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Trees in Religions and Myth Trivia Quiz

This quiz contains biblical, mythological and others references about trees.

A multiple-choice quiz by cristabel56. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
cristabel56

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,400

Updated
Apr 18 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
700

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Question 1 of 10

1. The bones of King Saul of Israel were buried under which type of tree? Hint

Cedar

Fig

Palm

Tamarisk

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which leaf did the dove bring back to Noah? Hint

Fig

Olive

Cedar

Sycamore

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Question 3 of 10

3. Buddha received enlightenment whilst meditating under which tree? Hint

Horse Chestnut

Palm

Bodhi

Cedar

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which tree was sacred to Apollo? Hint

Larch

Ash

Willow

Laurel

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Question 5 of 10

5. The branches of which tree were waved in honour as Jesus made his triumphant entry into Jerusalem? Hint

Palm

Elder

Fig

Orange

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Question 6 of 10

6. What type of tree did Zacchaeus climb to have a better view of Jesus? Hint

Sycamore

Pine

Palm

Cedar

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where was the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil located? Hint

Garden of Eden

Garden of Tears

Garden of Gethsemane

Hanging Gardens of Babylon

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which tree was planted in churchyards as a protection from evil? Hint

Yew

Cedar

Holly

Oak

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Question 9 of 10

9. Nathaniel was sitting in the shade of which tree when he was noticed by Jesus? Hint

Fig

Palm

Cedar

Bodhi

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which biblical city is known as the City of Palm trees? Hint

Jerusalem

Babylon

Bethlehem

Jericho

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The bones of King Saul of Israel were buried under which type of tree?

Answer: Tamarisk

Samuel I Chapter 31:11-13. The people of Jabesh Gilead took the bodies of Saul and his sons to Jabesh where they burned the bodies and buried the bones under a tamarisk tree.

2. Which leaf did the dove bring back to Noah?

Answer: Olive

Genesis 8:11. When Noah first sent out the dove, it could find no dry land. Noah waited seven more days before sending out the dove again. When it returned it had an olive leaf in its beak.

3. Buddha received enlightenment whilst meditating under which tree?

Answer: Bodhi

Buddha Sidharthia Guatama was said to have become enlightened after meditating for forty-nine days under a Bodhi tree.

4. Which tree was sacred to Apollo?

Answer: Laurel

The love god Eros shot a flurry of arrows at Apollo, causing him to fall in love with Daphne. She was indifferent to Apollo's advances and his relentless pursuit, and in desperation, she turned herself into a laurel tree.

5. The branches of which tree were waved in honour as Jesus made his triumphant entry into Jerusalem?

Answer: Palm

In the Christian calendar, Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday begins Holy Week. Palm fronds were symbols of triumph to Greeks and Romans.

6. What type of tree did Zacchaeus climb to have a better view of Jesus?

Answer: Sycamore

Luke 19:1-10. Zacchaeus wanted to see Jesus, but being of short stature he was unable to see over the crowd, so he climbed a sycamore tree.

7. Where was the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil located?

Answer: Garden of Eden

Genesis 2:17. This was the forbidden fruit. Adam was told that he could eat from any tree except this one. If he did he would die.

8. Which tree was planted in churchyards as a protection from evil?

Answer: Yew

Yew trees have long been associated with magic, death and rebirth. They are considered symbols of immortality. Ancient peoples were in the habit of planting yews as acts of sanctification near to where they expected to be buried.

9. Nathaniel was sitting in the shade of which tree when he was noticed by Jesus?

Answer: Fig

John 1:43-51. Nathaniel asked Jesus how He knew him. Jesus answered that He had seen Nathaniel whilst he was under the fig tree.

10. Which biblical city is known as the City of Palm trees?

Answer: Jericho

Jericho was also called Madinat an-Nakhil (The City of Palms) because palm trees grew abundantly in its soil.

Source: Author cristabel56

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