Bible Trivia
Bible Trivia for Kids: 50 Easy Questions and Answers
These 50 Bible trivia questions for kids cover the stories children hear first: creation, Noah's ark, Moses, David and Goliath, Daniel, Jonah, and the life of Jesus. Each answer is short and includes a Bible reference so you can open the Bible and read the story together. The questions are grouped by story so you can pick one section at a time.
Tap "Show answer" to check each one. Younger kids can answer out loud while a parent or teacher reads the questions.
How to Use These Questions With Kids
Read one section at a time instead of all 50 questions at once. After each answer, look up the verse in parentheses and read it together. That helps kids connect the trivia answer to the real Bible story.
- At home: ask a few questions at dinner or before bed.
- In Sunday school: split the class into two teams and take turns.
- In the car: let kids take turns reading the questions to each other.
If a question is too hard, give a hint like "It starts with the letter N" or "He was very strong." For older kids who want more of a challenge, try our easy Bible trivia for general audiences list.
Bible Trivia for Kids: In the Beginning
These questions come from the first book of the Bible, Genesis.
How many days did God work to create the world?
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Six days. God made everything in six days, and on the seventh day He rested. (Genesis 1:31-2:2)
Who were the first man and the first woman?
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Adam and Eve. God formed Adam from the dust of the ground, and Adam named his wife Eve. (Genesis 2:7; 3:20)
What was the name of the garden where Adam and Eve lived?
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The Garden of Eden. God planted it and put Adam there to take care of it. (Genesis 2:8, 15)
What animal talked to Eve in the garden?
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A serpent, which is a snake. It tricked Eve into eating the fruit God had told them not to eat. (Genesis 3:1-6)
What did God tell Noah to build?
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An ark. The ark was a very large boat made of wood, big enough for Noah's family and the animals. (Genesis 6:14-16)
How long did it rain during the flood?
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Forty days and forty nights. (Genesis 7:12)
What bird came back to Noah with an olive leaf in its beak?
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A dove. The olive leaf showed Noah that the water was going down. (Genesis 8:11)
What did God put in the sky as a sign of His promise to Noah?
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A rainbow. God promised He would never again flood the whole earth. (Genesis 9:13-15)
God told Abraham to look up at the sky and count what?
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The stars. God promised Abraham that his family would be too many to count, like the stars. (Genesis 15:5)
What was the name of the son born to Abraham and Sarah when Abraham was 100 years old?
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Isaac. (Genesis 21:1-5)
What special gift did Jacob give his son Joseph?
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An ornate robe. Older translations call it a "coat of many colours" or "coat of many colors." Joseph's brothers were jealous of him. (Genesis 37:3-4)
Where did Joseph end up after his brothers sold him?
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Egypt. Later God helped Joseph become a leader there, and he saved his family from a famine. (Genesis 37:28; 41:41; 45:7)
Moses and the Journey Out of Egypt
These questions come from the book of Exodus.
Where did Moses's mother hide him when he was a baby?
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In a basket among the reeds by the bank of the Nile River. She did this to keep him safe. (Exodus 2:3)
Who found baby Moses in the basket?
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Pharaoh's daughter. She felt sorry for the baby and raised him as her own son. (Exodus 2:5-10)
How did God talk to Moses in the desert?
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From a bush that was on fire but did not burn up. (Exodus 3:2-4)
What sea did God split so the Israelites could walk across on dry ground?
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The Red Sea. God pushed the water back with a strong wind. (Exodus 14:21-22; 15:4)
What food did God send from heaven for the Israelites to eat in the desert?
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Manna. It was white and tasted like wafers made with honey. (Exodus 16:14-15, 31)
How many commandments did God give Moses on the stone tablets?
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Ten. They are called the Ten Commandments. (Exodus 34:28)
Brave Heroes of the Old Testament
These questions come from Joshua, Judges, 1 Samuel, 1 Kings, Esther, Daniel, and Jonah.
Which city's walls fell down after the Israelites marched around it and shouted?
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Jericho. The people marched around the city for seven days, and on the seventh day the walls fell. (Joshua 6:15-20)
Which strong man's strength was connected to his long hair?
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Samson. His hair had never been cut because he was set apart to God from birth. (Judges 16:17)
Which boy heard God call his name in the night while he was sleeping in the house of the Lord?
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Samuel. At first he thought old Eli was calling him. Then he told God he was listening. (1 Samuel 3:4-10)
What was David's job when he was a boy?
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He was a shepherd. He took care of his father's sheep. (1 Samuel 16:11; 17:34-35)
What did David use to defeat the giant Goliath?
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A sling and one stone. David trusted God to help him win. (1 Samuel 17:45-50)
When God told young King Solomon to ask for anything, what did he ask for?
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Wisdom. He asked for a wise heart so he could lead God's people well. (1 Kings 3:9-12)
What birds brought food to the prophet Elijah?
