Free Bible quizzes
Bible Trivia Questions and Answers
Here are free Bible trivia questions with answers, from easy questions for beginners to hard ones for people who have read the Bible for years. Play the 10-question quiz below or choose a quiz by level, age group, book or story. Every answer shows the verse it comes from in the Berean Standard Bible (BSB).
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All Bible quizzes
Which quiz should I start with?
Pick a level. Each quiz shows one question at a time, then the verse that settles it.
- Easy Bible quiz15 well-known questions for beginners, about 3 minutes.
- Bible knowledge test20 questions across both Testaments with a score at the end.
- Hard Bible trivia20 tough questions on names, numbers and less-read chapters.
Quizzes for kids and youth groups
Gentle questions for young children and livelier rounds for teens, ready for a phone or a printout.
- Bible quiz for kidsSimple questions about Noah, David, Jonah and Jesus to read aloud.
- Bible quiz for youth groups20 questions for the next youth night, with verses for discussion.
Quizzes on the whole Bible and its sections
Test the big picture: the 66 books, the Old Testament and the New Testament.
- Books of the Bible quizOrder, sections and first lines of the 66 books.
- Old Testament quizPeople, events and books from Genesis to Malachi.
- New Testament triviaThe Gospels, Acts, the letters and Revelation.
Quizzes on a book, a person or a story
Read the chapter first, then see what stuck.
- Genesis quizCreation, Abraham, Jacob and Joseph in 15 questions.
- Psalms quizWho wrote them, famous lines and how the book is arranged.
- Book of Revelation quizThe seven churches, the seals and the new Jerusalem.
- Life of Jesus quizBirth, miracles, parables, death and resurrection.
- Moses quizFrom the basket on the Nile to Mount Sinai.
- David and Goliath quiz10 questions on 1 Samuel 17.
- Noah's Ark quizThe ark, the flood and the rainbow in Genesis 6–9.
Seasonal Bible trivia
What Matthew and Luke actually say about the first Christmas.
- Christmas Bible trivia15 questions on the birth of Jesus, text versus tradition.
Printables and games
For a classroom, a youth night or a family evening without screens.
- Printable Bible quiz packsAnswer-key handouts for small groups, Sunday school and youth nights.
- Bible games and puzzlesWord search and crossword puzzles to play online or print.
How are the answers checked?
Each question is written from a specific verse, and the answer must follow from what that verse says, not from later tradition or one church’s reading. Before a quiz goes live, every answer is checked against the text of the Berean Standard Bible, a modern public-domain translation. The verse is shown next to the answer, so you can read it yourself and judge.
Where Christians read a passage differently, for example parts of Revelation, the questions stay with what the text says and leave interpretation to you. If you spot something wrong, use the “Report a mistake” link at the bottom of any quiz.
How can I use these quizzes in a group?
Read a question aloud, give everyone ten seconds, then reveal the answer and read the verse together. The verse is often the best part: it starts a conversation about the story behind the fact. For a printed round, the printable quiz packs come with answer keys, and the youth group quiz is long enough for a whole meeting.
What makes a question easy or hard?
Easy questions cover the stories most people have heard, like Noah, David and the birth of Jesus. Medium questions ask about details inside those stories. Hard questions ask for names, numbers and chapters that are read less often. Each question in the answer lists below carries its own level.
Answers to the 10 Bible trivia questions above
Try the quiz first, then open each answer to see its verse (BSB).
1. According to Genesis 2:8, where did God plant a garden?Easy
- In Goshen
- In Canaan
- In Eden
- In Ur
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Answer: C. In Eden
God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and placed there the man God had formed.
“And the LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, where He placed the man He had formed.”
2. What was the work of Simon Peter and his brother Andrew when Jesus saw them by the Sea of Galilee?Easy
- Tax collectors
- Fishermen
- Tentmakers
- Shepherds
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Answer: B. Fishermen
Simon Peter and Andrew were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
“As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.”
3. To whom did Ruth say, "wherever you go, I will go"?Easy
- Orpah
- Boaz
- Hannah
- Naomi
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Answer: D. Naomi
Ruth said this to her mother-in-law Naomi, who had urged her to go back home like Orpah.
““Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and her gods; follow her back home.” But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.”
4. According to John 2:11, in which town did Jesus perform the first of his signs?Medium
- Cana
- Nazareth
- Capernaum
- Bethany
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Answer: A. Cana
John 2:11 says Jesus performed the first of his signs at Cana in Galilee, at a wedding.
“Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.”
5. According to Daniel 6:16, where was Daniel thrown at the king's order?Easy
- Into the den of lions
- Into a fiery furnace
- Into a dry well
- Into a palace prison
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Answer: A. Into the den of lions
The king gave the order and Daniel was thrown into the den of lions; the fiery furnace is the story of his three friends in Daniel 3.
“So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!””
6. In Jesus' parable in Luke 10, who bandaged the wounds of the man beaten by robbers?Easy
- A priest
- A Levite
- A Samaritan
- A tax collector
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Answer: C. A Samaritan
A priest and a Levite passed by on the other side, but a Samaritan had compassion, bandaged his wounds and took him to an inn.
“Jesus took up this question and said, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down the same road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side. But when a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, he looked at him and had compassion. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.”
7. According to Jonah 1:17, how long was Jonah in the belly of the great fish?Easy
- One day and one night
- Three days and three nights
- Seven days and seven nights
- Forty days and forty nights
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Answer: B. Three days and three nights
Jonah spent three days and three nights in the belly of the fish.
“Now the LORD had appointed a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah spent three days and three nights in the belly of the fish.”
8. According to Acts 9:3, as Saul drew near to which city did a light from heaven flash around him?Medium
- Jerusalem
- Antioch
- Tarsus
- Damascus
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Answer: D. Damascus
As Saul drew near to Damascus, a light from heaven suddenly flashed around him.
“As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.”
9. When young Samuel heard his name called in the night, to whom did he run?Medium
- Elkanah
- Eli
- Saul
- Nathan
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Answer: B. Eli
Samuel ran to Eli and said he had been called, but Eli told him he had not called and to lie down again.
“Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.” He ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down.”
10. In Esther 4, who told Esther that she may have come to the kingdom "for such a time as this"?Medium
- Haman
- Mordecai
- King Xerxes
- Hegai
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Answer: B. Mordecai
Mordecai sent this reply to Esther when she hesitated to go to the king without being summoned.
“When Esther’s words were relayed to Mordecai, he sent back to her this reply: “Do not imagine that because you are in the king’s palace you alone will escape the fate of all the Jews. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows if perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?””
Frequently asked questions
How are the answers checked?
Every question is tied to a specific verse, and the answer is checked against the text of that verse in the Berean Standard Bible. After you answer, the verse is shown so you can read it for yourself.
Which Bible translation do the quizzes use?
The quizzes use the Berean Standard Bible (BSB). The questions ask about events, people and places rather than exact wording, so they also work if you read another translation.
Are the Bible quizzes free? Do I need to sign up?
Yes, every quiz on this site is free, and you can play without an account or sign-up.
Can I print the quizzes?
Yes. The printable Bible quizzes page has quizzes ready to print for a class, a small group or a family night.
Is there a version for kids?
Yes. The Bible quiz for kids uses short, simple questions about well-known stories such as Noah, David and Jonah, and it is easy to read aloud.