Old Testament stories
The Old Testament is the first and biggest part of the Bible, and it holds many of the stories children learn first. These questions start at the very beginning with Creation, then climb aboard with Noah, cross the sea with the Israelites, and visit Jonah and Daniel. Most children will know the first few answers, and the last two are good for older kids.
Q1.What is the name of the very first book of the Bible?Tap to reveal
Answer: Genesis
The name Genesis comes from a Greek word that means origin or beginning.
Q2.In the Creation story, what did God make on the very first day?Tap to reveal
Answer: Light
Genesis says God called the light day and called the darkness night.
Q3.In the story of Noah's ark, for how many days and nights did the rain fall?Tap to reveal
Answer: 40
When the water finally went down, the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat.
Q4.What did God place in the sky after the flood as a sign of his promise to Noah?Tap to reveal
Answer: A rainbow
The promise was that God would never again send a flood to cover the whole earth.
Q5.Which bird flew back to Noah carrying an olive leaf in its beak?Tap to reveal
Answer: A dove
Before the dove, Noah sent out a raven, and the olive leaf showed him the water was going down.
Q6.What swallowed Jonah when he was thrown off the ship?Tap to reveal
Answer: A big fish
Jonah stayed inside the fish for three days and three nights before it spat him out onto dry land.
Q7.What animals were in the den where Daniel spent the night?Tap to reveal
Answer: Lions
At first light the next morning, King Darius hurried to the den and was overjoyed to find Daniel safe.
Q8.Which sea did God part so the Israelites could walk across on dry ground?Tap to reveal
Answer: The Red Sea
The book of Exodus says a strong east wind blew all night to push the water back.
Q9.What was the name of the bread-like food God sent to the Israelites in the desert?Tap to reveal
Answer: Manna
Exodus says manna was white like small seeds and tasted like wafers made with honey.
Q10.At the Tower of Babel, what suddenly changed about the way people talked?Tap to reveal
Answer: They spoke different languages
The name Babel sounds like a Hebrew word that means to mix up or confuse.
Heroes and helpers of the Bible
The Bible is full of ordinary people who did brave and kind things. Some were shepherds and farmers, some were kings and queens, and some were children who listened when God spoke. These questions are about the people kids love to hear about, from a young shepherd who faced a giant to a woman who stayed close to her family.
Q1.Which man did God tell to look up and count the stars, promising him a family too big to count?Tap to reveal
Answer: Abraham
Abraham and his wife Sarah finally had a son named Isaac when they were both very old.
Q2.Which young shepherd boy was brave enough to face the giant Goliath?Tap to reveal
Answer: David
David grew up to become king of Israel, and many songs in the book of Psalms carry his name.
Q3.Who received a special coat of many colors from his father?Tap to reveal
Answer: Joseph
Joseph could explain dreams, and he helped Egypt save grain during seven good years so there was food in the seven hard years that followed.
Q4.Who spoke with God at a burning bush and later led the Israelites out of Egypt?Tap to reveal
Answer: Moses
As a baby, Moses was placed in a basket among the reeds of the Nile River and found by Pharaoh's daughter.
Q5.Which brave queen spoke to the king to help save her people?Tap to reveal
Answer: Esther
Esther was raised by her cousin Mordecai, who took her in as his own daughter.
Q6.Which kind woman chose to stay with her husband's mother, Naomi, and move to a new land with her?Tap to reveal
Answer: Ruth
Ruth became the great-grandmother of King David.
Q7.Which boy heard God calling his name at night while he slept in the temple?Tap to reveal
Answer: Samuel
At first Samuel thought the priest Eli was calling him, so he ran to Eli three times.
Q8.Which king asked God for wisdom instead of riches?Tap to reveal
Answer: Solomon
Solomon built a great temple in Jerusalem for the worship of God.
Q9.Which prophet was brought bread and meat by birds called ravens?Tap to reveal
Answer: Elijah
The ravens came every morning and every evening while Elijah stayed beside a small stream.
Q10.Who dreamed of a stairway reaching up to heaven, with angels going up and down on it?Tap to reveal
Answer: Jacob
When he woke up, Jacob named the place Bethel, which means house of God.
The birth and life of Jesus
The story of the birth of Jesus is told in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and children often act it out in Christmas plays. These questions follow Jesus from the night he was born, through his childhood, to the day he began his work as a teacher. Younger children will know the first answers well, and the last two will stretch older kids.
Q1.In which town was Jesus born?Tap to reveal
Answer: Bethlehem
Bethlehem was also the hometown of King David, which is why Luke calls it the town of David.
Q2.What animal did Jesus ride as happy crowds waved palm branches and cheered for him?Tap to reveal
Answer: A donkey
Christians remember that happy day each year on Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter.
Q3.Where did Mary lay baby Jesus because there was no room for them at the inn?Tap to reveal
Answer: In a manger
A manger is a feeding box for animals, usually filled with hay.
Q4.Which workers heard from an angel, out in the fields at night, that Jesus had been born?Tap to reveal
Answer: Shepherds
After the angel spoke, a whole crowd of angels appeared in the sky, praising God.
