100 Easy Bible Quiz Questions for Beginners
Test your Bible knowledge with these 100 easy Bible quiz questions for beginners. Perfect for kids, new believers, Bible classes, and family devotion time.
Grace Thompson
12/11/20254 min read
If you are new to the Bible or helping someone begin their faith journey, simple quiz questions are a great way to learn. They make learning fun, memorable, and interactive. These 100 easy Bible quiz questions cover well known stories, important people, and basic facts from both the Old and New Testaments.
Use them in Sunday school, youth group, family time, or your own devotional learning. Each question has an answer right beside it so you never get stuck.
Let’s begin learning the Bible one simple question at a time.
Old Testament Questions
Who created the world? God
Who was the first man? Adam
Who was the first woman? Eve
What was the garden Adam and Eve lived in? Eden
Who built the ark? Noah
How many days did it rain during the flood? 40
What sign did God give after the flood? A rainbow
Who was Abraham’s wife? Sarah
Who was Abraham’s son? Isaac
Who was Isaac’s son who had 12 sons? Jacob
What did God change Jacob’s name to? Israel
What did Joseph’s brothers do to him? Sold him
What country did Joseph become a leader in? Egypt
Who did God speak to through a burning bush? Moses
What sea did God part for Israel? The Red Sea
What food did God send from heaven? Manna
How many commandments did God give Moses? 10
Who blew trumpets at Jericho? Joshua’s army
Who was the strong man with long hair? Samson
Who did Samson love? Delilah
Who was the boy who God called in the night? Samuel
Who was Israel’s first king? Saul
Who killed Goliath? David
What instrument did David play? A harp
Who was the wisest king? Solomon
What did Solomon build? The temple
Who was swallowed by a big fish? Jonah
Which prophet survived the lions’ den? Daniel
Who were Daniel’s three friends? Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego
What happened to them? Thrown into a fiery furnace
What did God create on the first day? Light
Who was the oldest man in the Bible? Methuselah
Who wrote many of the Psalms? David
What did God tell Noah to bring into the ark? Animals
Which prophet saw a vision of dry bones? Ezekiel
What city’s walls fell down? Jericho
Who anointed David as king? Samuel
What creature spoke to Eve? A serpent
Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments? Mount Sinai
What was the name of the giant David fought? Goliath
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New Testament Questions
Where was Jesus born? Bethlehem
Who was Jesus’ mother? Mary
Who was Jesus’ earthly father? Joseph
What was Jesus’ job before ministry? Carpenter
How many disciples did Jesus have? 12
Who betrayed Jesus? Judas
Who denied Jesus three times? Peter
What did Jesus feed 5,000 people with? Five loaves and two fish
What was Jesus' first miracle? Turning water into wine
Who baptized Jesus? John the Baptist
Where was Jesus baptized? The Jordan River
What did Jesus do to the storm on the sea? Calmed it
Who walked on water with Jesus? Peter
How many days was Jesus in the tomb? Three
Who rolled away the stone? An angel
Who saw Jesus first after He rose? Mary Magdalene
What is the first book of the New Testament? Matthew
Who wrote many letters in the New Testament? Paul
Where was Jesus crucified? Golgotha
What prayer did Jesus teach the disciples? The Lord’s Prayer
What did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? A donkey
What is the shortest verse in the Bible? Jesus wept
What did Jesus give at the Last Supper? Bread and wine
Who climbed a tree to see Jesus? Zacchaeus
Who was the tax collector turned disciple? Matthew
What did Jesus turn water into? Wine
What happened at Pentecost? The Holy Spirit came
What was Paul before he followed Jesus? A persecutor of Christians
Who was Paul’s traveling partner? Silas
What city did Jesus grow up in? Nazareth
What is the final book of the Bible? Revelation
Who wrote Revelation? John
Who helped Jesus carry His cross? Simon of Cyrene
What did Jesus promise to His followers? Eternal life
What did Jesus say we are to be? The light of the world
General Bible Knowledge Questions
How many books are in the Bible? 66
How many books in the Old Testament? 39
How many books in the New Testament? 27
What is the first book of the Bible? Genesis
What is the last book of the Bible? Revelation
Who wrote the most books in the New Testament? Paul
What is the longest book of the Bible? Psalms
What is the shortest book of the Bible? 3 John
What language was most of the Old Testament written in? Hebrew
What language was much of the New Testament written in? Greek
What is another name for the Bible? The Word of God
What day did God rest during creation? The seventh day
What sea did Jesus walk on? The Sea of Galilee
What did Adam and Eve eat that they should not have? Fruit from the forbidden tree
Who is called the Good Shepherd? Jesus
What is the greatest commandment? Love God
What is the second greatest commandment? Love your neighbor
Who said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life”? Jesus
Who asked Jesus, “What is truth?” Pilate
What bird did Noah send out? A dove
What tree did Zacchaeus climb? A sycamore tree
What did God promise Abraham? Many descendants
What did Jesus use to teach lessons? Parables
What book tells about the early church? Acts
What does the name Emmanuel mean? God with us
These 100 easy Bible quiz questions are perfect for beginners of all ages. Whether you use them in a classroom, family devotion, church gathering, or personal Bible study, they help build a strong foundation of Scripture knowledge in a fun and simple way.
Keep learning. Keep exploring Scripture. Every question draws you closer to God’s story.
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