Welcome to the Bible quiz focused on the book of Acts! The book of Acts, written by Luke, tells us about the early Christian Church and how the message of Jesus spread. It’s full of incredible stories of faith, miracles, and the work of the apostles. Today, we’ll test your knowledge of the important events, people, and teachings found in this fascinating book. Let’s see how well you know the book of Acts as we embark on this quiz together!
Here are 50 questions from the book of Acts along with their corresponding answers, supported by Bible text
- Question: Who wrote the book of Acts?
Answer: Luke (Acts 1:1) - Question: In what city did the disciples receive the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost?
Answer: Jerusalem (Acts 2:1-4) - Question: How many languages did the disciples speak when they received the Holy Spirit?
Answer: “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.” (Acts 2:4) - Question: Who delivered the famous sermon on the day of Pentecost?
Answer: Peter (Acts 2:14-36) - Question: How many people were baptized on the day of Pentecost?
Answer: “So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.” (Acts 2:41) - Question: Who was the first person to be healed by the apostles in the name of Jesus?
Answer: A lame man at the Beautiful Gate (Acts 3:1-10) - Question: Who was the first martyr in the book of Acts?
Answer: Stephen (Acts 7:54-60) - Question: What was the name of the Ethiopian eunuch that Philip encountered?
Answer: The eunuch’s name is not mentioned in the Bible, but he was an Ethiopian court official (Acts 8:26-39). - Question: Who was the apostle that replaced Judas Iscariot among the twelve?
Answer: Matthias (Acts 1:15-26) - Question: Who was the Roman centurion that had a vision and sent for Peter?
Answer: Cornelius (Acts 10:1-8) - Question: Which disciple was known for healing Aeneas, a paralyzed man in Lydda?
Answer: Peter (Acts 9:32-35) - Question: Who was the first Gentile to receive the Holy Spirit and be baptized?
Answer: Cornelius (Acts 10:44-48) - Question: Who was the apostle that was imprisoned and miraculously freed by an angel?
Answer: Peter (Acts 12:5-11) - Question: Who was the first disciple that Paul encountered in Damascus after his conversion?
Answer: Ananias (Acts 9:10-19) - Question: Who was the Roman governor that heard Paul’s defense in Caesarea?
Answer: Felix (Acts 24:1-27) - Question: Who was the Ethiopian eunuch reading about when Philip met him?
Answer: The prophet Isaiah (Acts 8:26-35) - Question: Who was the leader of the Jewish council (Sanhedrin) during Paul’s trial?
Answer: Ananias the high priest (Acts 23:1-5) - Question: Who was the sorcerer in Paphos who opposed Paul’s ministry?
Answer: Elymas (also known as Bar-Jesus) (Acts 13:6-12) - Question: Who was the Philippian jailer who was converted along with his household?
Answer: The jailer’s name is not mentioned in the Bible, but he was from Philippi (Acts 16:25-34). - Question: Who was the idol maker in Ephesus who stirred up a riot against Paul?
Answer: Demetrius (Acts 19:23-41) - Question: Who were the two men that accompanied Paul on his missionary journey from Antioch to Jerusalem?
Answer: Barnabas and Titus (Acts 15:22-23) - Question: Who was the Jewish tentmaker who teamed up with Paul in Corinth?
Answer: Aquila (Acts 18:1-3) - Question: Who was the governor of Judea that Paul appeared before during his trial?
Answer: Festus (Acts 24:27) - Question: Who was the Roman centurion who allowed Paul to be taken care of by his friends in Caesarea?
Answer: Julius (Acts 27:1-3) - Question: Who was the high priest who ordered Paul to be struck on the mouth during his trial?
Answer: Ananias the high priest (Acts 23:2-3) - Question: Who was the young man who fell out of the window while Paul was preaching and was raised back to life?
Answer: Eutychus (Acts 20:7-12) - Question: Who were the two men that accompanied Paul during his first missionary journey from Antioch?
Answer: Barnabas and John Mark (Acts 13:1-5) - Question: Who was the Roman governor who wanted to release Paul but gave in to the Jews’ demands?
Answer: Porcius Festus (Acts 25:9-12) - Question: Who was the Jewish sorcerer who opposed Paul and was struck blind?
Answer: Bar-Jesus (also known as Elymas) (Acts 13:6-12) - Question: Who were the two men that traveled with Paul during his third missionary journey?
Answer: Timothy and Erastus (Acts 19 - Question: Who was the Roman proconsul of Cyprus who was converted by Paul?
Answer: Sergius Paulus (Acts 13:6-12) - Question: Who was the Christian woman from Joppa whom Peter raised from the dead?
Answer: Tabitha (also known as Dorcas) (Acts 9:36-43) - Question: Who was the Roman governor of Judea that Paul appealed to and declared his innocence?
Answer: Festus (Acts 25:10-12) - Question: Who was the Jewish high priest who commanded Paul to be struck on the mouth?
Answer: Ananias (Acts 23:2-3) - Question: Who were the two men that accompanied Paul during his imprisonment in Rome?
Answer: Luke and Aristarchus (Acts 27:1, Acts 27:2) - Question: Who was the Jewish leader in Thessalonica who accused Paul and Silas of turning the world upside down?
Answer: Jason (Acts 17:5-9) - Question: Who was the Roman commander who rescued Paul from the Jewish mob in Jerusalem?
Answer: Claudius Lysias (Acts 23:26-30) - Question: Who was the chief captain of the Roman soldiers who arrested Paul in Jerusalem?
Answer: Claudius Lysias (Acts 21:31-33) - Question: Who was the Jewish sorcerer who tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith?
Answer: Elymas (also known as Bar-Jesus) (Acts 13:6-12) - Question: Who was the governor of Malta who showed kindness to Paul after the shipwreck?
Answer: Publius (Acts 28:7-10) - Question: Who was the Pharisee and teacher of the law who advised caution in dealing with the apostles?
Answer: Gamaliel (Acts 5:34-39) - Question: Who was the ruler of the synagogue in Corinth who believed in Jesus along with his household?
Answer: Crispus (Acts 18:7-8) - Question: Who was the Jewish high priest who presided over the trial of Paul before the Sanhedrin?
Answer: Ananias (Acts 23:1-5) - Question: Who was the centurion who treated Paul kindly during his journey to Rome?
Answer: Julius (Acts 27:3) - Question: Who was the Jewish magician who opposed Paul and sought to turn the proconsul away from the faith?
Answer: Elymas (also known as Bar-Jesus) (Acts 13:6-12) - Question: Who was the Roman governor who wanted to release Paul but yielded to the Jews’ demands?
Answer: Porcius Festus (Acts 25:9-12) - Question: Who was the Christian woman from Philippi who provided hospitality to Paul and his companions?
Answer: Lydia (Acts 16:14-15) - Question: Who were the two men that traveled with Paul during his second missionary journey?
Answer: Silas and Timothy (Acts 15:40, Acts 16:1) - Question: Who was the Jewish teacher in Alexandria who spoke eloquently and powerfully about Jesus?
Answer: Apollos (Acts 18:24-28) - Question: Who were the two sisters in Rome who were commended by Paul for their hospitality?
Answer: Mary