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Ravens. They brought him bread and meat every morning and evening. (1 Kings 17:4-6)
Which queen bravely went to the king to save her people?
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Queen Esther. She asked the king to protect the Jewish people from a plan to destroy them. (Esther 4:16; 7:3)
Who was thrown into a den of lions for praying to God?
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Daniel. God sent an angel to shut the lions' mouths, and Daniel was not hurt. (Daniel 6:16-22)
How many young men were thrown into the fiery furnace?
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Three: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. The king saw a fourth person walking with them in the fire, and they came out unharmed. (Daniel 3:20-27)
What city did God tell Jonah to go to?
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Nineveh. Jonah ran the other way on a ship instead. (Jonah 1:1-3)
What swallowed Jonah?
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A huge fish. The Bible calls it a fish; it does not say it was a whale. (Jonah 1:17)
How long was Jonah inside the fish?
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Three days and three nights. (Jonah 1:17)
The Life of Jesus
These questions come from the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. For more questions about the birth of Jesus, see our Christmas Bible trivia.
In what town was Jesus born?
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Bethlehem. (Matthew 2:1; Luke 2:4-7)
Where did Mary lay baby Jesus after He was born?
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In a manger. A manger is a box that holds food for animals. (Luke 2:7)
What was the name of Jesus's mother?
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Mary. The angel Gabriel told her she would have a son and name Him Jesus. (Luke 1:26-31)
Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River?
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John the Baptist. (Matthew 3:13-16)
What was the first miracle Jesus did?
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He turned water into wine at a wedding in Cana. (John 2:1-11)
How many disciples did Jesus choose to be His apostles?
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Twelve. (Matthew 10:1-4)
What job did Peter and his brother Andrew have before they followed Jesus?
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They were fishermen. Jesus told them He would make them fishers of people. (Matthew 4:18-19)
How many loaves of bread and fish did a boy share so Jesus could feed a big crowd?
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Five small loaves and two small fish. Jesus fed about 5,000 men with them. (John 6:9-11)
Which disciple got out of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus?
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Peter. When he got scared and started to sink, Jesus caught him. (Matthew 14:28-31)
Which short man climbed a tree so he could see Jesus?
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Zacchaeus. He climbed a sycamore-fig tree, and Jesus went to his house that day. (Luke 19:1-6)
What did Jesus say when His disciples tried to keep children away from Him?
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He told them to let the children come to Him and not to stop them. (Mark 10:13-16)
In Jesus's story about a lost sheep, how many sheep did the shepherd have?
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One hundred. He left the ninety-nine to look for the one that was lost. (Luke 15:3-6)
In Jesus's story, who stopped to help the man who was hurt on the road?
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A Samaritan. The priest and the Levite passed by, but the Samaritan took care of him. (Luke 10:30-35)
Which friend of Jesus came out of the tomb alive after being dead for four days?
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Lazarus. Jesus called him by name in a loud voice, and he walked out. (John 11:17, 43-44)
On which day after He died did Jesus rise from the dead?
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On the third day. It was the first day of the week, Sunday. (Luke 24:1-7)
Who was the first person to see Jesus after He rose from the dead, according to John's Gospel?
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Mary Magdalene. She saw Him near the tomb and at first thought He was the gardener. (John 20:14-18)
Where did Jesus go at the end of His time on earth?
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Up into heaven. His disciples watched Him go up until a cloud hid Him. (Acts 1:9-11)
The Early Church
These questions come from the book of Acts.
What did Saul see on the road to Damascus when Jesus spoke to him?
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A bright light from heaven. Saul later became known as Paul and told many people about Jesus. (Acts 9:3-6; 13:9)
What were Paul and Silas doing in jail at midnight?
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Praying and singing hymns to God. Then an earthquake opened the prison doors. (Acts 16:25-26)
More Ways to Play
Kids who like guessing games can try our Bible riddles, where each riddle gives clues about a Bible character. To learn the full story of the shepherd boy who became king, read who was David in the Bible.
You can also turn any question above into a drawing activity. Ask kids to draw the scene, such as Noah's ark or Daniel with the lions, and then read the verse together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are good Bible trivia questions for kids?
Good Bible trivia questions for kids focus on well-known stories such as creation, Noah's ark, Moses, David and Goliath, Daniel in the lions' den, Jonah, and the life of Jesus. Keep questions short and give answers with a Bible reference so kids can read the story.
What age is this Bible trivia for?
These questions are written for children about 5 to 12 years old. Younger children may need hints, and older children can read the questions aloud to the group.
How can I make Bible trivia fun for kids?
Play in teams, give points for correct answers, and offer hints when a child gets stuck. Reading the verse after each answer helps kids learn the story behind the question.
Did a whale swallow Jonah?
The Bible says a huge fish swallowed Jonah (Jonah 1:17). It does not use the word whale in the book of Jonah.