Bible Quiz Genesis 1-50 This quiz is based on the book of Genesis. All questions are compulsory and should be answered before submission. Select the correct answers from the options given. We wish you all the best. 1. 'And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.' What does the Bible refer to as the lesser light?The sunThe moonThe starsThe comets 2. God used of Adam to create Eve.The fleshThe bonesA ribThe soul 3. Why did God send Adam and Eve out of the Garden of Eden?He wanted to prevent them from defiling the gardening with their sins.He wanted to prevent them from eating the fruit of life.He wanted to protect them from the serpent.He wanted to prevent them from eating more of the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil. 4. In Genesis 4, we see that Cain's interest was in farming and Abel's interest was in rearing animals. Later, some people became musicians, blacksmiths, etc. The theory behind this is that as more and more people were born into this world, more and more were also born.Hard worktalentsWisdomKnowledge 5. Which of these men is an ancestor of we modern-day people?EnochTubalcainJubalNaamah 6. Why was God sorry that He had created life to inhabit the earth?It was because the wickedness of man was very great.It was because Adam ate the fruit of the knowledge of God and evil.It was because they were not perfect.It was because they refused to worship him. 7. How many days after God had commanded Noah to enter the ark did the rain and the flood start?371410 8. Which of the statements is true?The last dove Noah sent died since it did not find anywhere to perch.The last dove Noah sent did not find any resting place.The last dove Noah sent returned with a leaf.The last dove Noah sent did not return. 9. Apart from Pharaoh, which other king took Sarah from Abraham and wanted to marry her?Shemeber king of ZeboiimShinab king of AdmahAbimelech king of GerarAmraphel king of Shinar 10. After the flood, what did God tell Noah and his sons to do?He commanded them to be fruitful and multiply.He commanded them to desist from abominable sins.He commanded them to protect the lives He had put under their care.He commanded them to offer a sacrifice of appreciation to Him. 11. Where did Abraham's wife Sarah die?ElamEllasarShuaKirjatharba 12. Whose idea was it that the sons of Jacob should go to Egypt to buy food?LeviJudahJacobReuben 13. Nebajoth, the son of Ishmael had a sister called BashemathAdahMilcahPuah 14. Though initially, Joseph's brothers planned to kill him, eventually, they left him in a pitthey fed him to a wild beastthey took him to Egypt and left him therethey sold him into slavery 15. Which of the following is true?Rebecca hated Esau because he married Canaanite women.Isaac loved Jacob more than Esau. Isaac still blessed Esau even after blessing Jacob. Rebecca masterminded the event of Jacob taking Esau's blessing. 16. Which of these people was buried under an oak?Deborah, the nurse of RebeccaLeah, the wife of JacobRachel, the wife of JacobDeborah, the judge 17. Why did Onan, son of Judah, spill his semen on the ground when having intercourse with Tamar?He did not want to bear children for his deceased brother.He wanted to practice birth control.He did not love Tamar.It was the tradition of that time for newlywed men. 18. According to Genesis 41, how many dreams did Pharaoh have in one night?2437 19. Which of these men was described as red and hairy at birth?IsaacEsauIshmaelAsher 20. What was Abraham's reaction when Sarah told him to drive away Hagai and her son?He said 'no' to Sarah.He became rude towards Sarah.He was happy.He was displeased. 21. At Moriah, where did God want Abraham to offer Isaac as a sacrifice?In a cave which He would show himIn a narrow valleyOn His preferred mountainOn the eastern plains 22. Under what condition would the sons of Jacob be able to go to Egypt to buy food the second time?If only they would go along with their father.If only they would take presents to the ruler of Egypt.If only they would go along with Benjamin.If only they would go along with their families. 23. Which of these men told a lie that his wife was his sister?IsaacAbrahamJacobJudah 24. Which of Noah's sons was the ancestor of the Philistines?CanaanHamShemJapheth 25. What materials were used for building the great tower of Babel?Bricks and slimeStones and mortarSteel and iron rodsBricks and iron 26. Where was Abram at the time God spoke to him to leave his father's house?UrCanaanHaranBabel 27. In the book of Genesis, which people were described as exceedingly wicked in the eyes of God?The AssyriansThe BabyloniansThe CanaanitesThe Sodomites 28. Abraham made one of his servants swear to go and look for a wife for his son Isaac. What was the rank of this servant in Abraham's house?He was the priest of Abraham's house.He was the manager of all of Abraham's possessions.He was the general of Abraham's small army.He was Abraham's heir. 29. At which place did the war between the alliance of four kings and the alliance of five kings take place?The vale of SiddimThe plains of SodomThe plains of Gomorrah The Jordan valley 30. When Abraham had no child, who would have been his heir?NahorLot, his nephewMelchizedecEliezer of Damascus 31. Why did Sarai complain about Hagai to Abraham?It was because Hagai ran away from the house.It was because she saw that Hagai was pregnant.It was because Hagai had started disrespecting her.It was because she did not want an Egyptian servant. 32. How old was Abraham at the time God said to him, "I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect."?100 years99 years89 years90 years 33. How many angels disguised as men visited Abraham?ThreeTwoSevenFour 34. Which people did Lot want to save from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah?His headsmenHis friend BeraHis sons in lawThe king of Sodom 35. Where did Rachel hide her father's idols which she stole?In a chest of jewelsIn a wineskinIn her tentIn her camel's saddle 36. Esau came to meet Jacob with a great company. Esau and his company were up to which number?400401420360 37. Laban the brother of Rebecca was described as what?An ArabA BabylonianA SyrianAn Assyrian 38. What did Jacob say when he saw the angels of God on his way while returning from Padanaram?He said, "This is God's host."He said, "Behold, the sons of God."He said, "The Lord of my fathers, hearken unto me."He said, "I will not let thee go, except thou bless me." 39. Who was charged to serve Pharaoh's officers who were put in custody?The jailorPharaoh's butlerJosephPharaoh's baker 40. What was the name of the prince who raped Jacob's daughter?MidianMidanShechemHamor 41. Which of these women was envious of Leah?ZilpahBilhahRebeccaRachel 42. Who sold Joseph to Potiphar?Hebrew slave tradersAn Egyptian merchantsHis brothersThe Ishmaelites 43. Apart from being a married couple, what was the relationship between Rachel and Jacob?FriendsCousinssiblingsHalf siblings 44. On their second trip to Egypt to buy food, the sons of Jacob went with Benjamin. What would have happened if they had not returned with Benjamin?Jacob would have died.Jacob would have gone down to Egypt to fetch him.Rachel would have died.Jacob would have cursed Judah. 45. Joseph brought his family to Egypt. By so doing, how many years of famine did he save them from?2 years7 years5 years10 year 46. What reply did Joseph tell his family to give Pharaoh if he asked about their occupation?They should say they are farmers.They should say they are shepherds and herdsmen.They should say they are merchants.They should say they are fishers. 47. How old was Jacob when he first met Pharaoh?160 years130 years110 years100 years 48. What made Joseph visit his father with his two sons?He wanted to introduce his sons to his father.He saw that his father was about to die.He wanted his sons to be blessed by his father.He heard that his father was sick. 49. Which of these men was cursed by father Jacob?AsherBenjamenReubenJudah 50. Which of these men was embalmed when he died?JosephMosesAaronAbraham Loading... 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