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