Bible Quiz – Crucifixion (Multiple Choice Questions) With Answers and the Complete Reference Verse.

 

Bible Quiz – Crucifixion (Multiple Choice Questions) With Answers and the Complete Reference Verse. 

✨ The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the central event of the Christian faith, revealing God’s love, sacrifice, and redemption for humanity. This quiz will help you test your knowledge of the events surrounding the crucifixion as recorded in the Gospels.

 

📝 Instructions

Each question has four options (A–D).

Choose the correct answer.

Answers with full Bible references are provided after the quiz.

Try answering first before checking!

 

❓ Quiz Questions

 

1.        Who sentenced Jesus to be crucified?

A. Herod

B. Pontius Pilate

C. Caiaphas

D. Judas

 

2.        What crime was written above Jesus on the cross?

A. Blasphemer

B. King of the Jews

C. False Prophet

D. Son of Man

 

3.        Who helped Jesus carry His cross?

A. Peter

B. John

C. Simon of Cyrene

D. Nicodemus

 

4.        What place was Jesus crucified at?

A. Mount Zion

B. Golgotha

C. Mount Carmel

D. Bethlehem

 

5.        What does “Golgotha” mean?

A. Place of sacrifice

B. Hill of sorrow

C. Place of the skull

D. Mount of death

 

6.        What were the soldiers casting lots for at the crucifixion?

A. Jesus’ sandals

B. His robe/garments

C. His crown

D. His belt

 

7.        Who stood by the cross of Jesus?

A. Mary, His mother

B. Mary Magdalene

C. The disciple John

D. All of the above

 

8.        What did Jesus say about those who crucified Him?

A. “They will be judged.”

B. “Father, forgive them.”

C. “They know what they do.”

D. “Leave them alone.”

 

9.        How many criminals were crucified with Jesus?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. None

 

10.  What happened from the sixth to the ninth hour?

A. Rain fell

B. The earth shook

C. Darkness came over the land

D. Angels appeared

 

11.  What did Jesus cry out before He died?

A. “It is finished”

B. “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”

C. “Into Your hands I commit My spirit”

D. All of the above

 

12.  What happened to the temple curtain when Jesus died?

A. It burned

B. It was torn in two

C. It disappeared

D. Nothing happened

 

13.  Who declared, “Truly this was the Son of God”?

A. A disciple

B. A priest

C. A centurion

D. A Pharisee

 

14.  What was given to Jesus to drink on the cross?

A. Water

B. Wine mixed with gall/vinegar

C. Milk

D. Oil

 

15.  Who asked for Jesus’ body after His death?

A. Peter

B. Joseph of Arimathea

C. John

D. Nicodemus

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1.        B. Pontius Pilate

📖 Matthew 27:26 – “Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.”

 

2.        B. King of the Jews

📖 John 19:19 – “And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

 

3.        C. Simon of Cyrene

📖 Luke 23:26 – “And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian... and on him they laid the cross.”

 

4.        B. Golgotha

📖 Matthew 27:33 – “And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha...”

 

5.        C. Place of the skull

📖 Mark 15:22 – “...being interpreted, The place of a skull.”

 

6.        B. His robe/garments

📖 John 19:24 – “They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it...”

 

7.        D. All of the above

📖 John 19:25–26 – “Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother... Mary Magdalene... and the disciple...”

 

8.        B. “Father, forgive them.”

📖 Luke 23:34 – “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”

 

9.        B. Two

📖 Luke 23:33 – “...there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.”

 

10.  C. Darkness came over the land

📖 Matthew 27:45 – “Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.”

 

11.  D. All of the above

📖 John 19:30 – “It is finished...”

📖 Matthew 27:46 – “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”

📖 Luke 23:46 – “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit...”

 

12.  B. It was torn in two

📖 Matthew 27:51 – “And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom...”

 

13.  C. A centurion

📖 Matthew 27:54 – “Truly this was the Son of God.”

 

14.  B. Wine mixed with gall/vinegar

📖 Matthew 27:34 – “They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall...”

 

15.  B. Joseph of Arimathea

📖 Matthew 27:57–58 – “...there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph... He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.”

