Judas Iscariot Bible Quiz
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Who was Judas Iscariot's role among the apostles?
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1. Who was Judas Iscariot's role among the apostles?
- A) Healer of the sick
- B) Betrayer of Jesus (correct answer)
- C) Leader of the apostles
- D) Preacher of the Gospel
Answer: Betrayer of Jesus. Judas Iscariot is known as the betrayer of Jesus, leading to His crucifixion. Matthew 10:4
2. What did Judas Iscariot receive for betraying Jesus?
- A) A sword
- B) A gold ring
- C) Thirty pieces of silver (correct answer)
- D) A position of power
Answer: Thirty pieces of silver. Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, as recorded in the Gospels. Matthew 26:15
3. Where was Judas Iscariot from?
- A) Bethlehem
- B) Jerusalem
- C) Nazareth
- D) Kerioth (correct answer)
Answer: Kerioth. Judas Iscariot is identified as being from Kerioth, a town in Judea. Matthew 10:4
4. What did Judas do after betraying Jesus?
- A) Became a martyr
- B) Returned the silver (correct answer)
- C) Fled to Egypt
- D) Joined another group
Answer: Returned the silver. After realizing his betrayal, Judas returned the thirty pieces of silver to the authorities. Matthew 27:3
5. How did Judas Iscariot die?
- A) In battle
- B) Of old age
- C) By hanging (correct answer)
- D) By poisoning
Answer: By hanging. Judas Iscariot hanged himself after feeling remorse for betraying Jesus. Matthew 27:5
6. Which Gospel first mentions Judas Iscariot as an apostle?
- A) Matthew
- B) Mark (correct answer)
- C) John
- D) Luke
Answer: Mark. Judas Iscariot is first mentioned as one of the apostles in the Gospel of Mark. Mark 3:19
7. What was Judas Iscariot's position among the apostles?
- A) Fisherman
- B) Teacher
- C) Zealot
- D) Treasurer (correct answer)
Answer: Treasurer. Judas Iscariot served as the treasurer for the apostles, managing their funds. John 12:6
8. What did Judas Iscariot do with the thirty pieces of silver?
- A) Invested them
- B) Returned them (correct answer)
- C) Gave them to the poor
- D) Kept them
Answer: Returned them. Judas returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests after betraying Jesus. Matthew 27:3
9. What was Judas's reaction after realizing the consequences of his betrayal?
- A) Joy
- B) Indifference
- C) Remorse (correct answer)
- D) Anger
Answer: Remorse. Judas felt great remorse after betraying Jesus, leading to his tragic end. Matthew 27:3
10. What is the significance of Judas Iscariot's name in Christian tradition?
- A) Symbol of loyalty
- B) Symbol of treachery (correct answer)
- C) Symbol of faith
- D) Symbol of wisdom
Answer: Symbol of treachery. Judas Iscariot's name has become synonymous with treachery and betrayal in Christian tradition. Matthew 26:14