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Printable Bible Quiz Packs
These printable Bible quiz packs come with questions on one page and an answer key with verse references on the next. Print one for a small group, Sunday school class or youth night, or save it as a PDF. They are free, with no sign-up, and part of our Bible trivia questions and answers.
How do I run a printed Bible quiz?
- Pick a pack below and press Print this pack. The question sheet and the answer key print on separate pages.
- Hand out the question sheet, or read the questions aloud and let teams write A, B, C or D.
- Go through the key together. Read the verse for each answer: it settles debates and often starts a good conversation.
Pack 1: General Bible quiz
According to Joshua 2, which woman in Jericho hid the two spies sent by Joshua?
A MiriamB RahabC DeborahD Delilah
According to 1 Samuel 1, which woman named her son Samuel because she had asked the LORD for him?
A ElizabethB RachelC SarahD Hannah
Which prophetess was judging Israel while sitting under a palm tree in the hill country of Ephraim?
A DeborahB MiriamC HuldahD Hannah
In 1 Samuel 10, whom did Samuel anoint by pouring oil on his head?
A DavidB JesseC SaulD Jonathan
Which chief tax collector climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus?
A MatthewB NicodemusC ZacchaeusD Bartimaeus
According to Judges 16, what did Samson say would happen if his head were shaved?
A His strength would leave himB He would lose his sightC He would be made kingD He would have to leave Israel
Which young woman did King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) make queen in place of Vashti?
A RuthB RachelC DeborahD Esther
According to 2 Kings 2, which prophet went up into heaven in a whirlwind?
A ElishaB ElijahC IsaiahD Samuel
According to Proverbs 1:1, Solomon was the son of which king?
A DavidB SaulC HezekiahD Rehoboam
Which apostle wrote the letter of 1 Timothy to his true child in the faith?
A PeterB JohnC PaulD James
According to Matthew 14, which disciple got out of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus?
A JohnB PeterC AndrewD Thomas
In the parable of the lost son, what job did the younger son take when his money ran out?
A Herding sheepB Picking grapesC Mending netsD Feeding pigs
When God told Solomon to ask for anything, what did Solomon ask for?
A A long lifeB Great wealthC Victory over enemiesD An understanding heart
According to John 11, whom did Jesus call out of the tomb with a loud voice?
A JairusB LazarusC SimonD Stephen
In Luke 10, which sister of Martha sat at the Lord's feet listening to Him?
A MaryB JoannaC SusannaD Salome
7scrolls.com/bible-quiz/easy/ · Answers checked against the Berean Standard Bible (BSB).
Answer key: Pack 1: General Bible quiz
- B. Rahab (Joshua 2:1–4) The two spies stayed in the house of a woman named Rahab, and she hid them when the king of Jericho sent for them.
- D. Hannah (1 Samuel 1:20) Hannah gave birth to a son and named him Samuel, because she had asked for him from the LORD.
- A. Deborah (Judges 4:4–5) Deborah, a prophetess, judged Israel and sat under the Palm of Deborah, where the Israelites came to her for judgment.
- C. Saul (1 Samuel 10:1) Samuel poured a flask of oil on Saul's head; David was anointed later, in 1 Samuel 16.
- C. Zacchaeus (Luke 19:2–4) Zacchaeus was small in stature, so he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus pass.
- A. His strength would leave him (Judges 16:17) Samson told Delilah that his hair had never been cut and that if he were shaved his strength would leave him.
- D. Esther (Esther 2:16–17) The king loved Esther more than all the other women and placed the royal crown on her head.
- B. Elijah (2 Kings 2:11) A chariot of fire separated Elijah and Elisha, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind while Elisha watched.
- A. David (Proverbs 1:1) Proverbs opens with the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel.
- C. Paul (1 Timothy 1:1–2) The letter opens with Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, writing to Timothy, his true child in the faith.
- B. Peter (Matthew 14:29) When Jesus said "Come," Peter got down out of the boat and walked on the water toward Him.
- D. Feeding pigs (Luke 15:15) He hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed the pigs.
- D. An understanding heart (1 Kings 3:9–11) Solomon asked for an understanding heart to judge the people, instead of long life, wealth or the death of his enemies.
- B. Lazarus (John 11:43–44) Jesus called out, "Lazarus, come out!" and the man who had been dead came out bound in strips of linen.
