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Museum of the Bible - Quiz
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  • 1. In which year was the Museum of the Bible established as a nonprofit organization?
A) 2024
B) 2010
C) 2012
D) 2017
  • 2. Who oversees the Museum of the Bible since June 2024?
A) Carlos A. Campo
B) Jerry Pattengale
C) Steve Green
D) Cary Summers
  • 3. What is the primary purpose of the Museum of the Bible as stated in its 2010 nonprofit filing?
A) To exhibit the artifacts of the Green Collection.
B) To document the history of Christianity in America.
C) To promote interfaith dialogue.
D) To bring to life the living word of God, to tell its compelling story of preservation, and to inspire confidence in the absolute authority and reliability of the Bible.
  • 4. Which architectural firm led the design of the Museum of the Bible?
A) PRD Group
B) SmithGroup
C) C&G Partners
D) BRC Imagination Arts
  • 5. What notable feature is located on the museum's front entrance on 4th Street SW?
A) A digital display of biblical verses.
B) A large sculpture of the Ten Commandments.
C) A mural of the Green family.
D) 40-foot bronze front doors with stained glass art depicting the creation account in Genesis.
  • 6. Which floor of the museum features a virtual reality tour of significant locations in the Bible?
A) First floor
B) Fourth floor
C) Second floor
D) Third floor
  • 7. What is the theme of the second floor exhibits?
A) Biblical history and archaeology.
B) The narrative of the Bible from Abraham to Jesus.
C) Performing arts related to the Bible.
D) The Bible's impact on world culture, including science, justice, and freedom.
  • 8. Which organization partnered with the museum for the special exhibition, The Megiddo Mosaic: Foundations of Faith?
A) Smithsonian Institution
B) Vatican Museum
C) National Christian Foundation
D) Israel Antiquities Authority
  • 9. What does the museum's rooftop feature?
A) A statue of Moses.
B) A panoramic view of Jerusalem.
C) A Biblical garden with plant varieties mentioned in the Bible.
D) A replica of the Garden of Eden.
  • 10. What is the seating capacity of the museum's ballroom on the sixth floor?
A) 2,000 guests
B) 1,000 guests
C) 750 guests
D) 500 guests
  • 11. Which floor contains a large Jewish Bible section?
A) First floor
B) Second floor
C) Fourth floor
D) Third floor
  • 12. What is the estimated cost of the museum project?
A) $500 million
B) $400 million
C) $250 million
D) $300 million
  • 13. Who sent an official pontifical blessing for the museum's dedication?
A) Pope Francis
B) Barry Black
C) Ron Dermer
D) Cardinal Donald Wuerl
  • 14. What is the purpose of the museum's artifact research facility?
A) To study and preserve artifacts related to the Bible.
B) To conduct scientific experiments.
C) To display modern art.
D) To host religious services.
  • 15. Which floor features a performing arts theater?
A) First floor
B) Second floor
C) Fifth floor
D) Third floor
  • 16. What type of artifacts does the museum exhibit?
A) Ancient Greek pottery.
B) Fossils and dinosaur bones.
C) Biblical papyri, Torah scrolls, rare printed Bibles, Jewish artifacts, and contemporary treasures of Christian and Jewish culture.
D) Modern art pieces.
  • 17. What is the theme of the fourth floor exhibits?
A) Performing arts related to the Bible.
B) Biblical history and archaeology.
C) The Bible's impact on American history.
D) The narrative of the Bible from Abraham to Jesus.
  • 18. Which firm was responsible for the design of the impact of the Bible floor?
A) SmithGroup
B) C&G Partners
C) BRC Imagination Arts
D) PRD Group
  • 19. What is the purpose of the museum's LED ceiling in the grand lobby?
A) To project religious sermons.
B) To display a static image of the Bible.
C) To allow for changing visual effects and messages.
D) To show live feeds of biblical sites.
  • 20. What is the purpose of the museum's external board of advisors?
A) To curate the museum's art collection.
B) To manage the museum's finances.
C) To work with Jewish, Protestant, Catholic, and other religious and secular institutions.
D) To oversee the museum's construction.
  • 21. What is the theme of the first floor exhibits?
A) The Bible's impact on American history.
B) Performing arts related to the Bible.
C) Ancient artifacts combined with modern technology to immerse participants in the Bible.
D) Biblical history and archaeology.
  • 22. What is the theme of the third floor exhibits?
A) The Bible's impact on world culture.
B) Performing arts related to the Bible.
