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Bible trivia for kids is a great way to keep children engaged and encourage them to learn the basics of religion in a fun and playful context.
So, without further ado, let’s jump straight into our selection of trivia questions. They are educational and entertaining — just what you need for your next game of Bible trivia for kids!
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9 Best Bible Trivia for Kids
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Let’s jump straight into the best of the best, shall we?
1. What is the first book in the Bible?
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Genesis
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The word Genesis comes from the Hebrew Bereshit, which means “In the beginning.” Genesis tells the story of the creation of the world and the early history of the Israelites. The book includes some of the most well-known Bible episodes, such as the stories of the Garden of Eden, Cain and Abel, Noah’s Ark, and the Tower of Babel.
2. What four books tell about Jesus’s life on Earth?
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The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
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The Gospels of St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke, and St. John each tell the story of the life and death of Jesus Christ. Together, they make up about half of the text of the New Testament.
3. In what language was most of the Old Testament written?
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Hebrew
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Most of the Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew. However, a few short sections were in Aramaic.
4. Through what did God speak to Moses in the desert?
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A burning bush.
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God appeared to Moses in the form of a burning bush and ordered him to bring the enslaved Israelites out of Egypt.
5. What did God do through Moses to save the slaves?
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He parted the Red Sea
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Once the Israelites had safely crossed the sea, Moses lifted his arms again, and the sea closed on the Egyptian army.
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6. Where did God give Moses the Ten Commandments?
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Mount Sinai
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The Ten Commandments or the Decalogue are a set of moral principles that are shared by both Judaism and Christianity. Among other things, they forbid murder, theft, adultery, and perjury.
7. What did David take from the brook to fight Goliath with?
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Five stones
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He used his sling to hurl a stone, which hit the giant Goliath right in the center of his forehead, killing him instantaneously. David then cut off Goliath’s head.
8. Who were the first apostles called to follow Jesus?
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Peter and Andrew
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Andrew was a fisherman-turned-missionary and the first apostle to follow Jesus. Peter was Andrew’s brother, who eventually went on to become one of the pillars of the Church and the first pope.
9. How many people did Jesus feed with five loaves of bread and two fish?
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5, 000 men
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The Feeding of the 5,000 or the Feeding of the Multitude is the only miracle that is mentioned in all four Gospels.
8 Funny Bible Trivia for Kids
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Let’s lighten the mood with some funny trivia questions!
10. Who is the greatest baby-sitter mentioned in the Bible?
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David ; he rocked Goliath to sleep.
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If you’ll pardon the pun.
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11. Which child’s birth was so funny that the announcement of his impending birth caused his parents to laugh?
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Isaac
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Abraham and Sarah both laughed when they heard that they were about to have a baby because they thought they were too old for that. At the time, Abraham was one hundred years old, and Sarah was ninety.
12. Here is another Bible hero with an obvious weakness. Who planted a vineyard and got drunk?
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Noah
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Noah got drunk in his tent and fell asleep naked. His sons saw that and covered him with a robe.
13. Where was Solomon’s temple located?
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On the side of his head.
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His other temple was located in Jerusalem. It was eventually destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar II after the Siege of Jerusalem of 587 BCE.
14. What did Adam say on the day before Christmas?
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It's Christma, Eve!
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Ha, you didn’t see that one coming, did you?
15. How does Moses make his coffee?
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Hebrews it.
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That should taste good!
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16. Who was the fastest runner in the race?
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Adam, because he was first in the human race.
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Until Eve showed up, that is.
17. What animal could Noah not trust?
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Cheetah
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And yet, it seems he allowed at least a couple of cheetahs onboard the Ark.
18. On the Ark, Noah probably got milk from the cows. What did he get from the ducks?
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Quackers
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What would he do with them, though?
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19. Who baptized Jesus?
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John the Baptist
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John the Baptist is the second most significant figure in the Gospels after Jesus. He was the last prophet who predicted the coming of the Messiah, thus creating a link between the Old and New Testaments.
