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Quiz about Biblical Cities Today
Quiz about Biblical Cities Today

Biblical Cities Today Trivia Quiz


Name these famous Biblical cities, some of which still stand today! Note: All references/ allusions to "today", or modern times, mean as of November, AD 2005. Any biblical references are from the King James Version (KJV).

A multiple-choice quiz by born_intheusa. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
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Multiple Choice
Quiz #
220,665
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. In Genesis Chapter 21, Abraham and Abimelech made a covenant here. Today, it is the largest city in the Negev Desert. In ancient times, it was the southernmost limit of Israel. It is the town where Jacob was living when Joseph sent for his family to move to Egypt. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. It is often referred to as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. Mentioned sixty times in the old and New Testaments, this city is the modern capital of Syria and has been important since before the time of Abraham. Paul was on his way here when Jesus appeared to him. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Still inhabited to this day, this town is approximately two miles from Jerusalem. Here was the house of Simon the Leper in which the woman anointed Jesus' feet with the oil from the alabaster box. It is the town where Jesus ascended into heaven. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Today, it is the second largest city in Egypt. Paul and Luke caught a ship based in this city, and finished their trip to Rome after wintering for three months along the way. It was named after its 'great' founder. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Though this ancient city is now in ruins, the surrounding area is populated and has inherited its name. It lies on the outskirts of modern Ramallah in the West Bank. A very important city in ancient times, it disappeared from prominence somewhere around 300-600 AD. It was renamed by Jacob after he saw the famous vision of the ladder. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This city is mentioned in both Old and New Testaments and prophesied against by Joel and Isaiah. Prophets decried the people's sinful pride in its impermeability. The part they call the "Old City" is an island. In the New Testament, it is most often named with a nearby city, Sidon. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This was once a mighty trading city on the coast of Turkey. Some impressive ruins remain. The apostle Paul spent significant time in this city. A letter addressed to the church in this city has been canonized into the New Testament. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. On the West Bank of the river Jordan, this was once the capital of the northern tribes of Israel. There are very few remnants recognizable of this former capital city scattered over the hillsides in modern times. It was the seat of government where Ahab and Jezebel ruled. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This city was located across the Tigris River from modern Mosul, Iraq. Today, about the only thing left of this huge city is archeologist digs. It took Jonah three days to cross it by foot. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Abraham moved here while Lot moved on to Sodom. This was King David's capital city for his first seven years as king. The city is still inhabited. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In Genesis Chapter 21, Abraham and Abimelech made a covenant here. Today, it is the largest city in the Negev Desert. In ancient times, it was the southernmost limit of Israel. It is the town where Jacob was living when Joseph sent for his family to move to Egypt.

Answer: Beersheba

According to http://www.wikipedia.org, Beersheba is called the "Capitol of the Negev". Scholars are divided as to the meaning of its name: either "Well of the Oath" or "Seven Wells". The fascinating story of Joseph sending for his family can be found in Genesis chapters 42-47.
2. It is often referred to as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. Mentioned sixty times in the old and New Testaments, this city is the modern capital of Syria and has been important since before the time of Abraham. Paul was on his way here when Jesus appeared to him.

Answer: Damascus

Damascus has a long and turbulent history. A water system developed by the Aramaeans several thousand years ago is still in use today! Most of the facts for this question were found on the Wikipedia free encyclopedia.
3. Still inhabited to this day, this town is approximately two miles from Jerusalem. Here was the house of Simon the Leper in which the woman anointed Jesus' feet with the oil from the alabaster box. It is the town where Jesus ascended into heaven.

Answer: Bethany

Matthew chapter 26 tells the story of the woman who anointed Jesus' feet in Simon the Leper's house. Luke chapter 24 tells of how Jesus was taken up to rule in Heaven!
4. Today, it is the second largest city in Egypt. Paul and Luke caught a ship based in this city, and finished their trip to Rome after wintering for three months along the way. It was named after its 'great' founder.

Answer: Alexandria

Paul covered a lot of ground in his lifetime! You can read about some of his journeys in the book of Acts.
5. Though this ancient city is now in ruins, the surrounding area is populated and has inherited its name. It lies on the outskirts of modern Ramallah in the West Bank. A very important city in ancient times, it disappeared from prominence somewhere around 300-600 AD. It was renamed by Jacob after he saw the famous vision of the ladder.

Answer: Bethel

Bethel means "House of God". Genesis chapter 28 tells the story of Jacob's Ladder. Elijah went here before he was caught up to Heaven (2 Kings 2). Bethel has a rich history. Read about it at
http://www.ourfatherlutheran.net/biblehomelands/palestine/bethel.htm
6. This city is mentioned in both Old and New Testaments and prophesied against by Joel and Isaiah. Prophets decried the people's sinful pride in its impermeability. The part they call the "Old City" is an island. In the New Testament, it is most often named with a nearby city, Sidon.

Answer: Tyre

In 322BC, Alexander the Great, in a fascinating, mighty and historic effort, built a causeway to the isle of Tyre, and captured it.
7. This was once a mighty trading city on the coast of Turkey. Some impressive ruins remain. The apostle Paul spent significant time in this city. A letter addressed to the church in this city has been canonized into the New Testament.

Answer: Ephesus

In biblical times, Ephesus was home to the infamous temple of Diana, of which scant ruins remain. There is a shrine in Ephesus to the Virgin Mary. Tradition has it that she once lived there. Some believe she was buried there. The letter to the Ephesians is sometimes called the "Queen of the Epistles".
8. On the West Bank of the river Jordan, this was once the capital of the northern tribes of Israel. There are very few remnants recognizable of this former capital city scattered over the hillsides in modern times. It was the seat of government where Ahab and Jezebel ruled.

Answer: Samaria

In Jesus' time, Jewish people did not want to cross through Samaria because of seriously bad relations with the Samaritans. The story where Jesus surprized a Samaritan woman by actually speaking to her can be found in John 4:3-30. Read about Ahab and Jezebel in the book of 1 Kings.
9. This city was located across the Tigris River from modern Mosul, Iraq. Today, about the only thing left of this huge city is archeologist digs. It took Jonah three days to cross it by foot.

Answer: Nineveh

Nineveh was for a time the capital city of the Assyrian Empire under such kings as Sennacherib. Their worldliness was so great that Jonah was appalled to go there, for fear they would turn from their ways and be forgiven. You can read about this in the book of Jonah.
10. Abraham moved here while Lot moved on to Sodom. This was King David's capital city for his first seven years as king. The city is still inhabited.

Answer: Hebron

Abraham, Isaac, Sarah, Rebekah, Jacob, and Leah are buried in Hebron.
Absalom, King David's son, began his revolt from Hebron. The city is sacred to both Moslems and Jews.
Source: Author born_intheusa

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