C) The general narrative of the Bible from Abraham through the creation of Israel to the ministry of Jesus and the early church.
D) Biblical history and archaeology.
  • 23. What is the theme of the fifth floor exhibits?
A) The general narrative of the Bible.
B) Performing arts theater with multimedia performances relating to the Bible.
C) Biblical history and archaeology.
D) The Bible's impact on world culture.
  • 24. What is the purpose of the museum's faith statement signed by board members?
A) To affirm the truth of the Bible.
B) To declare the museum's political stance.
C) To outline the museum's financial policies.
D) To describe the museum's architectural design.
  • 25. What is the purpose of the museum's First Floor Free program?
A) To provide free guided tours.
B) To offer free admission to all floors.
C) To host free performances.
D) To include the Megiddo Mosaic exhibit in the museum's free offerings.
  • 26. Which manuscript in the Museum of the Bible's collection dates back to the 3rd or 4th century?
A) Lipnice Bible
B) Hours and Psalter of Elizabeth de Bohun
C) Dishna Papers
D) Washington Pentateuch
  • 27. What was the conclusion of the German researchers regarding five of the Dead Sea Scrolls fragments at the Museum of the Bible?
A) They were authentic.
B) They were of unknown origin.
C) They were forgeries.
D) They were incomplete.
  • 28. Who expressed concerns about the authenticity of the Dead Sea Scrolls fragments at the Museum of the Bible?
A) Arstein Justnes
B) Lawrence Schiffman
C) Christopher Rollston
D) Steve Green
  • 29. What was the original mission statement of the Museum of the Bible criticized for?
A) Ignoring Jewish perspectives.
B) Lack of historical artifacts.
C) Describing an Evangelistic purpose.
D) Focusing solely on Catholicism.
  • 30. Which scholar described the Museum of the Bible as a testament to shared culture and respect?
A) Lawrence Schiffman
B) John Knutsen
C) Joel Baden
D) Candida Moss
  • 31. Which exhibit did the Museum of the Bible bring to the Vatican in 2012?
A) Verbum Domini
B) Hours and Psalter of Elizabeth de Bohun
C) Washington Pentateuch
D) Dead Sea Scrolls
  • 32. How were the artifacts from the Hobby Lobby smuggling scandal declared upon import?
A) As 'historical documents'
B) As 'ancient relics'
C) As 'art pieces'
D) As 'tile samples'
  • 33. Which country did Hobby Lobby return the seized artifacts to in 2018?
A) Egypt
B) Jordan
C) Iraq
D) Greece
  • 34. Who defended Hobby Lobby during the smuggling controversy?
A) Dirk Obbink
B) Scott Thumma
C) Jacquelyn M. Kasulis
D) Steve Green
  • 35. Which organization alleged that Dirk Obbink engaged in the theft and sale of ancient Bible fragments?
A) British Egypt Exploration Society
B) United States Department of Justice
C) Oxford University
D) Hartford Seminary
  • 36. Who is the president of the Hobby Lobby stores?
A) Steve Green
B) Dirk Obbink
C) Scott Thumma
D) Jacquelyn M. Kasulis
  • 37. How many artifacts did the Museum of the Bible announce it would return to Egypt and Iraq?
A) Over five thousand
B) Over eleven thousand
C) Over twenty thousand
D) Over fifteen thousand
  • 38. What is the name of the tablet containing part of the Epic of Gilgamesh that was seized?
A) Gilgamesh Dream Tablet
B) Gilgamesh Epic Tablet
C) Gilgamesh Story Tablet
D) Gilgamesh Narrative Tablet
  • 39. In which year was the Gilgamesh Dream Tablet discovered in Iraq?
A) 1953
B) 2003
C) 1903
D) 1853
  • 40. Who announced the seizure of the Gilgamesh tablet for repatriation to Iraq?
A) Steve Green
B) Jacquelyn M. Kasulis
C) Dirk Obbink
D) Scott Thumma
  • 41. What was the role of Scott Thumma in the controversy?
A) He criticized Hobby Lobby
B) He was a federal investigator
C) He was involved in the smuggling
D) He defended Hobby Lobby
  • 42. What did the auction house lie about regarding the Gilgamesh tablet?
A) How the artifact had entered the market
B) The value of the artifact
C) The age of the artifact
D) The origin of the artifact
  • 43. In which month and year did the incident involving Romany Erian Hetta occur?
A) February 2019
B) January 2018
C) December 2018
D) March 2017
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