1. Water
   Wood
2. Dust
   Air

According to biblical tradition, Adam was the first man raised by God from the dust after the earth was created. Once Adam was formed, God took one of his ribs and made the first woman, Eve.

1. Fig leaves
   Deer skin
2. Tree bark
   Cloth

Coming after the tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil, the third tree to come up in the Bible is the fig tree. The fig tree is discussed several other times throughout the book, often representing prosperity.

1. Abel's strength
   Abel's dedication
2. Abel's wisdom
   Abel's offering

Cain, who was born first, was given the responsibility of tilling the land, while Abel took on the role of the shepherd. Each brother gave an offering to God from what they produced, but God favored Abel's offering, leading to Cain's jealousy.

1. Seth
   Noah
2. Shem
   Enosh

The story of Noah depicts him as a man of righteousness caught up in a world of violence. God sought to punish those who disturbed the planet he created, so he caused a great flood. However, since Noah was a good man, God decided to spare his life.

1. Bethany
   Jericho
2. Jerusalem
   Babel

The Tower of Babel shows why the separate peoples of the world speak different languages. In the story, God was worried about what people could do if they worked together after they created the tower, so he split them apart to slow their progression.

1. A flood
   Fire and brimstone
2. An earthquake
   An invading army

God's wrath in the Old Testament often knew no bounds, especially when it came to punishing the unfaithful. Fire and brimstone were one of the most popular punishments, which usually struck fear simply as a threat.

1. His son
   His final sheep
2. His wife
   His dog

To show his dedication to the Lord, Abraham was told to bring his son to Moriah and sacrifice him in the name of God. However, the sacrifice was interrupted by God, and Abraham was informed that his decedents would grow substantially because of his loyalty.

1. Jerusalem
   Hell
2. Heaven
   Jordan River

When Jesus talks about heaven in the New Testament, he describes it as a place of many rooms. When he returns to Heaven, it is to prepare it for those followers who will come after him.

1. His father
   His brothers
2. His king
   His uncle

After Joseph is sent to Egypt by his jealous brothers, he is sold as a slave to a soldier named Potiphar. While in Egypt, God watched over Joseph, helping him to stop a famine that won him the good graces of the king.

1. Exodus
   Genesis
2. Numbers
   Joshua

Part of the Exodus of the Israelites out of Egypt involved Moses parting the Red Sea. God granted Moses this ability as his people were fleeing from a pursuing Egyptian army, who were annihilated when the sea came crashing back down.

1. Locusts
   Boils
2. Darkness for three days
   Death of the firstborn son

In Egyptian society, the firstborn son had complete power within the family structure, which made this plague that much more impactful. God did not spare any Egyptian this fate, casting it upon everyone from the pharaoh down to the slaves.

1. First
   Third
2. Sixth
   Eighth

In the Book of Exodus, Moses travels with the Israelites to Mount Sinai after their fight with the Amalekites. There, he is given the Ten Commandments, written on stone tablets, from God.

1. A calf
   A sheep
2. A dog
   A man

After Moses' departure to Mount Sinai, it didn't take long for the Israelites to depart from God, fearing that Moses was dead. Moses did return, however, and dealt with those who idolized the golden calf in a horrific manner, forcing them to eat the calf after it was melted.

1. Aaron
   Micah
2. Joshua
   Samuel

Starting with the events of the Exodus, Joshua was a central figure in the Old Testament. After escaping Egypt, he was given the task of commanding a military force against the Amalekites, a battle of which he came out on the winning side.

1. 3
   5
2. 8
   12

The Twelve Spies were sent into the land of Canaan to report back their findings, though 10 of them reported that the area could not be conquered. God punished their lack of faith by forcing the Israelites into the desert for 40 years.

1. Build a fire
   Blow trumpets
2. Raise a staff
   Sacrifice a lamb

The walls of Jericho surrounded the first city that the Israelites were to conquer in the conquest of Canaan. To bring down the walls, they marched around the city for seven days, finally sounding their trumpets on the seventh day which sent the walls to the ground.

1. Deborah
   Othniel
2. Tola
   Elon

Othniel gained his fame from conquering the city of Debir by defeating the Canaanites who lived there. Once the victory was achieved, Othniel was given a wife, Achsah, the daughter of Caleb, as a reward.

1. 300
   1,000
2. 5,000
   10,000

When Gideon initially raised an army, there were over 32,000 soldiers employed, but God decided that this was too many people for him to deliver a victory for the Israelites. God eventually selected 300 soldiers to follow Gideon, telling them that this will make the soldiers humble in their victory.

1. His robe
   His shoes
2. His bracelets
   His hair

It was love that brought about Samson's downfall, as he revealed to a woman named Delilah the secret of his strength. Knowing this, she had his hair cut and betrayed him to the Philistines who gouged out his eyes and shackled him as a prisoner.

1. A plague
   Slain by his enemies
2. A broken neck
   Crucifixion

In the Bible, Eli failed to stop the wicked ways of his two sons, Hophni and Phineas, who were well-known for their bad behavior. God turned against them, bringing bad luck and death to the two sons during a battle with the Philistines. After hearing the news, Eli fell from his seat and broke his neck.

