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New Testament
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Old Testament
100

James’s mom has four children. Their names are April, May, June, and ______?

James

100

What city was the first to be attacked by an atomic bomb?

Hiroshima

100

How many books are in the New Testament?

27

100

Name the seven continents 

Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Oceania, Europe, North America, South America.

100

When referring to a type of music, what does R&B stand for?

Rhythm and blues

100

“There's no place like home.”

The Wizard of Oz

100

How many books are there in the Old Testament?

39

200

Where can you find cities, towns, shops, and streets but no people?

A map

200

What is the largest organ in the human body?

Skin

200

Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented at the Temple as a baby?

Simeon

200

Which U.S. state has the most active volcanoes?

Alaska.  

There are about 169 volcanoes in the United States that scientists consider active. Most of these (~130) are located in Alaska, where eruptions occur virtually every year. 

200

What record label did the Beatles establish?

Apple Records

200

What was the first movie by Pixar to receive a rating higher than G in the United States?  Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, The Incredibles, or Toy Story

The Incredibles received a PG rating for "action violence".

200

What relation was Jacob to Abraham?

Grandson
300

I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?

seven

300

The ancient Egyptian writing system was called what?

Hieroglyphics

300

What is the shortest book in the New Testament?

2 John

300

What is Earth's largest continent?

Currently, Asia is Earth's largest continent at approximately 17,300,000 square miles (44,806,812 sq km). Africa comes in second at about 11,700,000 square miles (30,300,000 sq km).

300

Which country artist recorded two of his best-selling albums in prison? Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, or Randy Travis?

Cash's most popular and best-selling albums were the live albums he recorded in prisons: namely, Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison in 1968 and Johnny Cash at San Quentin in 1969.

300

Why was Jennifer Grey hesitant to accept the role of Baby in Dirty Dancing? The cast included non-union actors, she thought the character was too silly, she couldn't dance, or she disliked Patrick Swayze.

Patrick Swayze had to personally convince Jennifer Grey to co-star with him in Dirty Dancing (1987) because she had disliked him so much while filming Red Dawn (1984).

300

Who was the mother of Samuel?

Hannah

400

If you are running in a race and you pass the person in second place, what place are you in?

Second place

400

A2+ B2 = C2 is known as the…

Pythagorean Theorem

400

Who is the high priest of Jerusalem who put Jesus on trial?

Caiaphas

400

What percentage of the River Nile is located in Egypt? 9%, 22%, 83% or 100%?

Although it is generally associated with Egypt, only 22% of the Nile's course runs through Egypt.

400

How many different instruments did Prince play on his debut album?  3, 27, 18, or 9?

Prince's first album, For You, was recorded at Record Plant Studios. The album was mixed in Los Angeles and released on April 7, 1978. According to the album notes, Prince wrote, produced, arranged, composed, and played all 27 instruments on the recording.

400

"You're gonna need a bigger boat."

Jaws

400

What was the name of Adam’s third son?

Seth

500

What has many keys but can’t open a single lock?

Piano

500

Who wrote the national anthem of the United States of America?

Francis Scott Key

500

Who takes Jesus’s body off the cross?

Joseph of Arimathea

500

Which is the world's largest country by size?

Russia

500

What kind of album did Snoop Dogg release in 2018? Gospel, Hip Hop, Country, or Blues?

In 2018, Snoop announced that he was "a born-again Christian" and released his first gospel album, Bible of Love.

500

“Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.”

Back to the Future

500

In which prophecy do we read about the valley of dry bones?

Ezekiel

600

I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest man can’t hold me for more than 5 minutes.  What am I?

Breath

600

What is the main character in a story called?

A protagonist

600

Paul was shipwrecked on what island?

Malta

600

Which African nation has the most pyramids? Algeria, Libya, Egypt, or Sudan?

Sudan is home to over 200 pyramids, more than twice that of Egypt.

600

Which music superstar was offered a professional ice-hockey contract back in 2012?

Justin Bieber

600

"You talking to me?"

Taxi Driver

600

What was the name of Abraham’s nephew?

Lot

700

What can travel around the world but stays in one corner?

A stamp

700

The first fireworks were invented in the 7th century in what country?

China

700

For how many days did Jesus appear to his disciples after his resurrection?

40

700

What is the oldest city in the world?  Jericho, Athens, Damascus, or Jerusalem?

Damascus, the capital of Syria, is widely believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, with evidence of habitation dating back at least 11,000 years. Its location and persistence have made the city a nexus for civilizations come and gone. Today its metropolitan area is home to about 2.5 million people, and in 2008 it was named the Arab Capital of Culture.

700

What is the better known stage name of Robyn Fenty?

Rhianna

700

In The Wizard of Oz (1939), what was used to simulate snow during the poppy scene? Asbestos, corn flakes, powdered sugar, or coconut flakes?  

The snow wasn't the only asbestos-laden element of production: The Wicked Witch's broom was made of asbestos, as was the Scarecrow's entire outfit.

700

What weapons did Gideon use to defeat the Midianites?

Trumpets, pitchers, and lamps

800

What starts with a P, ends with an E and has thousands of letters?

Post Office

800

What is the only king in a deck of cards without a moustache?

Diamonds, clubs and spades are by association linked respectively with the corruption of wealth, war and death. In contrast, the heart as an organ is pure, open, undisguised -- it does not wear artifice -- hence the clean-shaven King of Hearts.

800

Paul and Silas were imprisoned during the second missionary journey, but in what city did this happen?

Phillipi

800

What country has the most natural lakes? India, Canada, United States, or Australia?

Canada has more than half of all the natural lakes in the world. An impressive nine percent of the country is covered in fresh water.

800

He is noted for his guitar solo on Stairway to Heaven?

Jimmy Page

800

"I’m bad, and that’s good. I will never be good, and that’s not bad. There’s no one I’d rather be than me."

Wreck-It Ralph

800

Which king had the longest reign over the Kingdom of Israel?

Jeroboam II