MVP QUIZ History and Geography Difficult Number 1 /25 History and Geography Difficult Number 1 How did Jezebel die? She was thrown out of a high window by eunuchs She died in her sleep at the ripe old age of 72 She was run through with a spear Jehu killed her by cutting her throat with a sword Read all about Jezebel’s death in 2 Kings 9:32-33. That’s Right! Read all about Jezebel’s death in 2 Kings 9:32-33. Read all about Jezebel’s death in 2 Kings 9:32-33. Which king wore a disguise in battle? Ahaz Ahab Ahaziah Abijah Read 1 Kings 22:20-30 for the answer. That’s Right! Read 1 Kings 22:20-30 for the answer. Read 1 Kings 22:20-30 for the answer. What city was conquered when daylight was miraculously prolonged? Gibeon Jericho Gilgal Ai This event is recorded in Joshua 10:12. That’s Right! This event is recorded in Joshua 10:12. This event is recorded in Joshua 10:12. In what town was David’s throne during the first portion of his reign as king of Israel? Jerusalem Bethlehem (the city of David) Hebron Beersheba You can find this in 2 Samuel 2:11. That’s Right! You can find this in 2 Samuel 2:11. You can find this in 2 Samuel 2:11. Who appointed Zedekiah as ruler over Judah? Nebuchadnezzar Cyrus Shalmaneser Darius Learn about this in Jeremiah 37:1. That’s Right! Learn about this in Jeremiah 37:1. Learn about this in Jeremiah 37:1. Which of the following cities is farthest north? Corinth Thessalonica Colossae Ephesus That’s Right! What list is contained in Ezra 2? Jewish exiles who were allowed to return from Babylon Jewish exiles who had to divorce their non-Jewish wives Jewish exiles who had died in Babylon Jewish exiles who had broken the Ten Commandments while in Babylon That’s Right! Which of the following cities is farthest south? Thessalonica Corinth Ephesus Rome That’s Right! What region, which was the dwelling place of Ruth, was named after one of Lot’s sons? Edom Moab Bethany Ammon Learn more about this in Ruth 1:1-14 and Genesis 19:37. That’s Right! Learn more about this in Ruth 1:1-14 and Genesis 19:37. Learn more about this in Ruth 1:1-14 and Genesis 19:37. Who “reigned from India to Ethiopia over 127 provinces”? Tiglath Pileser Solomon Sennacherib Ahasuerus For the answer, see Esther 1:1. That’s Right! For the answer, see Esther 1:1. For the answer, see Esther 1:1. Whose bones were buried in Shechem? Joshua Joseph Jacob Judah The Bible text is Joshua 24:32. That’s Right! The Bible text is Joshua 24:32. The Bible text is Joshua 24:32. Who ordered the building of the first fleet of ships recorded in the Bible? Noah Ahab Jeroboam Solomon Turn in your Bible to 1 Kings 9:26 and read more! That’s Right! Turn in your Bible to 1 Kings 9:26 and read more! Turn in your Bible to 1 Kings 9:26 and read more! To what river did Elijah go during the drought (where he was fed by ravens)? Cherith Gihon Euphrates Jabbok Read more about this in 1 Kings 17:3. That’s Right! Read more about this in 1 Kings 17:3. Read more about this in 1 Kings 17:3. What pool had five porches in front of it? Bethesda Siloam Heshbon Hebron You can learn more about this by turning to John 5:2. That’s Right! You can learn more about this by turning to John 5:2. You can learn more about this by turning to John 5:2. What major construction job was one of the highlights of Hezekiah’s reign? Building of roads throughout the area of Judah Building of the temple and restoring proper worship Building of water works such as reservoirs and pipelines Building of the wall around the city of Jerusalem The answer can be found in 2 Kings 20:20. That’s Right! The answer can be found in 2 Kings 20:20. The answer can be found in 2 Kings 20:20. Whom did Elisha anoint as king of Israel? Jehoram Zechariah Omri Jehu Read about this in 2 Kings 9:6. That’s Right! Read about this in 2 Kings 9:6. Read about this in 2 Kings 9:6. Who was the governor of Syria during the first census of the Roman world? Herod Sergius Paulus Augustus Cyrenius Luke 2:2 contains the answer to this question. That’s Right! Luke 2:2 contains the answer to this question. Luke 2:2 contains the answer to this question. What is “Purim”? One of two stones (the other known as Thummim) kept in the breastplate of the high priest A Jewish holy day The quality of water required under the Law of Moses The state of being ceromonially clean or pure as prescribed by the Law of Moses Find out about this in Esther 9. That’s Right! Find out about this in Esther 9. Find out about this in Esther 9. What army heard the sound of chariots and horses when no chariots or horses were actually present? The Syrians The Assyrians The Babylonians The Philistines Book, chapter, and verse = 2 Kings 7:6. That’s Right! Book, chapter, and verse = 2 Kings 7:6. Book, chapter, and verse = 2 Kings 7:6. From whom were the Edomites descended? Esau David Joseph Ishmael Study more about this in Genesis 36:9. That’s Right! Study more about this in Genesis 36:9. Study more about this in Genesis 36:9. Which king of Judah sacrificed his own son in a fire? Manasseh Ahaz Amon Jehoiachin You will learn more about this if you read 2 Kings 21:6. That’s Right! You will learn more about this if you read 2 Kings 21:6. You will learn more about this if you read 2 Kings 21:6. Which king broke into pieces the bronze snake erected by Moses? Zimri Hezekiah Jehoshaphat Ahaziah Find the answer in 2 Kings 18:4. That’s Right! Find the answer in 2 Kings 18:4. Find the answer in 2 Kings 18:4. Who tried to accede to David’s throne instead of Solomon? Adonijah Ahaz Amnon Absalom Find out more about this in 1 Kings 1:18. That’s Right! Find out more about this in 1 Kings 1:18. Find out more about this in 1 Kings 1:18. What is the literal meaning of the English word “pentateuch”? Five men A five-sided figure Five scrolls Fifty days That’s Right! Which of the following is closest to Jerusalem? Capernaum Jericho Bethlehem Bethany Bethany is about 1 1/2 miles east of Jerusalem while Bethlehem is about 5-6 Miles southwest. Jericho is about 16.5 miles away while Capernaum is almost 80 miles distant. That’s Right! Bethany is about 1 1/2 miles east of Jerusalem while Bethlehem is about 5-6 Miles southwest. Jericho is about 16.5 miles away while Capernaum is almost 80 miles distant. Bethany is about 1 1/2 miles east of Jerusalem while Bethlehem is about 5-6 Miles southwest. Jericho is about 16.5 miles away while Capernaum is almost 80 miles distant. Your score is 0%