Bible Trivia
How does the author of 1 John refer to his readers?
'Children'
What is the Lord's Prayer also known as?
The 'Our Father'
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
'Seward's Folly' or the purchasing of Alaska from Russia happened on what date?
October 18, 1867
What is the main profession of the Nintendo character Luigi?
Plumber
Where did the Pharisees claim Jesus got his power from?
Beelzebub
What Roman emperor blamed the Christians after Rome caught on fire in 64AD?
Emperor Nero
What explorer is America named after?
Amerigo Vespucci
How much of Alaska lies inside of the Arctic Circle?
One third
Which boxer could 'Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee'?
Muhammad Ali
Who is Paul's fellow prisoner in the book of Philemon?
Epaphras
Arius was a popular preacher in the 4th century. He taught that Jesus did not exist eternally in the Holy Trinity but was created by the Father. At the Council of Nicaea, what did St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) Bishop of Myra do to Arius?
Punched him in the face
How many states were purchased in the Louisiana Purchase?
15
What is the Alaskan State Tree?
Sitka Spruce
What dog breed was traditionally kept by monks in the Swiss Alps to help find lost travellers?
Saint Bernard
Who would have nothing to do with the author of 3 John?
Diotrephes
The Aquarii were an ancient Christian denomination accused of heresy while taking Communion. Instead of providing wine, the Aquarii gave what?
Water
Why was the US Secret Service officially formed?
The Secret Service was formed in 1865 to stop rampant counterfeiting after the Civil War
Alaska has 5 species of Salmon. What are they?
King, Silver, Red, Chum, Pink
What do the colors of the American flag represent?
Red - hardiness and valor
White - purity and innocence
Blue - vigilance, perseverance, justice
Who begins their book with 'Hear O heavens; Give ear O Earth for the Lord hath spoken'?
Isaiah
With Constantine's Edict of Milan in mind: what event, more than any other, lead to the need for Christianity to establish an orthodox set of beliefs?
Christianity becoming the predominant religion of the Roman Empire
In what city is the only monument to an insect in the world?
Enterprise, Alabama
What is the largest National Park in the Alaska AND the United States?
Wrangell-Elias National Park
Which planet has over 145 moons?
Saturn