Bible-Old Testament
Which Old Testament book begins with a genealogical record tracing humanity from Adam?
Genesis
Which Gospel opens with a genealogy tracing Jesus back to Adam rather than Abraham?
Luke
What large land mammal native to Alaska has shoulder humps, thick fur, and can weigh over 1,200 pounds?
Moose
What macronutrient provides the most calories per gram?
Fat
What Christian season begins four Sundays before Christmas?
Advent
What Hebrew word is commonly translated “law” and refers to instruction or teaching, especially in the books of Moses?
Torah
What Greek term meaning “good news” gives us the word “gospel”?
Euangelion
What body of water separates Alaska from Russia?
The Bering Strait
What cooking method uses indirect dry heat, typically in an oven?
Baking
In which country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?
Germany
Which prophet confronted King David after his sin with Bathsheba?
Nathan
Which apostle delivered the sermon at Pentecost recorded in Acts chapter 2?
Peter
What Indigenous language family includes many Interior Alaska Native peoples?
Athabaskan
What protein formed from wheat flour gives bread dough its elasticity?
Gluten
In Ukraine and some Eastern European countries, what decorative item made of straw is hung in homes at Christmas to symbolize prosperity and ancestors?
A didukh
According to Deuteronomy, on what mountain did Moses die without entering the Promised Land?
Mount Nebo
What New Testament letter was written to address divisions, immorality, and misuse of spiritual gifts in the church at Corinth?
First Corinthians
What type of forest biome dominates much of Interior Alaska and is characterized by spruce, permafrost, and cold-adapted soils?
Boreal forest (taiga)
What French culinary term describes a sauce base made from fat and flour cooked together?
Roux
In Norway, what household item is traditionally hidden on Christmas Eve to prevent witches and evil spirits from stealing it?
Brooms
Which Old Testament book never explicitly mentions the name of God, yet centers on divine providence and is read during Purim?
Esther
Which New Testament book contains the phrase “faith without works is dead”?
James
What extreme winter temperature phenomenon occurs when dense cold air settles into valleys, making valley temperatures colder than surrounding higher elevations?
Temperature inversion
What temperature range (in Fahrenheit) is considered the food safety “danger zone”?
Approximately 40°F to 140°F
In which country is it traditional to eat KFC as a Christmas meal?
Japan