1. A king
   12 priests
2. A bishop
   An emperor

Unlike most other nations at the time, the Israelites did not have a king, and as Samuel aged, the question of succession became a prominent talking point. Samuel decided to anoint a king rather than wait for another judge to be appointed.

1. Moabites
   Ammonites
2. Amalekites
   Philistines

The Amaleks were an important tribe in the Bible, and they were reported as the first tribe the Israelites were contested against after crossing the Sea of Reeds. According to archaeologists, these early encounters might not have occurred but were instead drawn from later conflicts that took place.

1. One
   Five
2. Seven
   10

The tale of David and Goliath is one that has been played out throughout history, from military victories to sporting accomplishments. After all, the story of a shepherd who defeats a giant with the cast of a single stone is easy to be prideful about.

1. Cairo
   Babylon
2. Bethlehem
   Jerusalem

Dating back over 3,000 years, the city of Jerusalem has fallen into the hands of several different empires throughout its history. Those empires include the Persians, Romans, Ottomans, and British.

1. Ahab
   Elijah
2. Solomon
   Jehoram

Also known as Solomon's Temple, the First Temple in Jerusalem was built to honor God and to house the Ark of the Covenant. The temple lasted until Jerusalem was sieged and destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar II around 587 BC.

1. 4
   6
2. 8
   10

According to tradition, the 12 tribes of Israel were all decedents from the 12 sons of Jacob. Their names were Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph and Benjamin.

1. Lions
   Gold
2. Snakes
   Locusts

In the Old Testament, Daniel was an important leader under King Darius, who ruled over Babylon. However, when Darius passed a law that required Daniel to turn against God and worship him instead, Daniel refused and was cast into the lion's den. Miraculously, he survived.

1. Rome
   Persia
2. Sparta
   Egypt

Cyrus the Great came to power, ruling over the Achaemenid Dynasty, after the death of his father, Cambyses I. Cyrus was a great conqueror, expanding the reach of the Persians, but he was also tolerant of those who were his subjects, providing religious freedoms if they followed him.

1. Three kings
   Three scholars
2. Three priests
   Three wise men

The three wise men, also known as magi, were most likely advisors to the king. These advisors were some of the brightest minds at the time, utilizing the stars and dreams to make predictions about the future.

1. Jordan River
   Tigris River
2. Nile River
   Euphrates River

As Christianity became prominent in slave communities across the American South, the Jordan River became a central theme in many of their songs. The river was used as a representation of freedom.

1. 12 days
   20 days
2. 40 days
   100 days

The number 40 comes up several times in the Bible, starting in the Old Testament. Typically, the figure depicts a time of trial or punishment like when God flooded the earth for 40 days and 40 nights in the Book of Genesis.

1. Fed his family
   Raised him from the dead
2. Healed his blindness
   Helped him walk again

According to the Bible, Lazarus of Bethany had been dead and buried for four days before Jesus resurrected him. In the Book of John, this story is told as the last miracle Jesus performed before his resurrection.

1. Judas
   James
2. Peter
   John

After Peter was granted the task of carrying on the church of Christ, he traveled to Rome to continue his preachings. While in Rome, he was martyred for his faith. Since his death, popes in the Catholic Church have claimed their authority from him.

1. The Romans
   The Athenians
2. The Egyptians
   The Persians

Jerusalem was under Roman control during the time of Jesus. Jewish leaders living in Jerusalem were able to convince their Roman occupiers that Jesus was a threat to their rule since he claimed to be the King of Israel.

1. Raw lamb
   Bread and wine
2. Fish and water
   Pork and wine

As Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire during its early years, the Romans feared the Christians, though not necessarily for their faith. Instead, they thought the Christians were cannibals because they didn't understand that the sacrament was bread and wine.

1. Moriah
   Mount Sinai
2. Calvary
   Mount of Olives

For centuries, the Mount of Olives was used as a Jewish cemetery, holding thousands of graves. Today, the mount is a famous site for pilgrims who travel to Jerusalem from all over the world.

1. Fisherman
   Tax collector
2. Priest
   Carpenter

The Book of Matthew is the first gospel in the New Testament of the Bible. Most likely written in the first century, the book tells the story of the life of Jesus, his death and resurrection.

1. Wreath
   Golden crown
2. Crown of thorns
   Roman helmet

According to the gospel, the crown of thorns was placed upon the head of Jesus by the Romans. They then bent a knee to mock him by claiming he was "King of the Jews," a title his followers used.

1. Catching of fish
   Healing the blind
2. Walking on water
   Healing of lepers

Fish, called "dag" in Hebrew, comes up several times throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. When it does come up, the term is often associated with growth and fertility.

1. Uriel
   Raphael
2. Gabriel
   Michael

As the combatant of the enemies of God, Michael is associated with defending God's rule in Biblical tradition. Some scholars have determined that Michael is actually Jesus, as his name in heaven is different than that on earth.