Kids’ Bible Quiz – Joshua and the Walls of Jericho (Based on Book of Joshua Chapter 6)

 

Kids’ Bible Quiz – Joshua and the Walls of Jericho (Based on Book of Joshua Chapter 6) 

Get ready for an exciting Bible adventure! Today’s quiz is all about Joshua and the Walls of Jericho — a powerful story of faith, obedience, and God’s mighty power.

In this story, God gave a surprising battle plan to Joshua. Instead of swords and ladders, the Israelites used marching, trumpets, and a shout of faith!

Let’s see how much you know!

 

🟢 ROUND 1: Quick Facts (Multiple Choice)

📌 Instructions:

Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).

Each correct answer earns 1 point.

No peeking at the answers until the round is complete!

 

1. Who was the leader of Israel after Moses?

A. Aaron

B. Joshua

C. Caleb

 

2. What city did the Israelites march around?

A. Ai

B. Jerusalem

C. Jericho

 

3. How many days did the Israelites march around the city?

A. 3 days

B. 7 days

C. 10 days

 

4. What did the priests carry?

A. Swords

B. Ark of the Covenant

C. Stones

 

5. What instrument did the priests blow?

A. Drums

B. Harps

C. Trumpets

 

6. On the seventh day, how many times did they march around the city?

A. 1 time

B. 7 times

C. 12 times

 

7. What happened after the people shouted?

A. The gates opened

B. The walls fell down

C. The army ran away

 

✅  Answers – Round 1

 

1. B — Joshua (Joshua 1:1–2)

2. C — Jericho (Joshua 6:1)

3. B — 7 days (Joshua 6:3–4)

4. B — Ark of the Covenant (Joshua 6:4)

5. C — Trumpets (Joshua 6:4)

6. B — 7 times (Joshua 6:15)

7. B — The walls fell down (Joshua 6:20)

 

🟡 ROUND 2: Who / What / Where?

📌 Instructions:

Answer in one word or short phrase.

Each correct answer earns 1 point.

Think carefully!

 

1. Who gave Joshua instructions about how to defeat Jericho?

 

2. What did the people have to do while marching (before the final shout)?

 

3. Who was saved because she hid the spies?

 

4. What protected Rahab’s house?

 

5. Where was the Ark placed during the march?

 

6. What happened to the city after the walls fell?

 

7. Who blew the trumpets?

 

✅  Answers – Round 2

 

1. The Lord (God) (Joshua 6:2)

2. Remain silent (Joshua 6:10)

3. Rahab (Joshua 6:17)

4. Scarlet cord (Joshua 2:18; 6:17)

5. In the center of the procession (Joshua 6:8–9)

6. It was destroyed/burned (Joshua 6:24)

7. The priests (Joshua 6:4)

 

🔵 ROUND 3: True or False

📌 Instructions:

Write TRUE or FALSE.

Each correct answer earns 1 point.

 

1. The Israelites attacked Jericho with swords first.

2. The people shouted every day while marching.

3. The Ark of the Covenant was carried around the city.

4. Rahab and her family were saved.

5. The walls fell after Joshua prayed quietly.

6. The Israelites marched once each day for six days.

7. Joshua built Jericho again immediately.

 

✅  Answers – Round 3

 

1. False (Joshua 6:3–5)

2. False (Joshua 6:10)

3. True (Joshua 6:8)

4. True (Joshua 6:25)

5. False (Joshua 6:20 – They shouted loudly!)

6. True (Joshua 6:3–4)

7. False (Joshua 6:26 – A curse was pronounced)

 

🟣 ROUND 4: Fill in the Blanks

 📌 Instructions:

Fill in the missing word.

Each correct answer earns 1 point.

 

1. “Shout! For the ______ has given you the city!”

2. The priests carried the Ark of the ______.

3. On the seventh day, they marched around the city ______ times.

4. The walls fell ______.

5. Rahab lived in the city wall of ______.

6. Joshua was the servant of ______ before becoming leader.

 

✅  Answers – Round 4

 

1. Lord (Joshua 6:16)

2. Covenant (Joshua 6:4)

3. Seven (Joshua 6:15)

4. Down/Flat (Joshua 6:20)

5. Jericho (Joshua 2:15)

6. Moses (Joshua 1:1)

 

🟠 FINAL ROUND: Thinking Time – Faith & Meaning

📌 Instructions:

Answer in 1–2 sentences.

Encourage children to explain in their own words.

 

1. Why did God ask the Israelites to march instead of fight?

2. What does this story teach us about obedience?

3. Why was Rahab saved?

4. What does the falling wall show about God’s power?

5. How can we show faith like Joshua today?

 

✅  Sample Answers – Final Round

 

1. To show that victory comes from God, not human strength.

2. Obeying God, even when it seems strange, brings blessing.

3. Because she trusted God and helped the spies.

4. God can do the impossible.

5. By trusting God and obeying His Word.

 

🎉 Bonus Challenge Verse

 

📖 Joshua 6:20

“So the people shouted… and the wall fell down flat.”

 

Ask the children to:

* Memorize the verse

* Act out the marching scene

* Draw the walls falling

 

The story of Joshua and Jericho reminds us:

✔️ God keeps His promises

✔️ Obedience brings victory

✔️ Faith makes the impossible possible