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Have You Seen 'Ben-Hur'? Trivia Quiz

Eighteen year-olds are NOT supposed to like this movie, but I love it. The questions in this quiz do not follow the movie in chronological order.

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

Author
thequoteguy

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
156,264

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1612

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of Judah's sister? Hint

Esther

Tirzah

Miriam

Deborah

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Question 2 of 10

2. Pontius Pilate was the governor of Judea. Which area did he want to be governor of? Hint

Greece

Carthage

Macedonia

Alexandria

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Judah's number while he rowed on the Roman galley? Hint

XLIV

XLII

XLI

XLIII

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following was not a name of one of Sheik Ilderim's four horses? Hint

Altair

Arion

Antares

Aldebaran

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many times must you ride around the course to win a race at the Circus Maximus? Hint

Ten

Nine

Eight

Seven

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Question 6 of 10

6. When the line of slaves was being lead through the town of Nazareth, who stopped to give Judah a drink of water, despite the commands of the Roman guards? Hint

No one

Joseph

Jesus Christ

Balthasar

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Question 7 of 10

7. Quintus Arrius was a high-ranking Roman official. What was the real name of his adopted son, Quintus Arrius the Younger? Hint

Messala

Drusus

Simonides

Judah Ben-Hur

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Question 8 of 10

8. What happened to Judah's mother and sister after five years in a Roman prison cell? Hint

They died.

They were set free.

They escaped.

They contracted leprosy.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What color was Judah's robe ,when the nine chariots were taking a practice lap at the Circus Maximus? Hint

Black

Red

Blue

Green

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Question 10 of 10

10. What were Messala's final words? Hint

"Rome is yours."

"Hail Caesar!"

"Goodbye, my dear friend."

"The race is not over."

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of Judah's sister?

Answer: Tirzah

Esther was the name of his slave, whom he set free and later fell in love with. Miriam was the name of his mother. Deborah was a random woman's name that I pulled from the Bible.

2. Pontius Pilate was the governor of Judea. Which area did he want to be governor of?

Answer: Alexandria

Pontius Pilate was played by Frank Thring. His father, Frank Thring, Sr., invented the forerunner of the clapperboard, and was also big in Australian film production.

3. What was Judah's number while he rowed on the Roman galley?

Answer: XLI

Quintus Arrius referred to Judah by his number, until the consul was told his name.

4. Which of the following was not a name of one of Sheik Ilderim's four horses?

Answer: Arion

Arion, in Greek mythology, was the fastest horse in the world, (even faster than Pegasus), and was ridden by Bellerophon when he slew the Chimera. Rigel was the name of the Sheik's fourth horse.

5. How many times must you ride around the course to win a race at the Circus Maximus?

Answer: Nine

Oddly enough, there were nine competitors as well.

6. When the line of slaves was being lead through the town of Nazareth, who stopped to give Judah a drink of water, despite the commands of the Roman guards?

Answer: Jesus Christ

Later in the movie, although not described in the Bible, Judah offers Christ a drink before the Messiah is led to be crucified.

7. Quintus Arrius was a high-ranking Roman official. What was the real name of his adopted son, Quintus Arrius the Younger?

Answer: Judah Ben-Hur

Arrius was on a Roman galley when he met Judah, who was then known simply as 'XLI'. When Judah saved his life, he adopted him and Judah took on his name.

8. What happened to Judah's mother and sister after five years in a Roman prison cell?

Answer: They contracted leprosy.

Judah and Esther rescued Miriam and Tirzah from the Valley of the Lepers. During their escape, Jesus died on the cross some distance away in Jerusalem. Their leprosy was healed at that exact time.

9. What color was Judah's robe ,when the nine chariots were taking a practice lap at the Circus Maximus?

Answer: Blue

However, every competitor took off his robe once the race began.

10. What were Messala's final words?

Answer: "The race is not over."

During the race, Messala was trampled by several horses. Afterwards, while Judah was leaning over him on his deathbed, Messala spoke these words. Thank you for taking my quiz. I hope you did well.

Source: Author thequoteguy

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