Q5.What did the wise men follow to find the young Jesus?Tap to reveal
Answer: A star
Matthew's Gospel says the wise men came from the east, but it never says how many of them there were.
Q6.What gifts did the wise men bring to Jesus?Tap to reveal
Answer: Gold, frankincense and myrrh
Frankincense and myrrh are both made from dried tree sap and give off a sweet smell.
Q7.What job did Joseph, Mary's husband, do?Tap to reveal
Answer: He was a carpenter
Jesus grew up in the town of Nazareth, in the region of Galilee.
Q8.In which river was Jesus baptized?Tap to reveal
Answer: The Jordan River
John the Baptist, who baptized Jesus, wore clothes made of camel's hair and ate locusts and wild honey.
Q9.Which angel visited Mary to tell her she would have a baby named Jesus?Tap to reveal
Answer: Gabriel
Gabriel also appears in the Old Testament book of Daniel, helping Daniel understand a vision.
Q10.Where did Mary and Joseph find 12-year-old Jesus after searching for three days?Tap to reveal
Answer: In the temple in Jerusalem
Jesus was sitting with the teachers, listening and asking questions, and everyone was amazed at his answers.
Parables, miracles and the early church
Jesus often taught by telling short stories called parables, using everyday things like seeds, sheep and houses. The Gospels also tell of his miracles, and the New Testament goes on to follow his friends as they started the first church. These questions mix all three, so children can remember a story, picture a miracle and meet the first church leaders.
Q1.In Jesus's story of the wise and foolish builders, what did the wise man build his house on?Tap to reveal
Answer: Rock
When the rain and floods came, the foolish man's house on the sand fell down with a great crash.
Q2.A boy shared his lunch so Jesus could feed a huge crowd. How many loaves of bread and fish did the boy have?Tap to reveal
Answer: Five loaves and two fish
John's Gospel says the loaves were made of barley, and the leftovers filled twelve baskets.
Q3.What did Jesus walk on to reach his disciples' boat on a windy night?Tap to reveal
Answer: The water
Peter climbed out of the boat and took a few steps on the water toward Jesus too.
Q4.In the parable of the lost sheep, how many sheep did the shepherd have before one wandered off?Tap to reveal
Answer: 100
Jesus said the shepherd was so happy to find the lost sheep that he carried it home on his shoulders.
Q5.In Jesus's parable, which tiny seed grows into a plant so big that birds can rest in its branches?Tap to reveal
Answer: A mustard seed
Ground-up mustard seeds are used to make the mustard people spread on sandwiches and hot dogs.
Q6.In the story of the lost son, what did the father do when he saw his son coming home?Tap to reveal
Answer: He ran to him and hugged him
The father gave his son a fine robe, a ring and sandals, and threw a big party.
Q7.Jesus healed ten men who had a skin disease. How many came back to say thank you?Tap to reveal
Answer: One
The one man who came back was a Samaritan, from a group many people in Israel did not get along with.
Q8.Which fisherman disciple became a leader of the first church and spoke to a big crowd on the day of Pentecost?Tap to reveal
Answer: Peter
Jesus gave Simon the new name Peter, which means rock.
Q9.Which traveling teacher, once called Saul, wrote many letters that are now books of the New Testament?Tap to reveal
Answer: Paul
To earn money on his travels, Paul worked as a tentmaker.
Q10.Which book of the Bible tells the story of the early church, right after the four Gospels?Tap to reveal
Answer: Acts
The same writer who wrote the Gospel of Luke also wrote Acts, and both books begin by speaking to a man named Theophilus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this Bible trivia for kids best for?
The questions are written for children aged 6 to 12. Children of six or seven will know most of the easy questions near the top of each section, especially if they have heard the stories at Sunday school. The last two questions in each section are harder and suit children of nine and up. With younger children, read each question aloud and offer two choices.
How do I run this quiz in a Sunday school class?
Split the class into small teams and read one section at a time, giving each team a moment to agree on an answer. After each answer, read the fun fact aloud and ask if anyone remembers the story. Ten questions take about ten minutes, so one section makes a good warm-up and all four fill a whole lesson.
Can I use these questions for free in my class or church?
Yes. You are welcome to read these questions aloud in a classroom, Sunday school, youth group, family night or party at no cost, and you can print this page for your own lesson. Please do not copy the questions onto another website, but sharing a link to this page with other parents and teachers is always welcome.
What is the hardest question in this quiz?
For most children, the hardest question is likely to be the one about the book that tells the story of the early church. Many kids know the four Gospels, but fewer know Acts, the book that comes right after them. The question about the prophet Elijah and the ravens is another tricky one, because that story is told less often than Noah or Jonah.
Where can I play this Bible quiz for kids online?
Right here on this page with the free quiz widget, which uses these same questions and works on a phone, tablet or computer, so it is easy to pass around in the car or show on a classroom screen. If your kids enjoy it, the Trivio.NET app has many more family-friendly quizzes to play together.
