Columbus Day Bible Quiz — Questions and Answers
All 10 questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the King James Version reference. Use this page as a study guide, an answer key, or a quick review sheet.
Q1.What did God command Abram to leave?
- A. His country, kindred, and father's house ✓
- B. His flocks only
- C. His tent
- D. His city only
Answer: His country, kindred, and father's house
Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee. (Genesis 12:1)
Q2.What does Psalm 107:23-24 describe about those who go down to the sea?
- A. They see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep ✓
- B. They find only danger
- C. They lose their way
- D. They discover gold
Answer: They see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep. (Psalm 107:23-24)
Q3.What does Proverbs 3:5-6 say about trusting the LORD?
- A. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths ✓
- B. He shall give thee wealth
- C. He shall make thee famous
- D. He shall remove all obstacles
Answer: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Q4.What does Isaiah 41:10 say about fearing not?
- A. Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God ✓
- B. Fear is natural
- C. Fear keeps you safe
- D. Fear is wisdom
Answer: Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. (Isaiah 41:10)
Q5.What did Jesus say about going into all the world?
- A. Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature ✓
- B. Stay in your own land
- C. Build towers
- D. Gather wealth
Answer: Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. (Mark 16:15)
Q6.What does Psalm 24:1 say the earth belongs to?
- A. The LORD, and the fulness thereof ✓
- B. The kings of the earth
- C. The explorers
- D. The nations
Answer: The LORD, and the fulness thereof
The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. (Psalm 24:1)
Q7.What does Acts 17:26 say God hath determined?
- A. The times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation ✓
- B. Who will be rich
- C. Who will be famous
- D. Who will discover new lands
Answer: The times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation
And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation. (Acts 17:26)
Q8.What does Joshua 1:9 command about being strong and courageous?
- A. Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest ✓
- B. Be cautious and timid
- C. Wait for signs
- D. Turn back from danger
Answer: Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. (Joshua 1:9)
Q9.What does Psalm 19:1-4 say the heavens declare?
- A. The glory of God; and their line is gone out through all the earth ✓
- B. The power of man
- C. The wisdom of kings
- D. The wealth of nations
Answer: The glory of God; and their line is gone out through all the earth
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. (Psalm 19:1-4)
Q10.What does Romans 10:18 say about hearing the word?
- A. Their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world ✓
- B. Only a few have heard
- C. It is hidden from nations
- D. It is only for Israel
Answer: Their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world
But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. (Romans 10:18)