Quiz – What is the Apocrypha

15 Multiple choice questions ( with 4 Possible Answers) on the topic Quiz – What is the Apocrypha

1. What is the Apocrypha?
   A. A collection of books of the Hebrew Bible
   B. A collection of books of the Christian Bible
   C. A collection of books written by early Christian writers
   D. A collection of books written by early Jewish writers
2. What books are included in the Apocrypha?
   A. Psalms and Proverbs
   B. Maccabees and Joshua
   C. Tobit and Judith
   D. Genesis and Exodus
3. How many books are in the Apocrypha?
   A. 11
   B. 17
   C. 9
   D. 13
4. Who accepted the Apocrypha as part of the Bible?
   A. Roman Catholics
   B. Orthodox Christians
   C. Protestants
   D. All of the above
5. What is the origin of the Apocrypha?
   A. Jewish tradition
   B. Greek tradition
   C. Roman tradition
   D. Egyptian tradition
6. What is the purpose of the Apocrypha?
   A. To provide spiritual guidance
   B. To provide guidance on moral issues
   C. To provide insight into historical events
   D. All of the above
7. What is the relationship between the Apocrypha and the Old Testament?
   A. The Apocrypha is an extension of the Old Testament
   B. The Apocrypha is a replacement of the Old Testament
   C. The Apocrypha is a supplement to the Old Testament
   D. The Apocrypha is separate from the Old Testament
8. How many books are in the Catholic version of the Apocrypha?
   A. 7
   B. 11
   C. 13
   D. 17
9. How many books are in the Protestant version of the Apocrypha?
   A. 7
   B. 11
   C. 13
   D. 17
10. What are the names of the two books included in the Protestant version of the Apocrypha that are not included in the Catholic version?
    A. 1 and 2 Maccabees
    B. 1 and 2 Chronicles
    C. Ezra and Nehemiah
    D. Esther and Daniel
11. What language is the Apocrypha written in?
    A. Hebrew
    B. Greek
    C. Latin
    D. Aramaic
12. What is the purpose of the Apocrypha in Jewish tradition?
    A. To provide guidance on moral issues
    B. To provide insight into historical events
    C. To provide spiritual guidance
    D. To provide additional books to the Bible
13. What is the purpose of the Apocrypha in Christian tradition?
    A. To provide guidance on moral issues
    B. To provide insight into historical events
    C. To provide spiritual guidance
    D. To provide additional books to the Bible
14. When was the Apocrypha first included in the Bible?
    A. 4th century
    B. 1st century
    C. 6th century
    D. 2nd century
15. What is the difference between the Apocrypha and the Pseudepigrapha?
    A. The Apocrypha is accepted as part of the Bible while the Pseudepigrapha is not
    B. The Apocrypha is written in Hebrew while the Pseudepigrapha is written in Greek
    C. The Apocrypha is accepted by Protestants while the Pseudepigrapha is accepted by Catholics
    D. The Apocrypha is accepted by Catholics while the Pseudepigrapha is accepted by Protestants

Answers to Above Questions with Description

1. B. A collection of books of the Christian Bible – The Apocrypha is a collection of books written in the time between the Old and New Testaments that are accepted as part of the Bible by some Christian denominations.
2. C. Tobit and Judith – The Apocrypha includes books such as Tobit, Judith, 1 and 2 Maccabees, Wisdom of Solomon, and Sirach.
3. D. 13 – The Apocrypha consists of 13 books of the Old Testament.
4. D. All of the above – The Apocrypha is accepted as part of the Bible by Roman Catholics, Orthodox Christians, and some Protestants.
5. A. Jewish tradition – The Apocrypha originated in Jewish tradition and was later accepted by some Christian denominations.
6. D. All of the above – The Apocrypha provides spiritual guidance, guidance on moral issues, and insight into historical events.
7. C. The Apocrypha is a supplement to the Old Testament – The Apocrypha is not part of the Old Testament, but is a supplement to it.
8. C. 13 – The Catholic version of the Apocrypha includes 13 books.
9. A. 7 – The Protestant version of the Apocrypha includes 7 books.
10. A. 1 and 2 Maccabees – The two books included in the Protestant version of the Apocrypha that are not included in the Catholic version are 1 and 2 Maccabees.
11. B. Greek – The Apocrypha is written in Greek.
12. C. To provide spiritual guidance – The Apocrypha is used in Jewish tradition to provide spiritual guidance.
13. D. To provide additional books to the Bible – The Apocrypha is used in Christian tradition to provide additional books to the Bible.
14. A. 4th century – The Apocrypha was first included in the Bible in the 4th century.
15. A. The Apocrypha is accepted as part of the Bible while the Pseudepigrapha is not – The Apocrypha is accepted as part of the Bible by some Christian denominations, while the Pseudepigrapha is not accepted as part of the Bible by any denomination.