- A. Mary (Luke 10:38–39) Martha welcomed Jesus into her home, and her sister Mary sat at the Lord's feet listening to His message.
Pack 2: Youth night quiz
According to John 2, what did Jesus turn water into at a wedding in Cana?
A WineB OilC MilkD Honey
In 1 Corinthians 13:4, love is patient and love is what?
A WiseB KindC BraveD Strong
According to Ecclesiastes 12:1, whom should you remember in the days of your youth?
A Your parentsB Your teachersC Your CreatorD Your king
In Daniel 1, what did Daniel ask to be given during a ten-day test?
A Bread and wineB Meat and milkC Fish and honeyD Vegetables and water
In 1 Samuel 16, where was Jesse's youngest son when Samuel came to anoint a king?
A Tending the sheepB At the city gateC Serving King SaulD In the army camp
In 1 Samuel 18, what did Jonathan give David when they made a covenant?
A His horse and chariotB His robe and his swordC His ring and crownD His land and servants
In Judges 6, what did Gideon place on the threshing floor to ask God for a sign?
A A clay jarB A ram's hornC A fleece of woolD A burning torch
In 1 Kings 17, what brought bread and meat to Elijah by the brook?
A DovesB EaglesC QuailD Ravens
In 2 Kings 5, who told Naaman's wife about a prophet in Samaria who could cure him?
A A young servant girlB Naaman's eldest sonC The king of AramD A traveling merchant
In Esther 4, who said, "If I perish, I perish"?
A RuthB EstherC DeborahD Hannah
According to Psalm 119:9, how can a young man keep his way pure?
A By staying with his familyB By obeying the king's lawC By guarding it with God's wordD By fasting and praying daily
In Matthew 19, why did the young man go away in sorrow after talking with Jesus?
A He had broken the lawB He was too youngC His father had diedD He had great wealth
In John 11, how many days had Lazarus been in the tomb when Jesus arrived?
A FourB TwoC ThreeD Seven
According to Luke 2, after how many days did Jesus' parents find him in the temple courts?
A OneB ThreeC SevenD Twelve
According to Acts 16, what were Paul and Silas doing in prison about midnight?
A Sleeping in chainsB Writing lettersC Praying and singing hymnsD Planning an escape
In Galatians 5:22, which quality is listed first in the fruit of the Spirit?
A JoyB PeaceC KindnessD Love
According to Genesis 37, how old was Joseph when he tended the flock with his brothers?
A SeventeenB ThirteenC TwentyD Thirty
In Mark 5, how old was the girl Jesus took by the hand and told to get up?
A SevenB TwelveC TenD Fifteen
In Acts 23, who heard about the plot against Paul and told him about it?
A A Roman centurionB Luke the doctorC Paul's sister's sonD Young Timothy
In 1 Timothy 4:12, what should no one be allowed to despise?
A Your teachingB Your familyC Your healthD Your youth
7scrolls.com/bible-quiz/for-youth/ · Answers checked against the Berean Standard Bible (BSB).
Answer key: Pack 2: Youth night quiz
- A. Wine (John 2:7–11) The master of the banquet tasted the water that had become wine, and John calls this the first of Jesus' signs.
- B. Kind (1 Corinthians 13:4) The verse says love is patient, love is kind, and goes on to say it does not envy or boast.
- C. Your Creator (Ecclesiastes 12:1) The verse says to remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come.
- D. Vegetables and water (Daniel 1:12) Daniel asked that he and his friends be tested for ten days on only vegetables to eat and water to drink.
- A. Tending the sheep (1 Samuel 16:11–13) Jesse said the youngest was tending the sheep, and when David was brought in, Samuel anointed him.
- B. His robe and his sword (1 Samuel 18:3–4) Jonathan gave David the robe he was wearing, along with his tunic, sword, bow and belt.
- C. A fleece of wool (Judges 6:37) Gideon put a fleece of wool on the threshing floor; the horns, jars and torches come later, in Judges 7.
- D. Ravens (1 Kings 17:6) Ravens brought Elijah bread and meat in the morning and evening, and he drank from the brook.
- A. A young servant girl (2 Kings 5:2–3) A young girl taken from the land of Israel, who served Naaman's wife, said the prophet in Samaria would cure him.
- B. Esther (Esther 4:15–16) Esther said this after asking the Jews in Susa to fast for three days before she went to the king against the law.
- C. By guarding it with God's word (Psalm 119:9) The psalm answers its own question: by guarding his way according to God's word.
