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Test your knowledge of the Old and New Testaments — famous verses, biblical characters, and timeless stories!

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How many days did it take God to create the world, according to Genesis?

About Bible Trivia for Seniors

Bible Trivia for Seniors is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 8 easy, 7 medium questions. Test your knowledge of the Old and New Testaments — famous verses, biblical characters, and timeless stories! 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. 1. How many days did it take God to create the world, according to Genesis?

    Answer: 6 days

    According to Genesis, God created the world in 6 days and rested on the 7th day.

  2. 2. Who built the ark to save his family and animals from the Great Flood?

    Answer: Noah

    Noah built the ark at God's command to survive the Great Flood, as told in Genesis chapters 6–9.

  3. 3. What are the first four books of the New Testament collectively called?

    Answer: The Gospels

    The first four books — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — are called the Gospels, meaning 'good news.'

  4. 4. Who parted the Red Sea to lead the Israelites out of Egypt?

    Answer: Moses

    Moses parted the Red Sea with God's power, allowing the Israelites to escape Pharaoh's army (Exodus 14).

  5. 5. How many apostles did Jesus choose?

    Answer: 12

    Jesus chose 12 apostles, also called disciples, to be his closest followers and spread his teachings.

Things you'll learn along the way

  • The Ten Commandments are first given in Exodus chapter 20, when God speaks to Moses on Mount Sinai.
  • 'Jesus wept' (John 11:35) is the shortest verse in the King James Bible, just two words long.
  • Jonah was swallowed by a great fish (often called a whale) after trying to flee from God's command to preach in Nineveh.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in Bible Trivia for Seniors?

Bible Trivia for Seniors 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.

Is Bible Trivia for Seniors free to play?

Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Bible Trivia for Seniors — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.

How long does Bible Trivia for Seniors take?

Most players finish Bible Trivia for Seniors in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.

What's a good follow-up after Bible Trivia for Seniors?

If you enjoyed this nostalgia trivia 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.

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