GRADE 9 CRE – JESUS' MINISTRY IN JERUSALEM Quiz

1. What was the first miracle Jesus performed in Jerusalem?

Fed the 5000
Healed a blind man
Turned water into wine
Raised Lazarus from the dead
Explanation:

The correct answer is turning water into wine. This miracle took place at the Wedding at Cana in Galilee, not Jerusalem.

2. Where did Jesus overturn the tables of the money changers in Jerusalem?

Mount Olive
Marketplace
Temple
Synagogue
Explanation:

The correct answer is Temple. Jesus overturned the tables of the money changers in the Temple, showing his disapproval of their practices.

3. Who betrayed Jesus in Jerusalem?

Peter
Judas Iscariot
John
Paul
Explanation:

The correct answer is Judas Iscariot. He betrayed Jesus to the chief priests and elders for thirty pieces of silver.

4. Where did Jesus share the 'Last Supper' with his disciples in Jerusalem?

Mount Zion
Herod's Palace
Upper Room
Garden of Gethsemane
Explanation:

The correct answer is Upper Room. Jesus shared the Last Supper with his disciples in an upper room in Jerusalem.

5. Who denied knowing Jesus three times in Jerusalem?

Luke
Matthew
Peter
Mark
Explanation:

The correct answer is Peter. He denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed, fulfilling Jesus' prediction.

6. Where did Jesus carry his cross in Jerusalem?

Mount Calvary
Bethlehem
Golgotha
Via Dolorosa
Explanation:

The correct answer is Via Dolorosa. This is the path Jesus took while carrying his cross to the crucifixion site.

7. What was the name of the man who helped Jesus carry his cross in Jerusalem?

Simon of Cyrene
James
Andrew
Thomas
Explanation:

The correct answer is Simon of Cyrene. He was compelled to help Jesus carry the cross to Golgotha.

8. Where was Jesus crucified in Jerusalem?

Mount Carmel
Golgotha
Mount Tabor
Mount Sinai
Explanation:

The correct answer is Golgotha. This is where Jesus was crucified, also known as the 'place of the skull.'

9. Who was the Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to death in Jerusalem?

Augustus
Herod
Pilate
Caesar
Explanation:

The correct answer is Pilate. He was the Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to death by crucifixion.

10. Which disciple betrayed Jesus with a kiss in Jerusalem?

James
Thomas
John
Judas Iscariot
Explanation:

The correct answer is Judas Iscariot. He identified Jesus to the soldiers by kissing him on the cheek.

11. Where was Jesus buried after his crucifixion in Jerusalem?

Golgotha
Bethlehem
Joseph of Arimathea's tomb
Judea
Explanation:

The correct answer is Joseph of Arimathea's tomb. Jesus was buried in a tomb belonging to Joseph of Arimathea.

12. How many days after his crucifixion did Jesus rise from the dead in Jerusalem?

10 days
7 days
40 days
3 days
Explanation:

The correct answer is 3 days. Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion.

13. Who first discovered the empty tomb of Jesus in Jerusalem?

John
Thomas
Mary Magdalene
Peter
Explanation:

The correct answer is Mary Magdalene. She was the first to discover the empty tomb and see the risen Jesus.

14. Which disciple doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw him in Jerusalem?

James
Peter
John
Thomas
Explanation:

The correct answer is Thomas. He doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw and touched his wounds.

15. Who did Jesus appear to first after his resurrection in Jerusalem?

Mary Magdalene
John
Peter
James
Explanation:

The correct answer is Mary Magdalene. Jesus appeared to her first after rising from the dead.

16. What message did Jesus give to his disciples before ascending to heaven in Jerusalem?

Go and make disciples of all nations
I will be with you always
Repent and believe in the Gospel
Love one another as I have loved you
Explanation:

The correct answer is Go and make disciples of all nations. Jesus commanded his disciples to spread the Good News to all people.

17. Who replaced Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve disciples in Jerusalem?

Matthias
Timothy
Barnabas
Paul
Explanation:

The correct answer is Matthias. He was chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve disciples.

18. Where did the disciples receive the Holy Spirit on Pentecost in Jerusalem?

Temple Mount
Mount of Olives
Garden of Gethsemane
Upper Room
Explanation:

The correct answer is Upper Room. The disciples received the Holy Spirit on Pentecost while gathered in an upper room.

19. Who preached to the crowds in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost?

Paul
Peter
John
James
Explanation:

The correct answer is Peter. He preached to the crowds in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost, leading many to believe in Jesus.

20. What did Peter and John heal a man of at the Beautiful Gate in Jerusalem?

Blindness
Lameness
Deafness
Leprosy
Explanation:

The correct answer is Lameness. Peter and John healed a man who was lame from birth at the Beautiful Gate in Jerusalem.