- D. He had great wealth (Matthew 19:20–22) Jesus told him to sell his possessions and give to the poor, and he went away in sorrow because he had great wealth.
- A. Four (John 11:17) When Jesus arrived, Lazarus had already spent four days in the tomb.
- B. Three (Luke 2:42–46) After three days they found Jesus, then twelve years old, sitting among the teachers in the temple courts.
- C. Praying and singing hymns (Acts 16:25) About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God while the other prisoners listened.
- D. Love (Galatians 5:22) The list begins with love, then joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and faithfulness.
- A. Seventeen (Genesis 37:2) Joseph was seventeen years old at the start of his story; he was thirty when he entered Pharaoh's service.
- B. Twelve (Mark 5:41–42) The girl got up at once and began to walk around; Mark notes that she was twelve years old.
- C. Paul's sister's son (Acts 23:16) The son of Paul's sister heard about the plot, went into the barracks and told Paul.
- D. Your youth (1 Timothy 4:12) The verse says to let no one despise your youth, but to set an example in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity.
Pack 3: Kids’ Bible quiz
In Genesis 1, who made the heavens and the earth?
A GodB AdamC NoahD Moses
Noah made a big boat out of wood. What is it called?
A TowerB ArkC TentD Wagon
In Genesis 6, how many of every kind of animal came to Noah?
A OneB FiveC TwoD Ten
In Jesus' story of the lost sheep, how many sheep did the man have?
A 10B 12C 50D 100
What animals did young David take care of for his father?
A SheepB CamelsC HorsesD Donkeys
What did David play to help King Saul feel better?
A A drumB A harpC A trumpetD A flute
Which big city did God ask Jonah to go to?
A JerusalemB JoppaC NinevehD Tarshish
In Jonah 1, what did God send to swallow Jonah?
A A big birdB A sea snakeC A huge turtleD A great fish
What was Jesus doing in the boat when the big storm came?
A SleepingB FishingC EatingD Rowing
What did Jesus say to the wind and the waves in Mark 4?
A Come here!B Be still!C Go away!D Look out!
In John 6, what food did a boy have with him?
A Two loaves and five fishB Seven loaves and one fishC Five loaves and two fishD Five figs and two cakes
Who did Jesus say should be allowed to come to him in Mark 10?
A FishermenB SoldiersC ShepherdsD Little children
7scrolls.com/bible-quiz/for-kids/ · Answers checked against the Berean Standard Bible (BSB).
Answer key: Pack 3: Kids’ Bible quiz
- A. God (Genesis 1:1) The very first verse of the Bible says that in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
- B. Ark (Genesis 6:14) God told Noah to make an ark of gopher wood, with rooms inside.
- C. Two (Genesis 6:19–20) God said two of every kind of bird and animal would come to Noah, to be kept alive in the ark.
- D. 100 (Luke 15:4–6) The man had a hundred sheep, and when one was lost he went looking for it until he found it.
- A. Sheep (1 Samuel 17:15) David went back and forth to look after his father's sheep in Bethlehem.
- B. A harp (1 Samuel 16:23) Whenever Saul was troubled, David would pick up his harp and play, and Saul would feel well again.
- C. Nineveh (Jonah 1:2–3) God told Jonah to go to the great city of Nineveh, but Jonah got on a ship to Tarshish instead.
- D. A great fish (Jonah 1:17) God sent a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah stayed inside it for three days and three nights.
- A. Sleeping (Mark 4:38) Jesus was sleeping on a cushion at the back of the boat until his friends woke him up.
- B. Be still! (Mark 4:39) Jesus told the wind and the sea to be still, and everything became perfectly calm.
- C. Five loaves and two fish (John 6:9–11) A boy had five barley loaves and two small fish, and Jesus gave thanks and shared them with the crowd.
- D. Little children (Mark 10:14–16) Jesus said to let the little children come to him, and then he took them in his arms and blessed them.
Pack 4: Christmas Bible quiz
According to Matthew 2, which gifts did the Magi present to the Child?
A Gold, frankincense and myrrhB Silver, frankincense and oilC Gold, myrrh and fine linenD Silver, spices and fine oil
According to Luke 2, where did Mary lay her newborn Son?
A In a cradleB In a mangerC In a basketD In a cave
In Luke 2, who were keeping watch over their flocks when an angel brought the news?
