Grade 1 CRE – Elijah and the chariots Quiz

1. Elijah was ___

Fisherman
Priest
Prophet
Shepherd
Explanation:

2. Elijah had a friend called

Esau
John
David
Elisha
Explanation:

3. Elijah was carried to heaven by a

Whirlwind
Fire
Smoke
Horse
Explanation:

4. A chariot of ___ appeared before Elisha and Elijah

water
goats
Horses
people
Explanation:

5. Elijah left Elisha with his

clothes
family
power
mantle
Explanation:

6. Prophet Elijah ___God

ignored
disobeyed
hated
loved
Explanation:

7. What did Elijah ask Elisha to do before he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire?

Rest under a tree
Ask for a double portion of his spirit
Run away
Drink water
Explanation:

Elijah asked Elisha what he could do for him before he was taken up to heaven, and Elisha requested to inherit a double portion of his spirit as his successor.

8. How did Elijah cross the Jordan River with Elisha before he was taken up to heaven?

They were carried by the chariot of fire
They swam across
Elijah used his cloak to part the water
They built a bridge
Explanation:

Elijah used his cloak to strike the waters of the Jordan River, causing it to part, so that he and Elisha could cross on dry ground.

9. Who appeared with Elijah in a chariot of fire when he was taken up to heaven?

An angel
Elisha
Moses
God
Explanation:

An angel of the Lord appeared with chariots of fire and horses of fire, and separated Elijah and Elisha before Elijah was taken up to heaven.

10. Where did Elijah go when he was taken up to heaven in the chariot of fire?

Mount Sinai
Jerusalem
Nazareth
Heaven
Explanation:

Elijah was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind and chariot of fire, as a sign of God's favor towards him.

11. What significance does the chariot of fire have in Elijah's story?

It symbolizes God's presence and power
It was used for warfare
It was a gift from Elisha
It represents a mode of transportation
Explanation:

The chariot of fire symbolizes God's presence and power, showing that He was with Elijah as he was taken up to heaven.

12. What did Elijah ask Elisha to do before he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire?

Build a monument in his honor
Ask to inherit a double portion of his spirit
Bring him some water to drink
Find a replacement for him as a prophet
Explanation:

Elijah asked Elisha what he could do for him before he was taken up to heaven, and Elisha requested to inherit a double portion of his spirit as his successor.

13. How did Elisha part the River Jordan to cross it?

He used a boat to cross the river
He swam across the river
He built a bridge across it
He prayed to God to divide the waters
Explanation:

Elisha struck the waters with Elijah's cloak and prayed for God to divide the waters so he could cross the River Jordan on dry ground.

14. What did Elijah leave behind for Elisha when he was taken up to heaven?

His shoes
A scroll with his prophecies
His cloak
His staff
Explanation:

Elijah left his cloak behind for Elisha when he was taken up to heaven, and Elisha used it to part the River Jordan.

15. Who appeared with Elijah when he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire?

Jacob
Abraham
Moses
A whirlwind and a chariot of fire
Explanation:

As Elijah was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire, a whirlwind appeared along with the chariot.

16. What did Elisha receive from Elijah as he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire?

A blessing
A map to the kingdom of heaven
A torch
A double portion of his spirit
Explanation:

Elisha was granted a double portion of Elijah's spirit as he watched Elijah being taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire.

17. How did the chariot of fire and horses appear when they came to take Elijah to heaven?

In a whirlwind
Slowly and silently
With thunder and lightning
Like a bolt of lightning
Explanation:

The chariot of fire and horses appeared like a bolt of lightning, symbolizing the swift and powerful manner in which Elijah was taken up to heaven.

18. Where did Elijah and Elisha go before Elijah was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire?

Jerusalem
The River Jordan
Mount Sinai
Bethel
Explanation:

Before Elijah was taken up to heaven, he and Elisha traveled to the River Jordan, where Elijah parted the waters before being taken up in a chariot of fire.

19. What did Elisha do with Elijah's cloak after he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire?

He used it to heal the sick
He threw it into the river
He buried it as a memento
He framed it as a keepsake
Explanation:

Elisha used Elijah's cloak to part the River Jordan and performed miracles with it, such as healing the sick and even raising the dead.

20. Who witnessed the ascension of Elijah in a chariot of fire?

The Israelites
The disciples of Jesus
Elisha
King David
Explanation:

Elisha was the one who witnessed the ascension of Elijah in a chariot of fire, as he had requested a double portion of his spirit before his departure.

21. What did Elisha ask Elijah for as they traveled together before his ascension in a chariot of fire?

To retire and live out their days in peace
To find a wife for him
To teach him how to perform miracles
To inherit a double portion of his spirit
Explanation:

Elisha asked Elijah for a double portion of his spirit as they traveled together before his ascension in a chariot of fire, and his request was granted.

22. What did Elijah ride when he was taken up to heaven?

A donkey
A bicycle
A chariot of fire
A horse
Explanation:

Elijah rode a chariot of fire when he was taken up to heaven.