21. Who was the high priest who questioned Peter and John after the healing at the Beautiful Gate?

Herod
Annas
Caiaphas
Gamaliel
Explanation:

The correct answer is Annas. He was the high priest who questioned Peter and John about the healing at the Beautiful Gate.

22. Who was the first Christian martyr stoned to death in Jerusalem?

Bartholomew
Thaddaeus
Stephen
Philip
Explanation:

The correct answer is Stephen. He was the first Christian martyr stoned to death for his faith in Jesus Christ in Jerusalem.

23. Where was Saul of Tarsus converted to Christianity on the road to Damascus from Jerusalem?

Emmaus
Bethlehem
Damascus
Jericho
Explanation:

The correct answer is Damascus. Saul of Tarsus (later known as Paul) was converted to Christianity on the road to Damascus.

24. Who baptized the Ethiopian eunuch in Jerusalem?

Paul
Peter
Andrew
Philip
Explanation:

The correct answer is Philip. He baptized the Ethiopian eunuch in Jerusalem after explaining the Scriptures to him.

25. Where did Paul stay for two years teaching about Jesus in Jerusalem?

House of his friend
Synagogue
Rome
Temple
Explanation:

The correct answer is House of his friend. Paul stayed in the house of his friend, preaching and teaching about Jesus for two years in Jerusalem.

26. Who was the ruler who believed in Jesus after meeting him in Jerusalem?

Pilate
Felix
Herod
Agrippa
Explanation:

The correct answer is Felix. He was the ruler who believed in Jesus after meeting Paul and hearing him preach in Jerusalem.

27. Where did Jesus ride on a donkey as he entered Jerusalem?

The Mount of Carmel
The Mount of Transfiguration
The Mount of Olives
The Mount of Sinai
Explanation:

Jesus rode on a donkey as he entered Jerusalem from The Mount of Olives, fulfilling the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9.

28. What did the people in Jerusalem shout as Jesus entered the city?

Peace and love
Hallelujah
Glory to the King
Hosanna in the highest
Explanation:

The people in Jerusalem shouted 'Hosanna in the highest' as Jesus entered the city, welcoming him as the Messiah.

29. What did Jesus do in the Temple in Jerusalem during his ministry?

Played with children
Sold merchandise
Slept
Preached and healed the sick
Explanation:

During his ministry in Jerusalem, Jesus preached the word of God and performed miracles like healing the sick.

30. Who betrayed Jesus in Jerusalem, leading to his crucifixion?

Judas Iscariot
Peter
John
Thomas
Explanation:

Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus in Jerusalem by identifying him with a kiss, leading to his crucifixion.

31. What did Jesus teach about in the Temple courts in Jerusalem?

Love and forgiveness
Almsgiving
Traditions of men
The importance of wealth
Explanation:

In the Temple courts in Jerusalem, Jesus taught about love, forgiveness, and the Kingdom of God, emphasizing compassion and mercy.

32. How did Jesus demonstrate humility during his ministry in Jerusalem?

By riding a horse
By being proud
By performing miracles
By washing his disciples' feet
Explanation:

Jesus demonstrated humility by washing his disciples' feet in Jerusalem, showing a servant's heart and teaching them to serve one another.

33. What major Jewish festival was happening during Jesus' ministry in Jerusalem when he was crucified?

Feast of Tabernacles
Feast of Passover
Feast of Purim
Feast of Hanukkah
Explanation:

The Feast of Passover was happening in Jerusalem during Jesus' ministry when he was crucified, symbolizing the sacrificial lamb and Jesus' role as the Lamb of God.

34. What did Jesus ride into Jerusalem before his crucifixion?

A chariot
A horse
A donkey
A camel
Explanation:

Jesus rode into Jerusalem before his crucifixion on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9 and symbolizing peace.

35. What did Jesus warn the people of Jerusalem about regarding the destruction of the temple?

To fight against it
To flee to the mountains
Not to worry about it
To rebuild it immediately
Explanation:

Jesus warned the people of Jerusalem to flee to the mountains when they see the destruction of the temple, as a sign of the end times and the need for vigilance.

36. How did Jesus respond to the Pharisees and teachers of the law testing him in Jerusalem?

By ignoring them
By rebuking them
By giving in to their demands
By walking away
Explanation:

Jesus often responded to the Pharisees and teachers of the law testing him in Jerusalem by rebuking them for their hypocrisy and lack of understanding of the Scriptures.

37. What did Jesus do in Jerusalem after raising Lazarus from the dead?

Hid from the people
Performed more miracles
Had a last supper with his disciples
Left Jerusalem immediately
Explanation:

After raising Lazarus from the dead in Jerusalem, Jesus continued to perform more miracles, showing his power over death and his divine authority.