 

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📖 Bible Quiz – Crucifixion

Cross-Reference Trap Round (Multiple Choice)

 

This round is designed to “trap” even seasoned Bible readers! Each question requires you to compare details across different Gospel accounts. Pay close attention—small differences matter.

 

📝 Instructions

Each question has four options (A–D).

Look carefully—some answers seem correct but don’t match the specific Gospel mentioned.

Choose the best answer based on the exact reference.

Answers with full verses are provided after the quiz.

 

❓ Quiz Questions

 

1. In which Gospel does Jesus say, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do”?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

 

2. Which Gospel alone records Jesus saying, “It is finished”?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

 

3. In which Gospel is Simon of Cyrene specifically said to be “the father of Alexander and Rufus”?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

 

4. Which Gospel records the conversation between Jesus and the repentant thief?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

 

5. In which Gospel does Jesus entrust His mother to the beloved disciple?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

 

6. Which Gospel mentions that Jesus was offered wine mixed with myrrh?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

 

7. In which Gospel do both criminals mock Jesus (no repentance recorded)?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

 

8. Which Gospel records Jesus crying, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” in Aramaic form (“Eloi, Eloi…”)?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

 

9. In which Gospel is the title written in three languages (Hebrew, Greek, Latin)?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

 

10.  Which Gospel mentions blood and water flowing from Jesus’ side?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

 

11.  In which Gospel does the centurion say, “Certainly this was a righteous man”?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

 

12.  Which Gospel records that the veil of the temple was torn before Jesus cried out and died (sequence emphasis)?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

 

13.  In which Gospel does Jesus carry His own cross (no Simon mentioned in the act)?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

 

14.  Which Gospel records women lamenting and Jesus speaking to the “daughters of Jerusalem”?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

 

15.  In which Gospel is it specifically mentioned that the soldiers did not break Jesus’ legs?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1.        C. Luke

📖 Luke 23:34 – “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do...”

 

2.        D. John

📖 John 19:30 – “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head...”

 

3.        B. Mark

📖 Mark 15:21 – “...Simon a Cyrenian... the father of Alexander and Rufus...”

 

4.        C. Luke

📖 Luke 23:42–43 – “And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me... Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.”

 

5.        D. John

📖 John 19:26–27 – “Woman, behold thy son!... Behold thy mother!”

 

6.        B. Mark

📖 Mark 15:23 – “And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh...”

 

7.        A. Matthew

📖 Matthew 27:44 – “The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.”

 

8.        B. Mark

📖 Mark 15:34 – “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?... My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”

 

9.        D. John

📖 John 19:20 – “...written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin.”

 

10.  D. John

📖 John 19:34 – “...one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.”

 

11.  C. Luke

📖 Luke 23:47 – “Certainly this was a righteous man.”

 

12.  C. Luke

📖 Luke 23:45–46 – “...the veil of the temple was rent... And when Jesus had cried... he gave up the ghost.”

 

13.  D. John

📖 John 19:17 – “And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called... Golgotha.”

 

14.  C. Luke

📖 Luke 23:27–28 – “...women... lamented him. But Jesus... said, Daughters of Jerusalem...”

 

15.  D. John

📖 John 19:33 – “But when they came to Jesus... they brake not his legs.”

 

How did you do on these tricky cross-references? 😄

Challenge your Bible study group with this round.

 

📖 Bible Quiz – Crucifixion

🔗 Chain-Link Scripture Challenge

✨ This challenge tests your ability to follow the flow of Scripture across connected events. Each question forms a “chain”—you must identify the next linked event, statement, or fulfillment based on the previous one. Think of it like tracing the story step-by-step through the Gospels.

 

📝 Instructions

Each question builds on a sequence or connection in Scripture.

Choose the correct “next link” in the chain.

Pay attention to order, cause-effect, and prophetic fulfillment.

Answers with full references are provided after the quiz.

