Grade 6 Christian Religious Education – The Call Of The Disciples Quiz

1. In which city was Jesus born?

Bethlehem
Nazareth
America
Nairobi
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2. Who were the first disciples of Jesus?

Paul and Timothy
Matthew and Philip
Simon Peter, John, James
Moses and Aron
Explanation:

3. Who among the following was not a disciple of Jesus Christ

Abraham
Judas
Matthew
Levi
Explanation:

4. The following were the sons of Zebedee

James and Peter
Luke and John
Paul and Timothy
John and James
Explanation:

5. When Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus and hanged himself, who replaced him as a disciple?

Levi
Luke
Bartholomew
Matthias
Explanation:

6. Which disciple of Jesus tried to walk in water?

Cephas
Simon Peter
John
Simon the zealot
Explanation:

7. Who were the first two disciples called by Jesus?

Peter and John
James and Andrew
Matthew and Simon
Judas and Thomas
Explanation:

James and Andrew were the first two disciples called by Jesus to follow Him on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.

8. What was Matthew's profession before he became a disciple?

Fisherman
Shepherd
Carpenter
Tax collector
Explanation:

Matthew was a tax collector before he was called by Jesus to follow Him.

9. Which disciple betrayed Jesus?

Philip
Judas
James
Thomas
Explanation:

Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, leading to Jesus' arrest and crucifixion.

10. How did Jesus call Peter and Andrew to be His disciples?

By speaking to them directly
By performing a miracle
Through a dream
By sending a letter
Explanation:

Jesus called Peter and Andrew to follow Him by speaking to them directly while they were fishing.

11. What was the response of the disciples when Jesus called them?

They asked for more time to consider
They immediately left everything to follow Him
They ignored Him
They laughed at Him
Explanation:

The disciples, including James and Andrew, immediately left their jobs and families to follow Jesus when He called them.

12. Which disciple was known as 'the disciple whom Jesus loved'?

John
Peter
James
Matthew
Explanation:

John, the author of the Gospel of John, was referred to as 'the disciple whom Jesus loved' due to his close relationship with Jesus.

13. How did Jesus call James and John to be His disciples?

By inviting them to join Him
By telling them to leave their families
By performing a healing miracle
By sending them a message
Explanation:

Jesus called James and John by inviting them to join Him while they were mending their nets by the Sea of Galilee.

14. Which disciple doubted Jesus after His resurrection?

Judas
Thomas
Andrew
Peter
Explanation:

Thomas initially doubted that Jesus had risen from the dead until he saw and touched Jesus' wounds for himself.

15. How did Jesus demonstrate His authority to the disciples?

By teaching them new skills
By giving them money
By scolding them
By performing miracles
Explanation:

Jesus demonstrated His authority to the disciples by performing miracles such as healing the sick, calming the storm, and raising the dead.

16. Which disciple denied knowing Jesus three times?

John
Andrew
Peter
James
Explanation:

Peter denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed, fulfilling Jesus' prediction of Peter's denial.

17. Which event prompted Jesus to begin His ministry and call His first disciples?

The feeding of the 5,000
A miracle at the wedding in Cana
His baptism by John the Baptist
The raising of Lazarus from the dead
Explanation:

Jesus began His ministry and called His first disciples after His baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River.

18. Who were the first two disciples that Jesus called to follow Him?

Simon and Judas
Thomas and Matthew
Andrew and Peter
James and John
Explanation:

The first two disciples that Jesus called to follow Him were Andrew and Peter, who were brothers.

19. What were Andrew and Peter doing when Jesus called them to be His disciples?

Fishing
Woodworking
Farming
Tax collecting
Explanation:

Andrew and Peter were fishermen by trade when Jesus called them to be His disciples.

20. Which tax collector did Jesus call to be one of His disciples?

Thomas
Philip
Matthew
Bartholomew
Explanation:

Jesus called Matthew, a tax collector, to be one of His disciples, showing that He welcomes all people to follow Him.

21. How did Jesus demonstrate His authority to the disciples while calling them?

By teaching in the synagogue
By giving them money
By showing them His royal lineage
By performing miracles
Explanation:

Jesus demonstrated His authority to the disciples by performing miracles, showing them the power of God at work in Him.

22. Which disciple was known for his doubt and questioning of Jesus' teachings?

Judas Iscariot
Andrew
Simon Peter
Thomas
Explanation:

Thomas was known for his doubt and questioning of Jesus' teachings, earning him the nickname 'Doubting Thomas.'

23. Which disciple betrayed Jesus to the authorities?

John
Judas Iscariot
James
Peter
Explanation:

Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus to the authorities for thirty pieces of silver, fulfilling the prophecy.

24. What did Jesus tell the disciples would happen to Him in Jerusalem?

He would be arrested and crucified
He would perform many miracles
He would be crowned king
He would go into hiding
Explanation:

Jesus told the disciples that He would be arrested and crucified in Jerusalem, fulfilling His purpose of becoming the sacrificial lamb for humanity's sins.

25. Which disciple denied knowing Jesus three times before the crucifixion?

Matthew
Peter
John
Andrew
Explanation:

Peter denied knowing Jesus three times before the crucifixion, just as Jesus had predicted.

26. After His resurrection, which disciple doubted that Jesus had truly risen from the dead?

John
Andrew
Thomas
Bartholomew
Explanation:

Thomas doubted that Jesus had truly risen from the dead until he saw and touched Jesus' wounds, leading to his confession of faith.

27. Who was the first disciple called by Jesus?

Judas
James
Peter
John
Explanation:

Peter was the first disciple called by Jesus according to the Bible. He was a fisherman by trade.

28. Which disciple was known as 'the Beloved'?

Andrew
John
Matthew
James
Explanation:

John was known as 'the Beloved' disciple. He was the brother of James and was one of the inner circle of Jesus' disciples.

29. How many disciples did Jesus call?

10
8
12
5
Explanation:

Jesus called 12 disciples to follow him and become his close companions during his ministry on earth.

30. Which disciple betrayed Jesus?

Judas
Peter
Andrew
Thomas
Explanation:

Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, leading to Jesus' arrest and crucifixion.

31. Which disciple doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw him personally?

Bartholomew
Thomas
Philip
Simon
Explanation:

Thomas, also known as 'Doubting Thomas', did not initially believe in Jesus' resurrection until he saw and touched Jesus for himself.

32. Which disciple denied knowing Jesus three times?

John
Andrew
James
Peter
Explanation:

Peter denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed, fulfilling Jesus' prediction of his denial.

33. Which disciple cut off the ear of the high priest's servant in the Garden of Gethsemane?

John
Matthew
Peter
James
Explanation:

Peter cut off the ear of the high priest's servant in his attempt to defend Jesus during his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane.

34. Which disciple was a tax collector before following Jesus?

Matthew
Judas
Bartholomew
Simon
Explanation:

Matthew was a tax collector before he was called by Jesus to be one of his disciples. He is also known as Levi.

35. Which disciple was known for his loyalty and devotion to Jesus?

Andrew
Judas
Thomas
Peter
Explanation:

Peter was known for his loyalty and devotion to Jesus, even though he denied him three times. He became a key figure in the early Christian church.