Women of the Bible Quiz: 25 Questions with Answers
This Women of the Bible quiz has 25 multiple-choice questions about women in Scripture, from Eve, Sarah and Rachel to Deborah, Ruth, Hannah, Esther, Mary the mother of Jesus and the women of the early church. Each has an answer, a reference and a short explanation, ideal for a women's fellowship, Mother's Day or a Bible study group.
The Bible is full of women whose faith, courage and wisdom shaped the story of God's people: a mother who prayed, a queen who risked her life, a judge who led an army, a widow who chose a new people and a new God, and the women who were first at the empty tomb.
This quiz has 25 questions about them, roughly in Bible order. It is perfect for a women's fellowship, a Women's Day or Mother's Day programme, or simply as a character round at a quiz night.
The quiz
Who was the first woman?
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Answer: Eve (Genesis 2:22; 3:20)
God made woman from Adam's rib, and Adam called his wife's name Eve, because she was the mother of all living.
Who laughed when she heard she would have a son in her old age?
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Answer: Sarah (Genesis 18:12)
Sarah laughed within herself, saying, "After I have grown old, shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?"
Who was the mother of Jacob and Esau?
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Answer: Rebekah (Genesis 25:21-26)
Isaac pleaded with the LORD for Rebekah, and she conceived twins, Esau and Jacob.
Whom did Jacob love and work fourteen years to marry?
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Answer: Rachel (Genesis 29:18-30)
Jacob served seven years for Rachel, was given Leah, and served another seven years for Rachel.
Which sister of Moses watched over him in the basket on the river?
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Answer: Miriam (Exodus 2:4-8; 15:20)
His sister stood afar off to know what would be done to him; Miriam is later named as Aaron's sister, the prophetess.
Who found baby Moses in the river?
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Answer: Pharaoh's daughter (Exodus 2:5-6)
Pharaoh's daughter came down to bathe, saw the ark among the reeds, and had compassion on the baby.
Who hid the two Israelite spies on her roof in Jericho?
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Answer: Rahab (Joshua 2:1-6)
Rahab hid the spies under stalks of flax on her roof, and she and her family were saved when Jericho fell.
Which woman was a prophetess and judge who led Israel with Barak?
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Answer: Deborah (Judges 4:4-9)
Deborah, a prophetess, was judging Israel; she called Barak to battle against Sisera.
Who drove a tent peg through Sisera's temple?
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Answer: Jael (Judges 4:21)
Jael, the wife of Heber, took a tent peg and a hammer and drove the peg into Sisera's temple as he slept.
Who betrayed Samson to the Philistines?
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Answer: Delilah (Judges 16:4-21)
Delilah pressed Samson daily until he told her his secret; then she called for the Philistines.
Who said, "Wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge"?
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Answer: Ruth (Ruth 1:16)
Ruth the Moabitess clung to her mother-in-law Naomi: "Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God."
Whom did Ruth marry?
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Answer: Boaz (Ruth 4:13)
Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife; she bore Obed, the grandfather of King David.
Who prayed so earnestly at Shiloh that Eli thought she was drunk?
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Answer: Hannah (1 Samuel 1:12-15)
Hannah spoke in her heart and only her lips moved; she was pouring out her soul before the LORD.
Who was the son of Hannah?
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Answer: Samuel (1 Samuel 1:20)
Hannah bore a son and called his name Samuel, saying, "Because I have asked for him from the LORD."
Which wise woman brought food to David and kept him from taking revenge on Nabal?
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Answer: Abigail (1 Samuel 25:18-33)
David said to Abigail, "Blessed is your advice and blessed are you, because you have kept me this day from coming to bloodshed."
Who was the mother of King Solomon?
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Answer: Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:24)
David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and she bore a son; he called his name Solomon.
Which queen came to test Solomon with hard questions?
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Answer: The queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10:1)
When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with hard questions.
Which wicked queen threatened to kill the prophet Elijah?
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Answer: Jezebel (1 Kings 19:1-2)
Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah saying she would make his life like the prophets he had killed.
Which Jewish queen risked her life to save her people, saying, "If I perish, I perish!"?
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Answer: Esther (Esther 4:16)
Esther asked the Jews to fast for three days, then went in to the king, which was against the law.
Who was the mother of Jesus?
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Answer: Mary (Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:30-31)
The angel Gabriel told Mary, "You will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS."
Who was the mother of John the Baptist?
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Answer: Elizabeth (Luke 1:57-60)
Elizabeth's full time came and she bore a son; she said, "He shall be called John."
Which sister sat at Jesus' feet listening while the other was busy serving?
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Answer: Mary of Bethany (Luke 10:38-42)
Jesus said, "Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her."
Which woman did Jesus meet at Jacob's well?
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Answer: A woman of Samaria (John 4:7-9)
A woman of Samaria came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, "Give Me a drink."
Who was the first person to see Jesus after He rose from the dead?
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Answer: Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9)
When He rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene.
Which seller of purple from Thyatira opened her heart to Paul's message?
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Answer: Lydia (Acts 16:14-15)
The Lord opened Lydia's heart to heed the things spoken by Paul, and she and her household were baptized.
Women of the Bible at a glance
| Woman | Known for | Where to read |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah | Mother of Isaac in her old age | Genesis 18, 21 |
| Miriam | Led the women in song after the Red Sea | Exodus 15 |
| Deborah | Prophetess and judge of Israel | Judges 4–5 |
| Ruth | Loyalty to Naomi; great-grandmother of David | Ruth 1–4 |
| Hannah | Prayed for a son; mother of Samuel | 1 Samuel 1–2 |
| Esther | Queen who saved her people | Esther 4–7 |
| Mary | Mother of Jesus | Luke 1–2 |
| Mary Magdalene | First to see the risen Jesus | John 20 |
| Lydia | First recorded believer in Philippi | Acts 16 |
More character quizzes
Try our Who Am I? Bible character quiz, which includes Ruth, Esther, Deborah and Lydia, or a full Bible quiz for adults. The Women of the Bible quiz is also built into MyBibleQuiz as a ready-made game for your fellowship: host it free.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the most important women in the Bible?
Among the best known are Eve, Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Miriam, Deborah, Ruth, Hannah, Esther, Mary the mother of Jesus, Mary and Martha of Bethany, Mary Magdalene and Lydia.
Who was the first woman to see Jesus after He rose?
Mary Magdalene. John 20:11-18 tells how she met the risen Jesus at the tomb and went to tell the disciples.
What is a good Bible quiz for a women's fellowship?
A Women of the Bible quiz like this one works well, played in teams, followed by a short discussion of one woman's story and what it teaches about faith.