Museum of the Bible - Quiz
Museum of the Bible
  • 1. In which year was the Museum of the Bible established as a nonprofit organization?
A) 2012
B) 2010
C) 2017
D) 2024
  • 2. Who oversees the Museum of the Bible since June 2024?
A) Cary Summers
B) Carlos A. Campo
C) Jerry Pattengale
D) Steve Green
  • 3. What is the primary purpose of the Museum of the Bible as stated in its 2010 nonprofit filing?
A) To promote interfaith dialogue.
B) To document the history of Christianity in America.
C) To exhibit the artifacts of the Green Collection.
D) To bring to life the living word of God, to tell its compelling story of preservation, and to inspire confidence in the absolute authority and reliability of the Bible.
  • 4. Which architectural firm led the design of the Museum of the Bible?
A) PRD Group
B) BRC Imagination Arts
C) C&G Partners
D) SmithGroup
  • 5. What notable feature is located on the museum's front entrance on 4th Street SW?
A) 40-foot bronze front doors with stained glass art depicting the creation account in Genesis.
B) A digital display of biblical verses.
C) A large sculpture of the Ten Commandments.
D) A mural of the Green family.
  • 6. Which floor of the museum features a virtual reality tour of significant locations in the Bible?
A) Third floor
B) Fourth floor
C) Second floor
D) First floor
  • 7. What is the theme of the second floor exhibits?
A) The narrative of the Bible from Abraham to Jesus.
B) Performing arts related to the Bible.
C) Biblical history and archaeology.
D) The Bible's impact on world culture, including science, justice, and freedom.
  • 8. Which organization partnered with the museum for the special exhibition, The Megiddo Mosaic: Foundations of Faith?
A) Vatican Museum
B) Israel Antiquities Authority
C) National Christian Foundation
D) Smithsonian Institution
  • 9. What does the museum's rooftop feature?
A) A replica of the Garden of Eden.
B) A Biblical garden with plant varieties mentioned in the Bible.
C) A statue of Moses.
D) A panoramic view of Jerusalem.
  • 10. What is the seating capacity of the museum's ballroom on the sixth floor?
A) 750 guests
B) 500 guests
C) 1,000 guests
D) 2,000 guests
  • 11. Which floor contains a large Jewish Bible section?
A) First floor
B) Third floor
C) Fourth floor
D) Second floor
  • 12. What is the estimated cost of the museum project?
A) $250 million
B) $400 million
C) $500 million
D) $300 million
  • 13. Who sent an official pontifical blessing for the museum's dedication?
A) Cardinal Donald Wuerl
B) Pope Francis
C) Barry Black
D) Ron Dermer
  • 14. What is the purpose of the museum's artifact research facility?
A) To display modern art.
B) To host religious services.
C) To conduct scientific experiments.
D) To study and preserve artifacts related to the Bible.
  • 15. Which floor features a performing arts theater?
A) Second floor
B) Third floor
C) Fifth floor
D) First floor
  • 16. What type of artifacts does the museum exhibit?
A) Biblical papyri, Torah scrolls, rare printed Bibles, Jewish artifacts, and contemporary treasures of Christian and Jewish culture.
B) Modern art pieces.
C) Ancient Greek pottery.
D) Fossils and dinosaur bones.
  • 17. What is the theme of the fourth floor exhibits?
A) Performing arts related to the Bible.
B) Biblical history and archaeology.
C) The Bible's impact on American history.
D) The narrative of the Bible from Abraham to Jesus.
  • 18. Which firm was responsible for the design of the impact of the Bible floor?
A) SmithGroup
B) PRD Group
C) BRC Imagination Arts
D) C&G Partners
  • 19. What is the purpose of the museum's LED ceiling in the grand lobby?
A) To allow for changing visual effects and messages.
B) To show live feeds of biblical sites.
C) To project religious sermons.
D) To display a static image of the Bible.
  • 20. What is the purpose of the museum's external board of advisors?
A) To oversee the museum's construction.
B) To manage the museum's finances.
C) To curate the museum's art collection.
D) To work with Jewish, Protestant, Catholic, and other religious and secular institutions.
  • 21. What is the theme of the first floor exhibits?
A) Biblical history and archaeology.
B) The Bible's impact on American history.
C) Performing arts related to the Bible.
D) Ancient artifacts combined with modern technology to immerse participants in the Bible.
  • 22. What is the theme of the third floor exhibits?
A) Biblical history and archaeology.
