Classic Biblical Epics
1 / 15The grandest stories ever told on the silver screen! Test your knowledge of Hollywood's spectacular biblical and religious epic films.
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Who played Moses in Cecil B. DeMille's 'The Ten Commandments' (1956)?
About Classic Biblical Epics
The grandest stories ever told on the silver screen! Test your knowledge of Hollywood's spectacular biblical and religious epic films. Classic Biblical Epics packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. Who played Moses in Cecil B. DeMille's 'The Ten Commandments' (1956)?
Answer: Charlton Heston
2. In 'Ben-Hur' (1959), the famous chariot race takes place in which ancient city?
Answer: Jerusalem
3. Who played the title role in 'Ben-Hur' (1959)?
Answer: Charlton Heston
4. In 'The Ten Commandments' (1956), who played the Pharaoh Rameses?
Answer: Yul Brynner
5. Which 1953 biblical epic stars Richard Burton as Marcellus Gallio, a Roman tribune who wins Christ's robe at dice?
Answer: The Robe
Frequently asked questions
Can I print Classic Biblical Epics?
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, Classic Biblical Epics fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Classic Biblical Epics?
Classic Biblical Epics 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 Classic Biblical Epics free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Classic Biblical Epics — 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.
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