2nd Semester Trivia

Pentateuch

100

How many books are in the Pentateuch?

5

200

Which 5 books are in the Pentateuch? (IN ORDER)

Genesis, Exodus, Leveticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

300

Which two books from the Pentateuch are about the creation of the universe and God's covenants? Which three books are about laws for ancient Israelites? 

Creation of Universe/Covenants: Genesis and Exodus

Ancient Israelite Laws: Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy 

400

What is the major thematic question of the Pentateuch?

How did the world come to be?

500

The Pentateuch is also the foundation for what other religion? 

Judaism

Historical Books

100

Name one book from the historical section. 

Joshua, 1st and 2nd Samuel, Ruth 

200

Which group of people does the Historical Section focus on? Where do they try settle?  

The Ancient Israelites and the "holy land"

300

King David has affair with his top soldiers wife. What are both of their names?

Uriah and Bathsheeba

400

True or False: the Historical books are all actual stories that happened in Ancient Israelite History. 

False. Some books are embellished versions of history or fictional 'novellas' to make help make the author's point.

500

What is the central thematic question of the Historical Section?

How is God active in our daily lives? 

Wisdom Literature

100

What were the four books we focused on in Wisdom Literature? 

Job, Song of Songs, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes

200

What is retribution theology? 

God rewards those who do right, God punishes those who do wrong. 

300

What does the word "Chokmah" mean for ancient israelites?

Wisdom is living your life according to God's laws.

400

What did "Hevel" mean to the Ancient Israelites? 

Everything (except God) is temporary. Wisdom tells should live life to honor only what is permanent.

500

What is the central thematic question of Wisdom Literature?

How do I live a good life? 

2nd Semester Topics

100

What is the last section of the Old Testament called?

the Prophets (Daniel, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jonah)

200

What section of the Bible comes AFTER the prophets?

The Gospels - (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John)

300

Who are the "letter writers" of the New Testament? Hint: there are three.

Paul, Peter, and James

400

What is the central thematic question of the Prophetic section?

How do we create just and peaceful societies, to be in right relationship with God?

500

What is the final book of the Catholic Bible and what does it focus on?

Revelations - will the followers of Jesus remain faithful or will they compromise with the world? 

Mr. Block Trivia

100

What state did Mr. Block grow up in?

California

200

Which of the following series has Mr. Block read through the most times? The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, or Divergent? 

Harry Potter

300

What university did Mr. Block attend?

University of Portland

400

How many siblings does Mr. Block have?

1 - his older sister, Tenley

500

What country did Mr. Block teach internationally in? An extra 100 points if you can name the city too. 

Santiago, Chile