MVP QUIZ History and Geography Difficult Number 1 /25 History and Geography Difficult Number 1 Who appointed Zedekiah as ruler over Judah? Cyrus Darius Shalmaneser Nebuchadnezzar Learn about this in Jeremiah 37:1. That’s Right! Learn about this in Jeremiah 37:1. Learn about this in Jeremiah 37:1. What pool had five porches in front of it? Heshbon Hebron Bethesda Siloam 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. How did Jezebel die? Jehu killed her by cutting her throat with a sword She was thrown out of a high window by eunuchs She was run through with a spear She died in her sleep at the ripe old age of 72 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. Who “reigned from India to Ethiopia over 127 provinces”? Ahasuerus Solomon Sennacherib Tiglath Pileser 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? Judah Joseph Jacob Joshua The Bible text is Joshua 24:32. That’s Right! The Bible text is Joshua 24:32. The Bible text is Joshua 24:32. What army heard the sound of chariots and horses when no chariots or horses were actually present? The Assyrians The Syrians The Philistines The Babylonians 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. What list is contained in Ezra 2? Jewish exiles who had died in Babylon Jewish exiles who had broken the Ten Commandments while in Babylon Jewish exiles who had to divorce their non-Jewish wives Jewish exiles who were allowed to return from Babylon That’s Right! In what town was David’s throne during the first portion of his reign as king of Israel? Hebron Jerusalem Beersheba Bethlehem (the city of David) 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. What city was conquered when daylight was miraculously prolonged? Gilgal Gibeon Ai Jericho 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. Who tried to accede to David’s throne instead of Solomon? Ahaz Absalom Adonijah Amnon 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. Who was the governor of Syria during the first census of the Roman world? Sergius Paulus Augustus Herod 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. Which of the following is closest to Jerusalem? Capernaum Bethlehem Jericho 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. Who ordered the building of the first fleet of ships recorded in the Bible? Solomon Noah Jeroboam Ahab 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! What is the literal meaning of the English word “pentateuch”? Five scrolls Fifty days A five-sided figure Five men That’s Right! Which king broke into pieces the bronze snake erected by Moses? Zimri Hezekiah Ahaziah Jehoshaphat 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. To what river did Elijah go during the drought (where he was fed by ravens)? Cherith Jabbok Gihon Euphrates 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 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. From whom were the Edomites descended? Joseph Esau Ishmael David 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 of the following cities is farthest north? Corinth Thessalonica Colossae Ephesus That’s Right! Which king of Judah sacrificed his own son in a fire? Manasseh Ahaz Jehoiachin Amon 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. Whom did Elisha anoint as king of Israel? Zechariah Jehu Jehoram Omri 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. What region, which was the dwelling place of Ruth, was named after one of Lot’s sons? Ammon Moab Bethany Edom 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. Which king wore a disguise in battle? Ahab Ahaz Abijah Ahaziah 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. Which of the following cities is farthest south? Corinth Thessalonica Ephesus Rome That’s Right! What is “Purim”? 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 One of two stones (the other known as Thummim) kept in the breastplate of the high priest Find out about this in Esther 9. That’s Right! Find out about this in Esther 9. Find out about this in Esther 9. Your score is 0%