Creation & Early Genesis Quiz

Question 1

On which day did God create the heavens and the earth?

Accepted Answer

Day 1

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Day 0 — before the creation days began

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Day 2

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Day 7

Question 2

On which day did God create man?

Accepted Answer

Day 6

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Day 4

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Day 5

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Day 7

Question 3

What did God do on the seventh day?

Accepted Answer

He rested and blessed the day

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He created angels

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He created the Garden of Eden

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He spoke to Adam

Question 4

What was the forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden?

Accepted Answer

The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil

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The Tree of Life

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The Tree of Wisdom

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The Tree of Eternal Youth

Question 5

From what was Eve created?

Accepted Answer

From Adam's rib

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From the dust of the ground

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From Adam's side bone

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From clay and Adam's breath

Question 6

Who was Cain and Abel's father?

Accepted Answer

Adam

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Noah

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Seth

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Enoch

Question 7

Why did God reject Cain's offering but accept Abel's?

Accepted Answer

Abel brought the fat portions of his best firstborn animals; Cain's heart and offering were not the best

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Abel brought more food

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Cain brought vegetables, which God hated

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God was testing Cain unfairly

Question 8

What did God say to Cain after he killed Abel?

Accepted Answer

'Where is your brother Abel?' / 'Your brother's blood cries out to me from the ground'

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'You are cursed, and I will destroy you'

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'I forgive you but you must sacrifice'

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'Leave my presence forever'

Question 9

What was the 'mark of Cain'?

Accepted Answer

A sign God put on him to protect him from being killed by others

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A scar on his forehead

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A tattoo of his sin

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A white streak in his hair

Question 10

What was Enoch's special distinction in Genesis?

Accepted Answer

He never died — God took him

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He lived the longest of anyone

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He was the father of Methuselah only

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He built the ark

Question 11

Who lived the longest life recorded in the Bible?

Accepted Answer

Methuselah

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Adam

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Noah

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Enoch

Question 12

Why did God send the flood in Genesis?

Accepted Answer

Because the earth was corrupt and filled with violence

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To test Noah's obedience

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Because people forgot to worship Him

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To create the oceans

Question 13

How many of each clean animal did Noah take on the ark?

Accepted Answer

7 pairs (14)

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2

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7

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10

Question 14

What sign did God give Noah as a covenant that He would never flood the entire earth again?

Accepted Answer

A rainbow

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A burning bush

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The sun standing still

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A pillar of fire

Question 15

What were the three sons of Noah who repopulated the earth?

Accepted Answer

Shem, Ham, Japheth

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Adam, Seth, Enoch

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Cain, Abel, Seth

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Eber, Peleg, Nahor

Question 16

At the Tower of Babel, why did God confuse the people's language?

Accepted Answer

Because they were trying to build something to reach heaven and become like God

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Because the tower was too tall and unsafe

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Because they were worshipping idols

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Because they broke the Sabbath

Question 17

What was the name of the garden where Adam and Eve lived?

Accepted Answer

Eden

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Paradise

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Canaan

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Shinar

Question 18

After the fall, what did God make for Adam and Eve to cover themselves?

Accepted Answer

Garments of skin

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Leaves from the fig tree

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White robes

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Wool from sheep

Question 19

What did God place at the east of the Garden of Eden after expelling Adam and Eve?

Accepted Answer

Cherubim and a flaming sword

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A high wall

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An angel with a spear

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A great river

Question 20

What does the name 'Adam' mean in Hebrew?

Accepted Answer

Earth/ground/man

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First man

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Son of God

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Breath of life