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Average Humanities Trivia: Jesus Christ Superstar | 10 Questions

Have fun with this quiz on the original album release. From here on, "Jesus Christ Superstar" will be referred to as JCS.

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

Author
GOSTEELERS

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,047

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1596

Last 3 plays: Guest 89 (7/10), Guest 87 (7/10), Guest 71 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote the lyrics for JCS? Hint

James Taylor

Tim Rice

Neil Diamond

Neil Young

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who sang the part of Pontius Pilate? Hint

Barry Dennen

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Paul Davis

Pat Arnold

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who sang the part of Jesus? Hint

Ian Hunter

Ian Anderson

Ian Gillan

Ian Pace

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who sang the part of Judas Iscariot?

Answer: (First and Last Name or Surname Only)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What year was JCS released? Hint

1971

1972

1969

1970

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Question 6 of 10

6. What record company released JCS? Hint

RCA

Decca/MCA

Columbia

RSO

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Question 7 of 10

7. The JCS album represents what length of time in the life of Jesus? Hint

Two weeks

Six months

Three months

One week

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who sings the part of King Herod? Hint

Paul Davis

Mike d'Abo

Brian Keith

Victor Brox

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who sang the part of Mary Magdalene, on the original album release? Hint

Helen Reddy

Carly Simon

Yvonne Elliman

Carol King

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who wrote the music for JCS? Hint

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Pete Townsend

Tim Rice

Elton John

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Apr 08 2024 : Guest 89: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote the lyrics for JCS?

Answer: Tim Rice

Tim Rice also co-produced JCS.

2. Who sang the part of Pontius Pilate?

Answer: Barry Dennen

Barry Dennen also played the part of Pontius Pilate in the original movie.

3. Who sang the part of Jesus?

Answer: Ian Gillan

Ian Gillan also sang lead for Deep Purple.

4. Who sang the part of Judas Iscariot?

Answer: Murray Head

Murray Head also has released a total of 13 solo albums.

5. What year was JCS released?

Answer: 1970

6. What record company released JCS?

Answer: Decca/MCA

7. The JCS album represents what length of time in the life of Jesus?

Answer: One week

There was assorted controversy over this album, especially over the fact that it ended with the crucifixion of Jesus and does not mention the resurrection.

8. Who sings the part of King Herod?

Answer: Mike d'Abo

Josh Mostel played Herod in the original movie.

9. Who sang the part of Mary Magdalene, on the original album release?

Answer: Yvonne Elliman

Yvonne had a top 40 hit with the song "I Don't Know How to Love Him."

10. Who wrote the music for JCS?

Answer: Andrew Lloyd Webber

Andrew Lloyd Webber also co-produced JCS.

Source: Author GOSTEELERS

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