Judas Bible Quiz
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1. Who was Judas Iscariot's father?
- A) James
- B) Matthew
- C) Peter
- D) Simon (correct answer)
Answer: Simon. Judas Iscariot was the son of Simon Iscariot. Matthew 1:2
2. What did Judas receive for betraying Jesus?
- A) A new robe
- B) Ten pieces of gold
- C) A field
- D) Thirty pieces of silver (correct answer)
Answer: Thirty pieces of silver. Judas was paid thirty pieces of silver for betraying Jesus. Matthew 26:15
3. How did Judas betray Jesus?
- A) With a kiss (correct answer)
- B) With a lie
- C) With a shout
- D) With a dagger
Answer: With a kiss. Judas identified Jesus to the authorities by kissing him. Luke 22:48
4. What was Judas's role among the apostles?
- A) Leader
- B) Healer
- C) Treasurer (correct answer)
- D) Scribe
Answer: Treasurer. Judas Iscariot served as the treasurer for the apostles. John 12:6
5. What did Judas do after betraying Jesus?
- A) Hanged himself (correct answer)
- B) Joined the Pharisees
- C) Became a martyr
- D) Fled to Egypt
Answer: Hanged himself. Judas, filled with remorse, hanged himself after his betrayal. Matthew 27:5
6. What did Judas do with the thirty pieces of silver?
- A) Gave it to the poor
- B) Returned it to the chief priests (correct answer)
- C) Kept it for himself
- D) Bought a field
Answer: Returned it to the chief priests. Judas returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests after his betrayal. Matthew 27:3
7. Which apostle was Judas Iscariot often compared to in terms of betrayal?
- A) Peter
- B) Thomas
- C) None (correct answer)
- D) John
Answer: None. Judas Iscariot is primarily known for his own betrayal, not compared to others. Matthew 26:16
8. What was Judas's reaction after realizing the consequences of his betrayal?
- A) Indifference
- B) Remorse (correct answer)
- C) Joy
- D) Anger
Answer: Remorse. Judas felt remorse after realizing the gravity of his betrayal. Matthew 27:3
9. What does the name 'Judas' mean?
- A) Leader
- B) Servant
- C) Praised (correct answer)
- D) Warrior
Answer: Praised. The name 'Judas' means 'praised' or 'let God be praised.' Matthew 1:2
10. In which Gospel is Judas Iscariot first mentioned?
- A) Matthew (correct answer)
- B) John
- C) Mark
- D) Luke
Answer: Matthew. Judas Iscariot is first mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 1:2