Bible & Hymns
1 / 15How well do you know the Good Book and classic hymns? Test your knowledge of beloved Bible stories, famous verses, and timeless church hymns!
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According to the Book of Genesis, what did God create on the first day?
About Bible & Hymns
Bible & Hymns is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions. How well do you know the Good Book and classic hymns? Test your knowledge of beloved Bible stories, famous verses, and timeless church hymns! A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. According to the Book of Genesis, what did God create on the first day?
Answer: Light
In Genesis 1:3, God said 'Let there be light,' and there was light. This was the very first act of creation.
2. Who was swallowed by a great fish after trying to flee from God's command?
Answer: Jonah
In the Book of Jonah, God told Jonah to go to Nineveh, but Jonah tried to flee by sea. God sent a great fish that swallowed Jonah for three days and three nights.
3. Which famous hymn begins with the words 'Amazing grace, how sweet the sound'?
Answer: Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace was written by John Newton in 1772. Newton was a former slave trader who underwent a spiritual conversion and became a clergyman.
4. How many disciples did Jesus choose?
Answer: 12
Jesus chose 12 disciples (also called apostles): Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot.
5. In the story of David and Goliath, what weapon did David use to defeat the giant?
Answer: A sling and a stone
In 1 Samuel 17, the young shepherd David defeated the Philistine giant Goliath with a sling and a single smooth stone, striking him in the forehead.
Things you'll learn along the way
- How Great Thou Art was originally a Swedish hymn ('O Store Gud') written by Carl Boberg in 1885. It was later translated into English by Stuart K. Hine in 1949.
- Genesis 7:6 states that Noah was 600 years old when the floodwaters came upon the earth. According to the Bible, Noah lived to be 950 years old.
- Psalm 23, attributed to King David, is one of the most beloved passages in the Bible. It portrays God as a caring shepherd who provides for and protects His flock.
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after Bible & Hymns?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Bible & Hymns?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Bible & Hymns fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Bible & Hymns?
Bible & Hymns has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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