Grade 10 Christian Religious Education โ The Holy Bible Quiz
1. How many books are in the Old Testament used in most Kenyan Christian Religious Education syllabuses (Protestant tradition)?
The Protestant Old Testament has 39 books. (27 is the number of New Testament books; 46 is the Catholic Old Testament count; 66 is the total books in the Protestant Bible.)
2. What name is given to the first five books of the Old Testament (Genesis to Deuteronomy)?
The first five books are called the Pentateuch (also known as the Torah). The Psalter is the book of Psalms, Gospels are in the New Testament, and Prophets are later books.
3. Which Old Testament book begins with the account of creation?
Genesis opens the Bible with the creation narratives and early history of humanity and the patriarchs.
4. What sign did God give after the flood to show His promise never to destroy the earth by flood again?
After the flood God set the rainbow in the sky as the covenant sign with Noah that He would not destroy all life by flood again.
5. Who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt according to the Old Testament?
Moses is the leader who confronted Pharaoh and led the Israelites out of Egypt in the Exodus story.
6. On which mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?
Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai (also called Horeb) after the Exodus.
7. Which Old Testament book is a collection of songs and prayers used in worship?
Psalms is a book of poems, songs and prayers often used in public and private worship.
8. Who was the first king anointed over the united kingdom of Israel?
Saul was anointed by the prophet Samuel as the first king of Israel; David succeeded him later.
9. Which king is famous for uniting Israel and being described as a man after God's own heart?
David united the tribes, established Jerusalem as the capital, and is remembered for his faith despite personal failings.
10. Who built the first Temple in Jerusalem according to the Old Testament?
King Solomon, David's son, built the first Temple in Jerusalem as described in the books of Kings and Chronicles.
11. Which of these is considered a 'Major Prophet' in the Old Testament?
Isaiah is one of the Major Prophets (longer prophetic books). Hosea, Joel and Micah are among the Minor Prophets.
12. Which book tells the story of a Moabite woman who remained loyal to her mother-in-law and became ancestor to King David?
Ruth, a Moabite, shows loyalty to Naomi and later marries Boaz; she is an ancestor of David.
13. Which prophet was swallowed by a large fish after trying to flee God's command to go to Nineveh?
Jonah tried to run from God's command, was swallowed by a great fish, and later went to Nineveh to preach repentance.
14. Which Old Testament book contains short wise sayings traditionally attributed to Solomon?
Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings and teachings, many traditionally linked to Solomon.
15. Which book reflects on the meaning of life and begins with the phrase 'Vanity of vanities; all is vanity'?
Ecclesiastes (attributed to Qoheleth) meditates on life's meaning and often uses the phrase 'vanity' or 'meaningless.'
16. Who is traditionally credited with writing many of the Proverbs and known for great wisdom?
King Solomon is traditionally associated with great wisdom and the authorship of many Proverbs.
17. Which prophet speaks of a 'suffering servant' and is often quoted in Christian teaching about hope and redemption?
Isaiah contains passages (the Servant Songs) that describe a suffering servant who brings redemption, themes used in Christian interpretation.
18. Which book of the Pentateuch contains the Shema, the prayer that begins 'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one'?
Deuteronomy includes the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4), a central confession of Israel's faith.
19. Which Persian king issued a decree allowing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple?
Cyrus the Great of Persia issued a decree that permitted the Jewish exiles to return and rebuild the temple in Jerusalem (recorded in Ezra).
20. Which festival in the Old Testament commemorates the night the Israelites were spared during the Passover in Egypt?
Passover commemorates the Exodus event when the Israelites marked their doorposts and were spared during the final plague in Egypt.
21. Which son of Jacob was sold into slavery by his brothers and later rose to become a leader in Egypt?
Joseph was sold by his brothers, taken to Egypt, interpreted dreams, and became a powerful leader who saved his family during famine.
22. Which book mainly contains laws about worship, the duties of priests and ritual purity?
Leviticus focuses on priestly laws, sacrifices, rituals and instructions for holy living and worship.
23. What was one main role of the Old Testament prophets in Israel?
Prophets warned Israel about sin, urged repentance, defended justice, and reminded the people of their covenant relationship with God.
24. Which book tells how Nehemiah helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the exile?
The book of Nehemiah narrates how Nehemiah organized the return from exile and led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls.
25. Which Old Testament story demonstrates loyalty and Godโs provision when a widow and her son are helped by a foreign woman and Boaz?
Ruth shows loyalty to Naomi and experiences God's provision through Boaz, highlighting faithfulness and God's care.