Bible Geography — Advanced Quiz

1. In 1 Kings 9:26-28, Solomon established a port city for his merchant fleet on the Red Sea. Which city was this?

2. According to Numbers 34:1-12, God established the boundaries of the Promised Land for Israel. Which four regions marked the corners or extremities of this territory?

3. In Acts 16:11, Paul and Timothy traveled from Troas to which Macedonian city, marking the first time the gospel entered Europe?

4. According to 2 Kings 5:12, Naaman the Syrian general expected to be healed by dipping in rivers of his homeland. Which two rivers did he mention?

5. According to Matthew 4:25, from which regions did large crowds follow Jesus?

6. According to Joshua 13:1-6, God instructed Joshua that certain lands remained unconquered and must be inherited. Which Canaanite regions were explicitly mentioned as still to be possessed?

7. In Galatians 4:25, Paul uses Mount Sinai as an allegory and associates it with which ancient city or region?

8. According to 1 Kings 7:8-9, what materials were used in Solomon's palace complex and the house for Pharaoh's daughter?

9. In Revelation 16:16, the final battle is prophesied to take place at a location called Armageddon. What does 'Armageddon' literally mean in terms of its geographic referent?

10. In Acts 27:16, Paul's ship passed by a small island while being driven by a storm. What was the name of this island, which was south of Crete?