Bible Trivia
Easy Bible Trivia: 50 Questions and Answers for Beginners
This easy Bible trivia list has 50 questions about the best-known people and events in Scripture, from creation in Genesis to the vision of a new heaven and earth in Revelation. The questions suit beginners, family game nights, youth groups, and anyone warming up before harder rounds. Every answer includes a book, chapter, and verse so you can read the passage yourself.
Tap "Show answer" to reveal each answer. Questions are grouped by section of the Bible.
About This Easy Bible Trivia
These questions stay with well-known stories and avoid obscure names and numbers. Many of them come from passages taught in Sunday school or read at Christmas and Easter. If you get most of them right, move on to Bible quiz questions for adults or hard Bible trivia.
Some answers note where a common saying differs from what the text says. The verse reference is the place to check.
A simple way to score: give one point for each correct answer and read the questions in order. Fifty questions take about 30 to 45 minutes with a group. For a shorter game, play one section and keep the rest for another night.
The references use chapter and verse numbers from standard English Bibles. Where an answer draws on more than one passage, both references are listed so you can compare them.
Genesis: Beginnings
Genesis covers creation, the flood, and the families of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. These twelve questions follow the book in order, from the first day of creation to Jacob's twelve sons.
What is the first book of the Bible?
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Genesis. It opens with God creating the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1)
What did God create on the first day?
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Light. God separated the light from the darkness and called them day and night. (Genesis 1:3-5)
In whose image did God create human beings?
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His own image. God created them male and female. (Genesis 1:27)
Which of Adam and Eve's sons killed his brother?
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Cain killed his brother Abel. (Genesis 4:8)
How many of each kind of clean animal did God tell Noah to take into the ark?
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Seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, and one pair of every kind of unclean animal. The popular picture of animals only going "two by two" leaves out this detail. (Genesis 7:2)
What tower did people build so they could reach the heavens?
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The tower of Babel. God confused their language and scattered them. (Genesis 11:4-9)
What was Abraham's name before God changed it?
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Abram. God changed it to Abraham, meaning father of many. (Genesis 17:5)
Whose wife looked back at Sodom and became a pillar of salt?
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Lot's wife. (Genesis 19:26)
Which twin brother sold his birthright for a bowl of stew?
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Esau. He sold it to his younger twin, Jacob. (Genesis 25:29-34)
What did Jacob see in a dream at Bethel?
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A stairway reaching from earth to heaven, with angels going up and down on it. (Genesis 28:12)
What new name did God give Jacob?
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Israel. (Genesis 32:28)
How many sons did Jacob have?
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Twelve. Their families became the twelve tribes of Israel. (Genesis 35:22-26; 49:28)
Exodus to Deuteronomy: Moses and the Law
The next four books tell how God brought Israel out of slavery in Egypt, gave the law at Mount Sinai, and led the people through the wilderness. Moses is the central human figure in all four books.
Which Egyptian ruler refused to let the Israelites go?
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Pharaoh. God sent plagues on Egypt before Pharaoh let them leave. (Exodus 5:1-2; 12:31)
What was the tenth plague on Egypt?
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The death of the firstborn. The Israelites were spared by putting lamb's blood on their doorframes. (Exodus 12:12-13, 29)
What yearly feast remembers the night God passed over the Israelites' homes?
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The Passover. (Exodus 12:14, 27)
Who was Moses's brother who spoke for him before Pharaoh?
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Aaron. (Exodus 4:14-16)
On what mountain did God give Moses the Ten Commandments?
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Mount Sinai. (Exodus 19:20; 31:18)
What idol did the Israelites make while Moses was on the mountain?
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A golden calf. Aaron made it from their gold earrings. (Exodus 32:2-4)
How many years did the Israelites wander in the wilderness?
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Forty years. (Numbers 14:33-34)
Whose donkey spoke to him on the road?
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Balaam's donkey. (Numbers 22:28)
Who led Israel into the Promised Land after Moses died?
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Joshua. (Joshua 1:1-2)
Judges, Kings, and Prophets
This section runs from Israel's entry into Canaan through the judges, the kings, and the exile in Babylon. It includes the Psalms, which were written across much of this period.
Which woman in Jericho hid two Israelite spies on her roof?
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Rahab. She hid them under stalks of flax. (Joshua 2:1-6)
Which judge tested God with a fleece?
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Gideon. He asked for the fleece to be wet and the ground dry, then the reverse. (Judges 6:36-40)
Which Moabite woman promised to go wherever her mother-in-law Naomi went?
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Ruth. (Ruth 1:16)
Who was the first king of Israel?
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Saul. (1 Samuel 10:1, 24)
Which king of Israel wrote many of the Psalms?
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David. Many psalms are titled as psalms of David. (2 Samuel 23:1; Psalm 23)
Who built the first temple in Jerusalem?
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Solomon, the son of David. (1 Kings 6:1, 14)
Which prophet was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind?
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Elijah. A chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared, and Elijah went up in a whirlwind. (2 Kings 2:11)
On which mountain did Elijah challenge the prophets of Baal?
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Mount Carmel. God answered Elijah with fire from heaven. (1 Kings 18:19-39)
Which king of Babylon threw three men into a fiery furnace?
