Bible Trivia
PC3/CLU Staff
Springtime
Spring Flowers & Plants
Historical Retreats
100

This mountain is where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

What is Mount Sinai

100

This staff member ran their first marathon when they were 16 years old.

Who is Hannah Bidne with PC3

100

This Christian holiday, celebrated in spring, commemorates the resurrection of Jesus and is observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox.

What is Easter

100

This bright yellow flower often symbolizes spring and is one of the first to bloom after winter.

What is a daffodil

100

In the Bible, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt to escape Pharaoh’s army in this event, which can be seen as a spiritual and physical retreat.

What is the Exodus

200

This king of Israel, known for his wisdom, built the First Temple in Jerusalem.

Who is Solomon

200

This staff member has VERY straight thumbs.

Who is Elizabeth Zaiger with CLU

200

This meteorological phenomenon, common in spring in the U.S., forms when warm, moist air meets cold, dry air and can produce severe thunderstorms.

What is a cold front

200

This bulb flower, often red, pink, or purple, is celebrated in the Netherlands each spring.

What is a tulip

200

During the American Revolutionary War, George Washington and his troops famously crossed this icy river before surprising the Hessians in Trenton.

What is the Delaware River

300

According to the Gospels, this Roman governor authorized the crucifixion of Jesus.

Who is Pontius Pilate

300

This staff member once stole a student's car and never got caught.

Who is Drew Swanberg from PC3

300

In many regions, this seasonal phenomenon occurs when plants begin flowering after winter dormancy due to longer daylight and warmer temperatures.

What is spring bloom (or blooming)

300

This climbing plant, famous for its purple blooms and fragrant smell, is often seen covering pergolas in spring.

What is wisteria

300

During World War II, Allied forces famously retreated from this French port city in 1940 in a massive evacuation.

What is Dunkirk

400

This New Testament book is written as a letter to seven churches in Asia before describing prophetic visions.

What is the Book of Revelation

400

This staff member used to own chickens and knew them all by name.

Who is Lilli Rooks with PC3

400

This astronomical event marks the official beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, when day and night are nearly equal in length.

What is the vernal equinox

400

Known as the “queen of spring flowers,” this flower has over 150 species and is a popular choice for gardens and floral arrangements.

What is the lily

400

In 1863, during the American Civil War, Confederate General Robert E. Lee was forced to retreat after this pivotal battle in Pennsylvania.

What is the Battle of Gettysburg

500

In the Book of Daniel, this Babylonian king saw the writing on the wall during a feast shortly before his kingdom fell.

Who is Belshazzar

500

This staff member was on their college's rodeo team and was classified as a D1 athlete.

Who is Trent Marshall with CLU

500

In Japan, the spring tradition of viewing cherry blossoms is known by this name.

What is Hanami

500

This ancient springtime plant is often associated with medicinal uses and has white, bell-shaped flowers; it’s sometimes called “Our Lady’s Tears.”

What is the lily of the valley

500

Napoleon’s army suffered huge losses during this retreat in 1812 when they tried to leave Russia in the harsh winter.

What is the Retreat from Moscow

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