A MagiB PriestsC ShepherdsD Soldiers
According to Matthew 2, what went ahead of the Magi and stopped over the place where the Child was?
A An angelB A cloudC A bright lightD A star
According to Luke 1, who did God send to tell Mary she would have a son?
A The angel GabrielB The angel MichaelC The prophet SimeonD The priest Zechariah
According to Luke 1, in which town did Mary live when the angel visited her?
A BethlehemB NazarethC JerusalemD Capernaum
According to Luke 2, why did Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem?
A To escape from King HerodB To celebrate a feastC To register in a censusD To visit Elizabeth
According to Luke 2, which emperor issued the decree for the census?
A TiberiusB ClaudiusC NeroD Augustus
According to Matthew 2, which king ruled in Judea when Jesus was born?
A HerodB ArchelausC AgrippaD Antipas
According to Matthew 2:11, where did the Magi find the Child with his mother Mary?
A In a stableB In a houseC In a caveD In the temple
In Matthew 1, which name is explained as meaning God with us?
A JesusB NazareneC ImmanuelD Christ
According to Matthew 2, where did Joseph take the Child and his mother to escape Herod?
A BabylonB SyriaC MoabD Egypt
According to Luke 1, what name was given to the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth?
A JohnB ZechariahC SamuelD James
In Luke 2, which righteous man took the baby Jesus in his arms in the temple and blessed God?
A ZechariahB SimeonC NicodemusD Gamaliel
In Luke 2, what was the name of the elderly prophetess who spoke about the Child in the temple?
A ElizabethB HannahC AnnaD Miriam
7scrolls.com/bible-quiz/christmas/ · Answers checked against the Berean Standard Bible (BSB).
Answer key: Pack 4: Christmas Bible quiz
- A. Gold, frankincense and myrrh (Matthew 2:11) Matthew names three gifts, gold, frankincense and myrrh, but does not say how many Magi brought them.
- B. In a manger (Luke 2:7) Mary wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
- C. Shepherds (Luke 2:8–11) Shepherds living in the fields nearby were watching their flocks by night when an angel of the Lord appeared to them.
- D. A star (Matthew 2:9) The star the Magi had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stood over the place where the Child was.
- A. The angel Gabriel (Luke 1:26–31) God sent the angel Gabriel to a virgin named Mary, who was pledged in marriage to Joseph.
- B. Nazareth (Luke 1:26–27) The angel was sent to Nazareth, a town in Galilee; Bethlehem is where Jesus was later born.
- C. To register in a census (Luke 2:1–5) A decree ordered a census, and Joseph went to Bethlehem, the city of David, to register with Mary.
- D. Augustus (Luke 2:1) The decree went out from Caesar Augustus; Tiberius is named later, in Luke 3, when John begins preaching.
- A. Herod (Matthew 2:1) Jesus was born in Bethlehem during the time of King Herod; Archelaus reigned in Judea after Herod died.
- B. In a house (Matthew 2:11) Matthew says the Magi came to a house and saw the Child with Mary; the stable comes from later tradition.
- C. Immanuel (Matthew 1:23) Matthew quotes the prophet and explains that the name Immanuel means God with us.
- D. Egypt (Matthew 2:13–15) An angel warned Joseph in a dream, and he left by night for Egypt and stayed there until Herod died.
- A. John (Luke 1:59–63) Relatives wanted to name him Zechariah after his father, but Zechariah wrote that his name is John.
- B. Simeon (Luke 2:25–28) Simeon, led by the Spirit into the temple courts, took Jesus in his arms and blessed God.
- C. Anna (Luke 2:36–38) Anna, the daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher, gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child.
Frequently asked questions
Are these printable Bible quizzes free?
Yes. All packs are free to print and copy for churches, schools, small groups and families. No sign-up or email is needed.
How do I get a PDF?
Press a “Print this pack” button and choose “Save as PDF” as the printer in your browser’s print dialog. The page is laid out for A4 and US Letter paper.
Which Bible translation are the answers based on?
Every answer was checked against the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), a public-domain translation. Each answer in the key shows the verse reference so you can read it aloud.
Can I play these on a phone instead?
Yes. Each pack is also an online quiz with instant answers: the general pack is the easy quiz, and there are versions for kids, youth and Christmas.
How long does one pack take?
Most groups finish a 12–20 question pack in 15–25 minutes if you read each answer’s verse together.