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Nebuchadnezzar. (Daniel 3:19-20)
Who read and explained the writing on the wall at King Belshazzar's feast?
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Daniel. The writing announced that Belshazzar's kingdom would end and be divided. (Daniel 5:25-28)
Which book of the Bible is the longest by chapter count?
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Psalms, with 150 psalms. Measured by the number of words in the original Hebrew, Jeremiah is longer. (Psalm 150)
Which psalm describes the Lord as a shepherd who leads His sheep beside quiet waters?
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Psalm 23. (Psalm 23:1-2)
The Gospels: Jesus's Life and Teaching
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John each record the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. These questions cover His baptism and temptation, His teaching, and the events of His final week.
What are the first four books of the New Testament called?
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The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. (Matthew 1:1; Mark 1:1)
Which relative of Jesus was sent to prepare the way for Him?
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John the Baptist. His mother Elizabeth was a relative of Mary. (Luke 1:36; Mark 1:2-4)
How long did Jesus fast in the wilderness before He was tempted?
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Forty days and forty nights. (Matthew 4:1-2)
What sermon includes the Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer?
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The Sermon on the Mount. (Matthew 5:1-12; 6:9-13)
In the parable of the prodigal son, what did the father do when his son came home?
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He ran to him, hugged him, and threw a feast to celebrate. (Luke 15:20-24)
Which disciple betrayed Jesus?
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Judas Iscariot. He was paid thirty pieces of silver. (Matthew 26:14-16)
How many times did Peter deny knowing Jesus?
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Three times, before the rooster crowed. (Matthew 26:69-75)
Which Roman governor sentenced Jesus to be crucified?
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Pontius Pilate. (Matthew 27:2, 24-26)
Which disciple said he would not believe unless he saw the nail marks in Jesus's hands?
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Thomas. (John 20:24-25)
Acts to Revelation: The Church
Acts records the spread of the gospel from Jerusalem after Jesus returned to heaven. The letters that follow were written to churches and church leaders, and Revelation closes the Bible.
On what day did the Holy Spirit come on the disciples in Jerusalem?
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The day of Pentecost. (Acts 2:1-4)
Who was stoned to death in Acts 7 while praying that the Lord would not hold the sin against his killers?
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Stephen. (Acts 7:59-60)
What was Paul's name before he was known as Paul?
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Saul. Acts notes that Saul was also called Paul. Read more in who was Paul in the Bible. (Acts 13:9)
Which disciple was a tax collector before following Jesus?
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Matthew, also called Levi. (Matthew 9:9; Luke 5:27)
What is the last book of the Bible?
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Revelation. It was given to John on the island of Patmos. (Revelation 1:1, 9)
According to Paul, what are the three things that remain, and which is the greatest?
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Faith, hope, and love. The greatest is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13)
To which young church leader did Paul write two New Testament letters?
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Timothy. Paul called him his true son in the faith. (1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Timothy 1:2)
What did Paul say is the wage of sin?
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Death. He said the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus. (Romans 6:23)
Where These Stories Are Found
If you want to read the stories behind these easy Bible trivia questions, these chapters are a good place to start. Each one is a complete account you can read in one sitting.
- Creation: Genesis 1-2
- Noah and the flood: Genesis 6-9
- Joseph and his brothers: Genesis 37-45
- The ten plagues and the Passover: Exodus 7-12
- Crossing the Red Sea: Exodus 14
- The fall of Jericho: Joshua 6
- Ruth and Naomi: Ruth 1-4
- David and Goliath: 1 Samuel 17
- Elijah on Mount Carmel: 1 Kings 18
- Daniel and the lions: Daniel 6
- The Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5-7
- The death and resurrection of Jesus: Luke 22-24
- Pentecost: Acts 2
Reading the full chapter often answers follow-up questions the trivia does not cover, such as why Pharaoh changed his mind or what happened to Goliath's sword. It also helps players remember the answer the next time the question comes up.
Knowing the order of the 66 books makes it easier to find the references in each answer.
Tips for Hosting an Easy Bible Trivia Game
- Read the question twice before anyone answers.
- Give one point for the answer and a bonus point for naming the book it comes from.
- After each round, read one of the referenced passages aloud.
- Let the youngest player choose which section to play next.
- Keep a Bible open on the table so anyone can look up a disputed answer.
- Mix in riddles from our Bible riddles list for variety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an easy Bible trivia question?
An easy Bible trivia question asks about a well-known person or event, such as who built the ark (Noah, Genesis 6:14) or who defeated Goliath (David, 1 Samuel 17:50). The answer should be something a regular reader or Sunday school student has likely heard.
Are these questions good for beginners?
Yes. They cover major stories across the Old and New Testaments and include a verse reference for every answer, so beginners can read the passage and learn the context.
How many books are in the Bible?
The Protestant Bible has 66 books: 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. Catholic and Orthodox Bibles include additional books.
Did Noah take two of every animal?
Genesis 6:19-20 gives the general command to bring two of every kind, male and female. Genesis 7:2-3 then specifies seven pairs of every kind of clean animal and bird, and one pair of every kind of unclean animal.