38. What did Jesus predict about his own death and resurrection in Jerusalem?

That he would never die
That he would leave the earth forever
That he would rise after three days
That he would become a king
Explanation:

In Jerusalem, Jesus predicted his own death and resurrection, foretelling that he would rise after three days, fulfilling the Scriptures and the plan of salvation.

39. Who did Jesus speak about as he wept over Jerusalem, foreseeing its destruction?

The disciples
The Pharisees
The Roman soldiers
The people of Jerusalem
Explanation:

As Jesus wept over Jerusalem, he spoke about the people of the city, foreseeing its destruction due to their lack of recognition of the time of God's coming to them.

40. What did Jesus teach his disciples about faith in Jerusalem?

That faith should be hidden
That faith is only for some people
That it is unimportant
That with faith they can move mountains
Explanation:

Jesus taught his disciples about the power of faith in Jerusalem, telling them that with faith, they can move mountains and nothing will be impossible for them.

41. What did Jesus do to show his authority in Jerusalem, especially towards the religious leaders?

He performed miracles
He avoided them
He gave them gifts
He followed their orders
Explanation:

In Jerusalem, Jesus showed his authority by performing miracles that demonstrated his divine power and challenged the religious leaders' traditional views and practices.

42. What crime was Jesus accused of by the religious leaders in Jerusalem?

Robbery
Tax evasion
Blasphemy
Lying
Explanation:

The religious leaders in Jerusalem accused Jesus of blasphemy for claiming to be the Son of God and the Messiah, which they considered a violation of their laws.

43. What did Jesus entrust to his disciples in Jerusalem before his ascension?

Money
His belongings
His teachings and the Great Commission
A new set of rules
Explanation:

Before his ascension in Jerusalem, Jesus entrusted his disciples with his teachings, instructing them to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

44. How did Jesus respond when questioned about paying taxes to Caesar in Jerusalem?

He said taxes should not be paid
He said to rebel against paying taxes
He said to pay taxes to Caesar
He said to evade taxes
Explanation:

When questioned about paying taxes to Caesar in Jerusalem, Jesus responded by saying to give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God, showing respect for authority.

45. What did Jesus tell his disciples about being the light of the world in Jerusalem?

To be the darkness
To hide their light
To dim their light
To shine their light before others
Explanation:

In Jerusalem, Jesus told his disciples to shine their light before others, to let their good deeds be seen, and to bring glory to God through their actions.

46. What did Jesus teach the people about forgiveness in Jerusalem?

To forgive seven times
To forgive seventy times seven
To never forgive
To forgive only once
Explanation:

In Jerusalem, Jesus taught the people about forgiveness, emphasizing the need to forgive others not just seven times, but seventy times seven, illustrating the limitless nature of God's forgiveness.

47. What did Jesus do in Jerusalem to challenge the religious leaders' authority?

He ignored them
He agreed with their teachings
He joined their council
He performed miracles on the Sabbath
Explanation:

In Jerusalem, Jesus challenged the religious leaders' authority by performing miracles on the Sabbath, demonstrating his divine power and criticizing their legalism.

48. What did Jesus do to show his compassion for the people in Jerusalem?

Turned them away
Taught them patiently
Avoided them
Ignored their needs
Explanation:

Jesus showed his compassion for the people in Jerusalem by teaching them patiently, healing their afflictions, and showing them the love and mercy of God.

49. What did Jesus tell the people about the greatest commandment in Jerusalem?

To love God with all their heart, soul, and mind
To love possessions
To love power
To love money
Explanation:

In Jerusalem, Jesus told the people that the greatest commandment is to love God with all their heart, soul, and mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself, summarizing the entire law and prophets.

50. What did Jesus say to the woman caught in adultery in Jerusalem?

He condemned her
He told her to condemn others
He forgave her and told her to sin no more
He ignored her
Explanation:

When the woman caught in adultery was brought to Jesus in Jerusalem, he forgave her sins and told her to sin no more, showing mercy and grace.

51. What did Jesus teach about prayer and fasting in Jerusalem?

To pray and fast secretly
To boast about their spirituality
To show off their prayers and fasting
To not pray or fast at all
Explanation:

Jesus taught in Jerusalem that when praying and fasting, do it in secret, for God alone to see and reward, rather than seeking approval and praise from others.

52. How did Jesus confront the money changers and merchants in the Temple in Jerusalem?

He ignored them
He drove them out with a whip
He supported their practices
He made a deal with them
Explanation:

In Jerusalem, Jesus confronted the money changers and merchants in the Temple by driving them out with a whip, cleansing the house of God from practices that dishonored its sanctity.