 

❓ Quiz Questions

 

1.        Jesus is sentenced by Pilate → He is led away → What happens next?

A. He speaks to the women of Jerusalem

B. He is immediately crucified

C. Simon of Cyrene is compelled to carry the cross

D. Darkness falls

 

2.        Simon of Cyrene carries the cross → They arrive at Golgotha → What is offered to Jesus next?

A. Water

B. Wine mixed with gall/myrrh

C. Bread

D. Oil

 

3.        Jesus refuses the drink → He is crucified → What happens immediately after according to the chain?

A. The veil tears

B. Soldiers divide His garments

C. Darkness begins

D. The centurion speaks

 

4.        Soldiers divide His garments → They cast lots → What prophecy is being fulfilled?

A. Psalm 22

B. Isaiah 53

C. Psalm 23

D. Exodus 12

 

5.        Jesus is mocked by passersby → Religious leaders join in → What do the two criminals initially do (per some Gospels)?

A. Defend Jesus

B. Remain silent

C. Mock Him as well

D. Ask for forgiveness

 

6.        One criminal later repents → Jesus responds → What is His promise?

A. “You will be healed”

B. “You will see the kingdom”

C. “Today you will be with Me in paradise”

D. “Your sins are forgiven”

 

7.        Jesus speaks forgiveness from the cross → Darkness falls over the land → What happens next in the chain?

A. Earthquake begins

B. Jesus cries out loudly

C. Soldiers flee

D. Temple burns

 

8.        Jesus cries, “My God, My God…” → He later says, “It is finished” → What follows immediately?

A. Angels descend

B. He gives up His spirit

C. The crowd disperses

D. The thieves die

 

9.        Jesus dies → What major event inside the temple is linked next?

A. Altar breaks

B. Fire falls

C. Veil is torn in two

D. Priests flee

 

10.  The veil is torn → Earthquake occurs → What reaction follows from the centurion?

A. He runs away

B. He worships silently

C. He declares Jesus as Son of God / righteous

D. He questions the crowd

 

11.  The centurion declares → Crowds observe → What do many people do next?

A. Celebrate

B. Return home beating their breasts

C. Begin preaching

D. Gather at the temple

 

12.  Jesus’ death is confirmed → Soldiers examine Him → What specific action proves it?

A. Breaking His legs

B. Piercing His side

C. Washing His body

D. Removing the crown

 

13.  His side is pierced → Blood and water flow → What prophecy does this connect to?

A. “None of His bones shall be broken”

B. “Out of Egypt I called my son”

C. “A virgin shall conceive”

D. “The Lord is my shepherd”

 

14.  Jesus’ body is requested → Who makes this request to Pilate?

A. Peter

B. John

C. Joseph of Arimathea

D. Nicodemus

 

15.  Jesus is buried in a tomb → What is the final “chain link” action taken by authorities?

A. Temple worship begins

B. Disciples scatter

C. Tomb is sealed and guarded

D. Angels appear

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1.                C. Simon of Cyrene is compelled

📖 Luke 23:26 – “...they laid hold upon one Simon... and on him they laid the cross...”

 

2.                B. Wine mixed with gall/myrrh

📖 Matthew 27:34 – “They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall...”

 

3.                B. Soldiers divide His garments

📖 John 19:23–24 – “Then the soldiers... took his garments...”

 

4.                A. Psalm 22

📖 Psalm 22:18 – “They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.”

 

5.                C. Mock Him as well

📖 Matthew 27:44 – “The thieves also... cast the same in his teeth.”

 

6.                C. “Today... in paradise”

📖 Luke 23:43 – “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.”

 

7.                B. Jesus cries out loudly

📖 Matthew 27:46 – “Jesus cried with a loud voice...”

 

8.                B. He gives up His spirit

📖 John 19:30 – “...he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.”

 

9.                C. Veil is torn in two

📖 Matthew 27:51 – “...the veil of the temple was rent...”

 

10.          C. Declares Son of God / righteous

📖 Matthew 27:54 – “Truly this was the Son of God.”

 

11.          B. Return beating their breasts

📖 Luke 23:48 – “...returned, smiting their breasts.”

 

12.          B. Piercing His side

📖 John 19:34 – “...with a spear pierced his side...”

 

13.          A. None of His bones broken

📖 John 19:36 – “A bone of him shall not be broken.”

 

14.          C. Joseph of Arimathea

📖 Matthew 27:57–58 – “...Joseph... went to Pilate, and begged the body...”

 

15.          C. Tomb sealed and guarded

📖 Matthew 27:66 – “So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone...”

 

That was a serious mental workout! 🔥