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

1. In which city was Jesus born?

Nairobi
Nazareth
Bethlehem
America
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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

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

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

Bartholomew
Matthias
Levi
Luke
Explanation:

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

Simon the zealot
John
Cephas
Simon Peter
Explanation:

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

Matthew and Simon
Judas and Thomas
James and Andrew
Peter and John
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?

Shepherd
Tax collector
Carpenter
Fisherman
Explanation:

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

9. Which disciple betrayed Jesus?

Philip
Thomas
Judas
James
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 sending a letter
Through a dream
By performing a miracle
By speaking to them directly
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 ignored Him
They immediately left everything to follow Him
They laughed at Him
They asked for more time to consider
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
Matthew
Peter
James
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 telling them to leave their families
By performing a healing miracle
By sending them a message
By inviting them to join Him
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?

Peter
Thomas
Judas
Andrew
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 scolding them
By giving them money
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?

James
John
Peter
Andrew
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?

His baptism by John the Baptist
The feeding of the 5,000
A miracle at the wedding in Cana
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?

James and John
Simon and Judas
Andrew and Peter
Thomas and Matthew
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?

Farming
Tax collecting
Fishing
Woodworking
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?

Bartholomew
Philip
Matthew
Thomas
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 performing miracles
By showing them His royal lineage
By giving them money
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?

Andrew
Thomas
Judas Iscariot
Simon Peter
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?

James
Peter
John
Judas Iscariot
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 perform many miracles
He would be crowned king
He would go into hiding
He would be arrested and crucified
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
Andrew
John
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?

Bartholomew
Andrew
Thomas
John
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
John
James
Peter
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'?

Matthew
John
James
Andrew
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?

5
10
12
8
Explanation:

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

30. Which disciple betrayed Jesus?

Judas
Andrew
Peter
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
Simon
Philip
Thomas
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?

Peter
John
James
Andrew
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
Peter
James
Matthew
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?

Judas
Simon
Bartholomew
Matthew
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?

Judas
Peter
Andrew
Thomas
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.