20. Which prophet is known for turning his rod into a bronze snake?
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Moses
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The Staff of Moses was a walking stick that Moses also used to produce water from a rock and part the Red Sea.
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21. What did God use Adam’s rib for?
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To create Eve.
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However, according to some interpretations, Eve came from a very different part of Adams body.
22. What did the serpent tempt Eve to do in the Garden of Eden?
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Eat the fruit from the tree that God forbade them to eat.
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The forbidden fruit could have been anything from an apple, grapes, a pomegranate, or a citrus fruit to a carob and even mushrooms.
23. What did God create on the fourth day?
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The sun, moon, and stars.
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The previous day, he had created dry land and all plant life.
24. What is the river where John the Baptist did most of his baptizing?
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Jordan River
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Curiously enough, the Jordan River has the lowest elevation of any river in the world.
25. On which day after his death did Jesus rise from the dead?
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26. Which apostle walked on water?
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27. What is the longest book in the Bible?
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Kings or Jeremiah
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It all depends on how you do the math: see this article to find out why. In either case, it’s complicated!
28. How many days did God take to create the world?
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Six
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He rested on the seventh day.
29. On which day did God create man?
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The sixth.
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He also created land animals on the same day as humans.
30. Where did Adan and Eve live at the beginning of the world?
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In the Garden of Eden.
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That was before the snake tempted Eve into eating the forbidden fruit.
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31. Who were their three sons, as listed in the Bible?
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Cain, Abel, and Seth.
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Modern genetics research, however, indicates that there may have been as many as 10 Adams and 18 Eves.
32. Who did God tell to build an ark?
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Noah
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The Ark saved the lives of Noah and his family and a pair of all animals on earth.
33. How many days and nights did it rain when Noah was on the Ark?
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40
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It rained for 40 days and 40 nights straight. However, that may not have seemed like such a long time to Noah, considering that he was 600 years old at the time.
34. What was God’s sign to Noah that he would never destroy the Earth again?
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A rainbow.
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The rainbow was given as the sign of a covenant between God, men, and all living creatures.
35. Even though Abram and Sarah were too old, what did God promise them?
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A son.
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Sarah was 89, and Abraham was 99.
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36. Which one of his two sons did Isaac favor?
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Esau
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Isaac and his wife Rebekah had twin boys, Esau and Jacob. Isaac favored Esau, whereas Rebekah favored Jacob.
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37. What did Jacob give Joseph that sparked envy among his siblings?
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A coat of many colors.
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Joseph was Jacob’s favorite son (out of at least twelve siblings). The coat of many colors, which was most likely a long robe, signified the special bond between father and son. Unfortunately, it also provoked Joseph’s brothers to betray and sell him into slavery.
38. Where did the slave traders take Joseph?
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Egypt
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Joseph was sold as a slave to Potiphar, the captain of the Pharaoh’s guard.
39. After Jesus was arrested, which apostle disowned him three times?
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Peter
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At the Last Supper, Jesus predicted that Peter would disown him before the rooster crowed in the morning. After Jesus was arrested, Peter denied knowing him three times. After the third denial, he heard the rooster crow, recalled the prediction, and began to cry in repentance.
40. Noah sent out two different kinds of birds from the Ark. What were they?
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A raven and a dove.
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The raven never returned, but the dove flew back with an olive leaf in his beak, which was a sign that the water had subsided.
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41. Who found baby Moses in the river? The Pharoah’s daughter.
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The Pharoah's daughter
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She saved Moses’s life and became his adoptive mother.
42. How many days and nights did Jesus fast for?
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40 days and 40 nights
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That is why Christians fast for 40 days during Lent.
43. What is the Holy Trinity?
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The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
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Christians believe that the Father, Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit are one and the same.
44. What was Jesus’s crown made of?
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Thorns
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Jesus’s captors placed a crown of thorns on his head to hurt him and mock his claim of authority.
