Alexander Bible Quiz
How well do you know Alexander? Take this 10-question Bible quiz about Alexander's life, with explanations and Scripture references.
What does the name Alexander mean?
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1. What does the name Alexander mean?
- A) Defender of the people (correct answer)
- B) King of kings
- C) Fisher of men
- D) Servant of God
Answer: Defender of the people. The name Alexander means 'defender of the people' or 'protector of men.' Mark 15:21
2. Which of the following best describes Alexander's character?
- A) Defender (correct answer)
- B) Persecutor
- C) Doubter
- D) Betrayer
Answer: Defender. Alexander is remembered for his defense of the Gentiles in the early church. Mark 15:21
3. What significant event did Alexander witness?
- A) Destruction of Jerusalem
- B) Conversion of Paul
- C) Council of Jerusalem (correct answer)
- D) Crucifixion of Jesus
Answer: Council of Jerusalem. Alexander witnessed the discussions at the Council of Jerusalem regarding Gentile converts. Mark 15:21
4. What does Alexander's name signify?
- A) Protector of men (correct answer)
- B) Healer of the sick
- C) Teacher of the law
- D) Bringer of peace
Answer: Protector of men. The name Alexander means 'protector of men' or 'defender of the people.' Mark 15
5. What was a key issue debated at the Council of Jerusalem?
- A) The nature of Christ
- B) The role of women
- C) The resurrection
- D) Gentile observance of the Law (correct answer)
Answer: Gentile observance of the Law. A key issue was whether Gentiles should observe the Jewish Law, which Alexander opposed. Mark 15
6. Who was Alexander's father according to the New Testament?
- A) Paul
- B) Rufus
- C) Simon (correct answer)
- D) Aquila
Answer: Simon. Alexander is identified as the son of Simon in Mark 15:21. Mark 15:21
7. What does the name Alexander signify in Greek?
- A) Bringer of peace
- B) Defender of faith
- C) Leader of armies
- D) Protector of men (correct answer)
Answer: Protector of men. The name Alexander means 'defender of the people' in Greek. Mark 15
8. In which book of the Bible is Alexander mentioned?
- A) Matthew
- B) John
- C) Luke
- D) Mark (correct answer)
Answer: Mark. Alexander is mentioned in the Gospel of Mark, specifically in Mark 15:21. Mark 15
9. What relationship does Alexander have to Rufus?
- A) Cousin
- B) Brother (correct answer)
- C) No relation
- D) Son
Answer: Brother. Alexander is mentioned as the brother of Rufus in Mark 15:21. Mark 15
10. What significant decision was made at the Council of Jerusalem?
- A) Jews must follow all laws
- B) Gentiles must be circumcised
- C) Gentiles should abstain from certain practices (correct answer)
- D) All believers must be baptized
Answer: Gentiles should abstain from certain practices. The council decided that Gentiles should abstain from certain practices but not follow the full Law. The Acts of the Apostles 15