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The Twelve Apostles - Exam
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  • 1. The Twelve Apostles were the original disciples of Jesus Christ who were chosen by him to spread his teachings and establish the Christian faith. According to the New Testament, the Twelve Apostles were Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot. They played a crucial role in the foundation of the early Christian church and are revered as important figures in Christian history and theology.

    Who was the brother of Peter among the Twelve Apostles?
A) John
B) James
C) Thomas
D) Andrew
  • 2. Which Apostle betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver?
A) Matthew
B) Judas Iscariot
C) Simon the Zealot
D) Bartholomew
  • 3. Which Apostle was a tax collector before following Jesus?
A) James
B) Andrew
C) Judas Thaddeus
D) Matthew
  • 4. Who was the 'beloved disciple' of Jesus among the Twelve Apostles?
A) John
B) Thaddeus
C) James
D) Peter
  • 5. Which Apostle was also called Nathanael?
A) James
B) Matthew
C) Bartholomew
D) Thaddeus
  • 6. Which Apostle was known as 'the Zealot'?
A) Bartholomew
B) John
C) Thaddeus
D) Simon
  • 7. Which apostle was known for questioning if anything good could come out of Nazareth?
A) Thaddeus
B) Nathanael
C) Andrew
D) Philip
  • 8. Who replaced Judas Iscariot among the Twelve Apostles?
A) Silas
B) Paul
C) Barnabas
D) Matthias
  • 9. Who was the first Apostle to recognize Jesus after his resurrection?
A) Thomas
B) Mary Magdalene
C) Peter
D) John
  • 10. Who was the first Apostle to be martyred?
A) Simon the Zealot
B) James, son of Zebedee
C) Thaddeus
D) Bartholomew
  • 11. Which Apostle had a reputation for having a skeptical nature?
A) Bartholomew
B) Philip
C) Thomas
D) Simon
  • 12. Which Apostle denied Jesus three times before the crucifixion?
A) Andrew
B) Peter
C) James
D) John
  • 13. What does the term 'apostle' mean in its original Greek context?
A) An ordinary follower of Jesus
B) A leader of a religious sect
C) A simple messenger without any special authority
D) A delegate or messenger with a stronger sense than just a messenger
  • 14. How many apostles were initially sent out by Jesus according to the Synoptic Gospels?
A) Ten
B) Twelve
C) Eleven
D) Seventy
  • 15. What did Jesus instruct his apostles to take with them on their journey as per Mark 6:7–13?
A) A staff only, no bread, wallet, or money in their purse
B) Bread and water for sustenance
C) Two tunics each
D) Money to buy supplies along the way
  • 16. What was Paul's self-description regarding his apostleship?
A) One of the original twelve apostles
B) A disciple of James and John
C) A follower of Peter
D) An apostle to the Gentiles
  • 17. Which book of the Bible mentions 'Let his habitation be made desolate, Let no one dwell therein'?
A) Isaiah
B) Genesis
C) Psalms
D) Exodus
  • 18. What did Jesus instruct his apostles to do if a town rejected them?
A) To write down the town's name and forget about it
B) To return to that town until it accepts them
C) To shake the dust off their feet as they leave
D) To pray for the town's salvation
  • 19. In which Gospels does the commissioning of the Twelve Apostles appear?
A) Only in the Gospel of Mark
B) Only in the Gospel of Matthew
C) Only in the Gospel of Luke
D) The three Synoptic Gospels
  • 20. Which apostle's relics are claimed by both the National Shrine of St. Jude in Chicago and Reims Cathedral?
A) Philip
B) Matthew
C) Bartholomew
D) Jude Thaddeus
  • 21. What was the method used to choose Matthias as the twelfth apostle?
A) Drawing straws
B) Voting
C) Divination
D) Casting lots
  • 22. Which gospel refers to the apostles as 'the eleven' after Judas' betrayal?
A) Luke
B) Matthew
C) John
D) Mark
  • 23. By what century was association with the apostles esteemed as evidence of authority?
A) 4th century AD
B) 2nd century AD
C) 3rd century AD
D) 1st century BC
  • 24. Who did Paul often refer to as an apostle in his writings?
A) James
B) Barnabas
C) Peter
D) John
  • 25. What was the primary task of the apostles during Jesus' ministry in Galilee?
A) To build a new synagogue
B) To write down all of Jesus' teachings
C) To heal the sick and drive out demons
D) To collect taxes for the temple
  • 26. What does the term 'Protokletos' mean in the Eastern Orthodox Church?
A) 'The disciple of John'
B) 'The leader of the twelve'
C) 'The first called'
D) 'The greatest apostle'
  • 27. What did Jesus say about calling the righteous versus sinners?
A) 'Only the pure of heart can follow me.'
B) 'It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.'
C) 'I am here to judge the wicked and reward the good.'
D) 'The righteous are already saved; my mission is for those lost in sin.'
  • 28. What was Paul's original name before his conversion?
A) Silas
B) Stephen
C) Barnabas
D) Saul
  • 29. According to the New Testament, how many pairs of brothers were among the Twelve Apostles?
A) Four
B) One
C) Two
D) Three
  • 30. What are churches founded by an apostle known as?
A) Apostolic sees
B) Presbyterates
C) Dioceses
D) Bishoprics
  • 31. What was the primary role of the apostles after Jesus' resurrection according to the New Testament?
A) To spread his teachings to all nations
B) To remain in Jerusalem and wait for further instructions
C) To lead a monastic life
D) To write the Gospels
  • 32. Which apostle is always listed fifth in all groupings?
A) Matthew
B) Judas Iscariot
C) Philip
D) Thomas
  • 33. How did James and John become disciples according to Matthew?
A) They heard about Jesus from Andrew
B) They were repairing their nets when Jesus called them, and they joined him without hesitation
C) Jesus sent a messenger to invite them
D) They followed Peter's advice to join Jesus
  • 34. Which creed is popular in the West and alleged to have been composed by the apostles themselves?
A) Apostles' Creed
B) Nicene Creed
C) Chalcedonian Creed
D) Athanasian Creed
  • 35. Who is considered the first Gentile convert?
A) Paul
B) Silas
C) Barnabas
D) Cornelius the Centurion
  • 36. How many apostles were there after Judas' betrayal before a replacement was chosen?
A) Thirteen
B) Eleven
C) Ten
D) Twelve
  • 37. What was the significance of Paul describing himself as an apostle?
A) He wanted to establish a new church in Rome
B) He claimed to be one of the original twelve
C) He sought to replace Peter as the leader
D) He emphasized his calling by the resurrected Jesus during his road to Damascus event
  • 38. Which Apostle wrote the First Epistle to the Corinthians, referencing the twelve apostles?
A) James
B) Peter
C) Paul
D) John
  • 39. In which gospel are the 'seventy disciples' mentioned?
A) Mark
B) Luke
C) Matthew
D) John
  • 40. Where is Judas Iscariot believed to be buried?
A) Cathedral of St. James in Jerusalem
B) Akeldama near Jerusalem
C) St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City
D) Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome
  • 41. What is a common term for Early Church Fathers associated with apostles?
A) Patristic Scholars
B) Apostolic Fathers
C) Theologians of Antiquity
D) Clerical Scribes
  • 42. What was the Eastern Christian tradition regarding the number of apostles during Jesus' ministry?
A) One hundred apostles
B) Twelve apostles only
C) Fifty apostles
D) There were seventy apostles
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