23. Who accompanied Elijah when he was taken up to heaven?

Noah
Moses
Elisha
David
Explanation:

Elisha was with Elijah when he was taken up to heaven.

24. What did Elisha ask for before Elijah was taken up to heaven?

A crown
A horse
A new house
A double portion of Elijah's spirit
Explanation:

Elisha asked for a double portion of Elijah's spirit before he was taken up to heaven.

25. How did Elijah and Elisha cross the Jordan River?

They parted the river
They used a boat
They walked on water
They flew
Explanation:

Elijah and Elisha parted the Jordan River to cross it on dry ground.

26. What did Elisha receive from Elijah before he was taken up to heaven?

A staff
A sword
A mantle
A book
Explanation:

Elisha received Elijah's mantle before he was taken up to heaven.

27. How many chariots of fire appeared when Elijah was taken up to heaven?

Two
Three
Four
One
Explanation:

Two chariots of fire appeared when Elijah was taken up to heaven.

28. Why did Elijah ask Elisha what he wanted before he was taken up to heaven?

To give him a gift
To test Elisha's faith
To fulfill a prophecy
To prove a point
Explanation:

Elijah asked Elisha what he wanted as a gift before he was taken up to heaven.

29. What did the chariots of fire represent in Elijah's story?

Angels
God's protection
Elijah's power
Heavenly beings
Explanation:

The chariots of fire represented heavenly beings in Elijah's story.

30. Who was the king during Elijah's time?

Solomon
David
Ahab
Josiah
Explanation:

Ahab was the king during Elijah's time.

31. What did Elisha see when Elijah was taken up to heaven?

A rainbow
A bright light
A cloud
A whirlwind
Explanation:

Elisha saw a whirlwind when Elijah was taken up to heaven.

32. What did Elisha do with Elijah's staff after he was taken up to heaven?

He gave it to Ahab
He used it to part the Jordan River
He threw it away
He buried it
Explanation:

Elisha used Elijah's staff to part the Jordan River after he was taken up to heaven.

33. How did Elijah leave the earth when he was taken up to heaven?

He walked
He disappeared in a cloud
He rode a chariot of fire
He flew
Explanation:

Elijah rode a chariot of fire when he was taken up to heaven.

34. What did Elisha witness before Elijah went up to heaven?

A still small voice
A pillar of fire
A burning bush
Whirlwind and chariots of fire
Explanation:

Elisha witnessed a whirlwind and chariots of fire before Elijah went up to heaven.

35. What did Elijah do at Mount Carmel to prove God's power?

He prayed for rain
He built an altar
He gathered water
He performed a miracle with fire
Explanation:

Elijah performed a miracle with fire at Mount Carmel to prove God's power.

36. Who challenged Elijah to a contest on Mount Carmel?

The prophets of Baal
Jezebel
Ahab
Elisha
Explanation:

The prophets of Baal challenged Elijah to a contest on Mount Carmel.

37. What did the prophets of Baal fail to do on Mount Carmel?

Build an altar
Summon fire
Pray for rain
Receive a response from their god
Explanation:

The prophets of Baal failed to summon fire on their altar on Mount Carmel.

38. How many altars did Elijah build on Mount Carmel?

Two
Three
Four
One
Explanation:

Elijah built one altar on Mount Carmel to prove God's power.

39. What did Elijah do after his victory on Mount Carmel?

He built a house
He ate and drank
He prayed for rain
He ran away
Explanation:

After his victory on Mount Carmel, Elijah prayed for rain and brought an end to the drought.

40. Why did Elijah challenge the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel?

To show off
To start a war
To gain fame
To prove the power of God
Explanation:

Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel to prove the power of God.

41. What happened to the prophets of Baal after they failed the contest on Mount Carmel?

They were forgiven
They were executed
They were promoted
They were praised
Explanation:

After they failed the contest on Mount Carmel, the prophets of Baal were executed.

42. What did Elijah do before he was taken up to heaven?

He wrote a book
He fed the hungry
He called down fire from heaven
He healed the sick
Explanation:

Before he was taken up to heaven, Elijah called down fire from heaven as a sign of God's power.

43. Who was Elijah's successor?

Solomon
Ahab
Elisha
David
Explanation:

Elisha was Elijah's successor and received a double portion of his spirit.

44. What did Elisha ask for before Elijah was taken up to heaven?

A new house
A double portion of Elijah's spirit
A horse
A crown
Explanation:

Elisha asked for a double portion of Elijah's spirit before he was taken up to heaven.

45. What did the chariots of fire represent in Elijah's story?

Elijah's power
Angels
Heavenly beings
God's protection
Explanation:

The chariots of fire represented heavenly beings in Elijah's story.

46. What did Elisha receive from Elijah before he was taken up to heaven?

A mantle
A staff
A book
A sword
Explanation:

Elisha received Elijah's mantle before he was taken up to heaven.