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45. Thanks to the animated series Superbook, the Bible became the best-selling book in which Asian country?
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Japan
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The 1908s animated Bible series was a smash hit in Japan. Over 8 million people would watch each episode on prime-time TV. As a result, the Bible became Japan’s best-selling book.
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46. Friends and Heroes takes place between 69–71 AD and during which war?
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The first Jewish-Roman war.
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What the narrative lacks in time span, it more than makes up for in terms of exciting locations. Seasons 1 is set in Egypt, Season 2 in Jerusalem, and Season — in Rome.
47. What is the title of the animated film in which the animals from the manger journey to the nativity scene to save the first Christmas?
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The Star (2017)
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The main protagonists include a trio of camels called Felix, Cyrus, and Deborah.
48. What is the name of the male robot in Superbook?
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Gizmo
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Gizmo the Crusader Robot was a clockwork toy figure that could walk and talk but had to be wound up regularly.
49. How many episodes did the Superbook series have?
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26
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The original 1980s series had 26 episodes and two seasons.
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50. Who was Jesus’s birth father?
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God the Holy Spirit
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No, it wasn't Joseph.
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51. Name the city where Jesus was born?
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Bethlehem
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Jesus was born in Bethlehem but grew up in Egypt and Nazareth.
52. True or false: Jesus was an only child.
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False. Jesus had brothers and sisters.
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Jesus had at least six siblings.
53. In the Gospel of Mark, how does the Virgin Mary learn of her pregnancy?
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From the angel Gabriel
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Gabriel told Mary that she was pregnant and that her son would save people from their sins.
54. Who was the king of Judea at the time of Jesus’s birth?
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Herod the Great
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Historians have differing views on Herod. Some view his legacy as successful, as evidenced by Herod’s colossal building projects. Others see him as a tyrant.
55. Which city did Mary and Joseph travel to for the census?
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Bethlehem
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The Census of Quirinius was a census that took place in Judea after the imposition of Roman rule in 6 CE.
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56. Who followed a star to find baby Jesus?
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The wise men
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The magi came from the East and brought gold, myrrh, and frankincense as gifts to Jesus. Contrary to popular belief, however, the Bible does not mention any camels or another mode of transportation.
57. Where was Jesus laid after he was born?
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In a manger
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Mary laid the newborn Jesus in the manger was because there was no place for them in the inn in Bethlehem.
58. Which direction did the wise men travel to en route to Jerusalem?
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Westward
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According to the New Testament, the wise men came “from the East.” This vague reference has led to numerous speculations about the territories they came from, which could be anywhere from China and India to Persia and Arabia.
Downloadable and Printable List of Bible Trivia for Kids
Here is a downloadable and printable jpg/pdf list of bible trivia for kids (right-click the image and select Save Image As...):
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Here Is How to Pick the Best Bible Trivia for Kids
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Playing trivia with children can be tricky.
Here’s how to pick the best Bible trivia for kids:
1. Don’t Make Things Too Complicated
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Kids don’t have the longest attention spans out there. Plus, they are not mature enough yet to fully grasp all the intricacies and symbolic meanings of the Bible stories.
With that in mind, try not to bore them with too many details. Simply explain the basics and move on to the next question.
2. Explain the Answers
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That said, you want to make sure that they understand the trivia questions and answers. If they don’t, what’s the point of the game?
So, do your best to explain anything that’s not entirely clear and answer all the kids’ questions. Don’t forget to do that in a way that’s accessible and appropriate to the children’s age.
3. Enjoy the Ride!
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It may be Bible-themed, but it’s still a game! Yes, you want to test your knowledge and learn new things — but you also want to relax and have fun. Remember to keep things friendly, cheerful, and lighthearted.
In Conclusion
Did you enjoy our selection of Bible trivia for kids? We hope the kids in your life will have a lot of fun with our trivia questions — and we bet that you’ve learned a thing or two yourself!
