Mothers of the Bible Quiz Printable — 20 Questions with Answers

Looking for a Bible quiz for Sunday school, a women’s fellowship gathering, a Mother’s Day event, or family Bible trivia? This 20-question Mothers of the Bible quiz covers well-known women from Genesis through the New Testament, along with several stories that may test even experienced Bible readers.

You can play the Mothers of the Bible Quiz online or open the free printable version. A full answer key with Scripture references is included below, and online quiz plays count toward FaithBlitz seasonal prizes.

How to Use This Quiz

Sunday school: Divide the class into teams, read each question aloud, and use the Scripture references afterward to review the stories.

Women’s ministry or Mother’s Day: Use the two rounds as a Bible trivia activity for a fellowship event, brunch, or small group.

At home: Print the quiz for family Bible study, homeschool review, or a friendly parent-versus-kids challenge.

Round 1 — Getting Started

1. Who did Adam name Eve because she would become the mother of all living?

A. Sarah

B. Eve

C. Rebekah

D. Rachel

2. How old was Sarah when Abraham said she would bear Isaac?

A. 70

B. 80

C. 90

D. 100

3. What was the name of Hagar’s son?

A. Isaac

B. Ishmael

C. Esau

D. Jacob

4. Which two sons were born to Rebekah?

A. Cain and Abel

B. Isaac and Ishmael

C. Jacob and Esau

D. Ephraim and Manasseh

5. Rachel died while giving birth to which son?

A. Joseph

B. Benjamin

C. Judah

D. Levi

6. How many sons did Leah bear to Jacob?

A. Four

B. Five

C. Six

D. Seven

7. What was the name of Moses’ mother?

A. Miriam

B. Jochebed

C. Zipporah

D. Elisheba

8. Which son did Hannah pray for and later dedicate to the Lord?

A. Samuel

B. Saul

C. Samson

D. Solomon

9. What was the name of Ruth’s son?

A. Jesse

B. Boaz

C. Obed

D. David

10. What did Naomi do with Ruth’s son Obed after his birth?

A. Sent him to Bethlehem

B. Took him in her arms and cared for him

C. Presented him to the priest

D. Sent him to live with Boaz’s relatives

Round 2 — Digging Deeper

11. Which son did Bathsheba bear to David after the death of their first child together?

A. Absalom

B. Solomon

C. Amnon

D. Adonijah

12. Which judge of Israel was born to Manoah and his wife after an angel announced his birth?

A. Gideon

B. Jephthah

C. Samson

D. Samuel

13. What name did Elizabeth insist should be given to her son?

A. Zechariah

B. Joseph

C. John

D. Gabriel

14. Which words begin Mary’s song of praise often called the Magnificat?

A. My soul glorifies the Lord

B. The Lord is my shepherd

C. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord

D. Give thanks to the Lord

15. Who were Timothy’s mother and grandmother?

A. Martha and Mary

B. Eunice and Lois

C. Priscilla and Lydia

D. Joanna and Susanna

16. Which prophet prayed for the son of the widow of Zarephath and saw his life restored?

A. Elisha

B. Isaiah

C. Elijah

D. Jeremiah

17. Which prophet restored the Shunammite woman’s son to life?

A. Elijah

B. Elisha

C. Samuel

D. Nathan

18. What did the mother of James and John ask Jesus to grant her sons?

A. Authority over the twelve disciples

B. Seats at Jesus’ right and left in his kingdom

C. Permission to return home

D. Leadership over Jerusalem

19. During Solomon’s judgment between two women claiming the same baby, what did Solomon propose doing?

A. Giving the child to the older woman

B. Casting lots for the child

C. Dividing the living child in two

D. Sending both women away

20. After Pharaoh’s daughter found Moses, who was hired to nurse him?

A. Pharaoh’s daughter

B. Moses’ own mother

C. Miriam

D. An Egyptian servant

Answer Key

1. B — Eve

Genesis 3:20 says Adam named his wife Eve because she would become the mother of all living.

2. C — 90

Genesis 17:17 records Abraham saying that Sarah would bear a child at ninety years old. Isaac’s birth is recorded in Genesis 21:1–3.

3. B — Ishmael

Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram named him Ishmael. See Genesis 16:15.

4. C — Jacob and Esau

Rebekah gave birth to twin sons, Esau and Jacob. See Genesis 25:24–26.

5. B — Benjamin

Rachel died after giving birth to Benjamin. See Genesis 35:16–19.

6. C — Six

Leah bore Jacob six sons: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. She also bore Dinah. See Genesis 29:32–35 and Genesis 30:17–21.

7. B — Jochebed

Exodus 6:20 names Jochebed as the mother of Aaron and Moses.

8. A — Samuel

Hannah prayed for a son and later gave birth to Samuel. See 1 Samuel 1:20, 27–28.

9. C — Obed

Ruth gave birth to Obed, who became the father of Jesse and grandfather of David. See Ruth 4:13, 17.

10. B — Took him in her arms and cared for him

Naomi took Obed in her arms and cared for him. See Ruth 4:16.

11. B — Solomon

Bathsheba later gave birth to Solomon. See 2 Samuel 12:24.

12. C — Samson

Manoah’s wife gave birth to Samson after an angel announced that she would have a son. See Judges 13:3–5, 24.

13. C — John

Elizabeth said her son was to be called John. See Luke 1:57–60.

14. A — My soul glorifies the Lord

Mary’s song begins, “My soul glorifies the Lord.” See Luke 1:46–47.

15. B — Eunice and Lois

Second Timothy 1:5 identifies Eunice as Timothy’s mother and Lois as his grandmother.

16. C — Elijah

Elijah prayed for the widow of Zarephath’s son, and the child’s life returned. See 1 Kings 17:17–24.

17. B — Elisha

Elisha prayed for the Shunammite woman’s son, and the boy came back to life. See 2 Kings 4:32–37.

18. B — Seats at Jesus’ right and left in his kingdom

The mother of the sons of Zebedee asked Jesus for her two sons to sit at his right and left in his kingdom. See Matthew 20:20–21.

19. C — Dividing the living child in two

Solomon ordered that a sword be brought and proposed dividing the living child. The true mother immediately pleaded for the child’s life. See 1 Kings 3:24–27.

20. B — Moses’ own mother

Moses’ sister arranged for his own mother to nurse him, and Pharaoh’s daughter agreed to pay her. See Exodus 2:7–9.

Keep the Game Going

Need an easier version for younger students? Try the Mothers of the Bible Quiz for Kids.

For experienced Bible readers, move on to the Hard Mothers of the Bible Quiz.

You can also browse the full Women of the Bible collection for more quizzes about women throughout Scripture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is called the mother of all living?

Eve is called the mother of all living. Adam gave her the name Eve for this reason in Genesis 3:20.

Who was the oldest mother in the Bible?

Sarah was ninety years old when Isaac was born, according to Abraham’s statement in Genesis 17:17 and the birth account in Genesis 21:1–3.

Which mother had the most sons?

Leah is recorded as bearing six sons to Jacob: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun, as well as a daughter named Dinah. See Genesis 29:32–35 and Genesis 30:17–21.

Is this quiz free to print?

Yes. You can use the free printable Mothers of the Bible quiz, including the answer key with Scripture references such as Genesis 3:20 and Luke 1:46–47.