- 1. Sodom and Gomorrah are two ancient cities mentioned in the biblical narrative, renowned for their wickedness and eventual divine destruction, which serves as a moral warning against immorality and disobedience. According to the Book of Genesis, these cities were located near the fertile plains of the Jordan River and were characterized by rampant sensuality and moral decay. They are often depicted as bastions of sin, where selfishness and depravity reigned supreme, prompting God to decide upon their obliteration. The cities are most famously associated with the story of Lot, Abraham's nephew, who was warned to flee before the impending doom, along with his family. In a dramatic display of divine judgment, fire and brimstone rained down upon Sodom and Gomorrah, incinerating them and leaving the surrounding land desolate. The narrative has transcended religious texts, permeating cultural references and discussions about morality, justice, and the consequences of human actions, making Sodom and Gomorrah synonymous with the theme of divine retribution against societal corruption.
In which book of the Bible are Sodom and Gomorrah first mentioned?
A) Numbers
B) Exodus
C) Genesis
D) Leviticus
- 2. Who was the key figure that pleaded with God to spare Sodom?
A) Moses
B) Abraham
C) Jacob
D) Noah
- 3. What was the fate of Lot's wife?
A) She turned into a pillar of salt
B) She entered the city
C) She was left behind
D) She was rescued by angels
- 4. How many righteous people did Abraham ask God to spare the cities for?
A) One hundred
B) Twenty
C) Fifty
D) Ten
- 5. What did the angels instruct Lot to do?
A) Hide in a cave
B) Return to Sodom
C) Flee the city and not look back
D) Gather more people
- 6. Which city was destroyed along with Sodom?
A) Bethlehem
B) Jericho
C) Gomorrah
D) Nineveh
- 7. What did Lot offer to the crowd outside his home?
A) His daughters
B) Safety
C) His wealth
D) Food
- 8. Who were the visitors to Sodom that were actually angels?
A) Four travelers
B) Two angels
C) Three men
D) Two prophets
- 9. What was used to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah according to Genesis?
A) Lightning bolts
B) Brimstone and fire
C) Floodwaters
D) An earthquake
- 10. Who was Lot's father?
A) Haran
B) Ismael
C) Nahor
D) Abram
- 11. Which traditional punishment is often associated with Sodom?
A) Exile
B) The destruction by fire
C) Captivity
D) Famine
- 12. What was the primary sin attributed to Sodom in later interpretations?
A) Murder.
B) Pride.
C) Theft.
D) Homosexuality.
- 13. Who is considered the righteous man who was saved from Sodom?
A) Abraham.
B) Lot.
C) David.
D) Moses.
- 14. Which modern term is often used to refer to the sin associated with Sodom and Gomorrah?
A) Idolatry.
B) Greed.
C) Gluttony.
D) Sodomy.
- 15. What did the people of Sodom attempt to do to Lot's guests?
A) Ignore them
B) Assault them
C) Befriend them
D) Feed them
- 16. How did God initially respond to Abraham's plea for Sodom?
A) He punished Abraham for asking.
B) He rejected the plea immediately.
C) He offered to just warn them.
D) He agreed to spare it for the righteous.
- 17. Where did Lot and his daughters escape to after the destruction?
A) The valley
B) The mountains
C) A nearby city
D) Egypt
- 18. What does the term 'Sodomite' typically refer to?
A) A wealthy person
B) A merchant
C) A shepherd
D) A person from Sodom
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