temple tax in Jerusalem.
Obtain permission from a nearer kinsman‑redeemer and complete the legal redemption.
Wait seven years for a sabbatical cycle.
Ask Naomi to adopt Ruth.
Who was the only female judge during the judges era?
Jael
Deborah
Miriam
Huldah
Why was Deborah unique? Choose the best summary of what she did as a judge and how she viewed the Lord.
She was a queen who conquered Moab by herself.
She was the only female judge and a prophetess who led Israel to victory under the Lord’s guidance, resulting in peace.
She was a scribe who preserved Israel’s laws.
She was a priest who served in the tabernacle.
What was the Judges Era referred to as? Mark only one.
The darkest period the world has ever known
The darkest period in Israel’s history
The darkest days
None of the above
How long did the period of the Judges last? Mark only one.
40 years
4,000 years
400 years
120 years
True or False: The City of David was previously known as the town of Bethlehem. Mark only one.
True
False
What did Naomi’s name mean? Mark only one.
Friendly
Present
Pleasant
Kind
Where was the Messiah born? Mark only one.
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Egypt
Mesopotamia
What was the meaning of Elimelech’s name? Mark only one.
My God is Righteous
My God is King
My God is True
My God is Triune
What group of people did Jephthah conquer? Mark only one.
The Moabites
The Midianites
The Judahites
The Ammonites
What was the meaning of Mahlon’s name? Mark only one.
Terminally ill
Chosen One
Sickly
Pleasant
Where was Gideon when the Angel of the Lord met him? Mark only one.
Hiding in a winepress
Fighting in battle
Fighting the Amalekites
Hiding in the valley
True or False: The Israelites hid in caves from the Midianites and the Amalekites. Mark only one.
True
False
What was the name of the god that the Moabites worshipped? Mark only one.
Moab
Chemosh
Dragon
Chelmon
What does the word "redeem" mean? Mark only one.
To restore or re‑create
To sacrifice
To restore or to buy back
To turn away from
Who was Boaz’s mother? Mark only one.
Ruth
Rahab
Naomi
Orpah
True or False: The Moabite Stone didn’t reference the God of Israel. Mark only one.
True
False
Why did Elimelech move his family? Mark only one.
Famine
Better housing
The voice of the Lord told him to
Enemy invasion
True or False: Ruth and Orpah were raised to worship the God of Israel. Mark only one.
True
False
How long did Elimelech’s family stay in a foreign land? Mark only one.
2 years
10 years
12 years
27 years
What was the meaning of Orpah's name? Mark only one oval.
Pleasant
The neck
To turn
To leave behind
The theme of Ruth highlights how God's people experience His _______ & covenant kindness. Mark only one oval.
Sovereignty; Determination
Sovereignty; Wisdom
Love; Wrath
Wisdom; Kindness
What were the three roles that Samuel was responsible for? Mark only one oval.
Priest; High Priest; Prophet
Priest; Judge; Military Leader
Priest; Prophet; Judge
Judge; Priest; Altar Boy
Who was the first prophet during the Kingdom Era? Mark only one oval.
Moses
Eli
Samuel
Aaron
What was the name of Samuel's mother? Mark only one oval.
Delilah
Hannah
Naomi
Orpah
What was the role that Eli filled? Mark only one oval.
Prophet
High Priest
Servant
Judge
True or False: When the Lord first called Samuel, Samuel thought that it was Eli speaking to him. Mark only one oval.
True
False
True or False: The Lord told Samuel that Eli's family would not be priests for much longer. Mark only one oval.
True
False
True or False: The Moabites refused to offer child sacrifices to their god. Mark only one oval.
True
False
What was the meaning of Chilion's name? Mark only one oval.
Sickly
Terminally ill
Weakling
Doomed
What clan was Boaz from? Mark only one oval.
The clan of Eleazar
The clan of Elimelech
The clan of Bethlehem
The clan of Simeon
What was the name of Ruth and Boaz's son? Mark only one oval.
Jesse
David
Obed
Mahlon
Judges were both ______ and ______ leaders. Mark only one oval.
Political; Church
Military; Social
Political; Military
None of the above
Which judge created an ephod that became an object of idol worship? Mark only one oval.
Samson
Gideon
Ehud
Abimelech
True or False: Gideon was very afraid when the Lord initially called him. Mark only one oval.
True
False
What was the name of the general who served with Deborah and led the Israelites into battle? Mark only one oval.
Jabin
Sisera
Jael
Barak
True or False: Sisera was the commander of the Canaanite army. Mark only one oval.
True
False
What did Gideon use to test the Lord? Mark only one oval.
a fleece
a sheet
a coat
a sunset
How many times did Gideon go to battle against the Midianites? Mark only one oval.
Once
Twice
Three Times
Four Times
How did Sisera die? Mark only one oval.
In battle
A tent peg to the skull
Fire in a tower
A millstone on his head
What was the name of the woman who betrayed Samson? Mark only one oval.
Jael
Deborah
Manoah
Delilah
True or False: Abimelech was the son of Gideon. Mark only one oval.
True
False
What was the name of Abimelech's brother who escaped from death? Mark only one oval.
Jotham
Jael
Judah
Jephthah
True or False: Samson's wife was given away to another man. Mark only one oval.
True
False
True or False: Gideon's household was dishonored after his death. Mark only one oval.
True
False
True or False: Ruth is considered the "Beacon of Light" in the Judges Era. Mark only one oval.
True
False