B) The general narrative of the Bible from Abraham through the creation of Israel to the ministry of Jesus and the early church.
C) Performing arts related to the Bible.
D) The Bible's impact on world culture.
  • 23. What is the theme of the fifth floor exhibits?
A) Performing arts theater with multimedia performances relating to the Bible.
B) The Bible's impact on world culture.
C) The general narrative of the Bible.
D) Biblical history and archaeology.
  • 24. What is the purpose of the museum's faith statement signed by board members?
A) To affirm the truth of the Bible.
B) To outline the museum's financial policies.
C) To declare the museum's political stance.
D) To describe the museum's architectural design.
  • 25. What is the purpose of the museum's First Floor Free program?
A) To provide free guided tours.
B) To host free performances.
C) To offer free admission to all floors.
D) To include the Megiddo Mosaic exhibit in the museum's free offerings.
  • 26. Which manuscript in the Museum of the Bible's collection dates back to the 3rd or 4th century?
A) Hours and Psalter of Elizabeth de Bohun
B) Lipnice Bible
C) Washington Pentateuch
D) Dishna Papers
  • 27. What was the conclusion of the German researchers regarding five of the Dead Sea Scrolls fragments at the Museum of the Bible?
A) They were forgeries.
B) They were authentic.
C) They were of unknown origin.
D) They were incomplete.
  • 28. Who expressed concerns about the authenticity of the Dead Sea Scrolls fragments at the Museum of the Bible?
A) Christopher Rollston
B) Steve Green
C) Lawrence Schiffman
D) Arstein Justnes
  • 29. What was the original mission statement of the Museum of the Bible criticized for?
A) Lack of historical artifacts.
B) Focusing solely on Catholicism.
C) Ignoring Jewish perspectives.
D) Describing an Evangelistic purpose.
  • 30. Which scholar described the Museum of the Bible as a testament to shared culture and respect?
A) Lawrence Schiffman
B) John Knutsen
C) Joel Baden
D) Candida Moss
  • 31. Which exhibit did the Museum of the Bible bring to the Vatican in 2012?
A) Dead Sea Scrolls
B) Washington Pentateuch
C) Hours and Psalter of Elizabeth de Bohun
D) Verbum Domini
  • 32. How were the artifacts from the Hobby Lobby smuggling scandal declared upon import?
A) As 'art pieces'
B) As 'ancient relics'
C) As 'tile samples'
D) As 'historical documents'
  • 33. Which country did Hobby Lobby return the seized artifacts to in 2018?
A) Egypt
B) Greece
C) Jordan
D) Iraq
  • 34. Who defended Hobby Lobby during the smuggling controversy?
A) Jacquelyn M. Kasulis
B) Steve Green
C) Dirk Obbink
D) Scott Thumma
  • 35. Which organization alleged that Dirk Obbink engaged in the theft and sale of ancient Bible fragments?
A) British Egypt Exploration Society
B) United States Department of Justice
C) Hartford Seminary
D) Oxford University
  • 36. Who is the president of the Hobby Lobby stores?
A) Jacquelyn M. Kasulis
B) Steve Green
C) Dirk Obbink
D) Scott Thumma
  • 37. How many artifacts did the Museum of the Bible announce it would return to Egypt and Iraq?
A) Over twenty thousand
B) Over eleven thousand
C) Over five thousand
D) Over fifteen thousand
  • 38. What is the name of the tablet containing part of the Epic of Gilgamesh that was seized?
A) Gilgamesh Epic Tablet
B) Gilgamesh Dream Tablet
C) Gilgamesh Story Tablet
D) Gilgamesh Narrative Tablet
  • 39. In which year was the Gilgamesh Dream Tablet discovered in Iraq?
A) 1853
B) 1903
C) 2003
D) 1953
  • 40. Who announced the seizure of the Gilgamesh tablet for repatriation to Iraq?
A) Jacquelyn M. Kasulis
B) Dirk Obbink
C) Scott Thumma
D) Steve Green
  • 41. What was the role of Scott Thumma in the controversy?
A) He defended Hobby Lobby
B) He was a federal investigator
C) He criticized Hobby Lobby
D) He was involved in the smuggling
  • 42. What did the auction house lie about regarding the Gilgamesh tablet?
A) The age of the artifact
B) How the artifact had entered the market
C) The value of the artifact
D) The origin of the artifact
  • 43. In which month and year did the incident involving Romany Erian Hetta occur?
A) January 2018
B) December 2018
C) March 2017
D) February 2019
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