Step into the ancient world of Shinar, where humankind spoke one language and dreamed of reaching the heavens!
This engaging quiz explores the dramatic events of the Tower of Babel — a story of unity, pride, divine intervention, and the origin of the world’s many languages. Test your knowledge with 15 carefully crafted multiple-choice questions, complete with Bible references and explanations. Whether you’re a student of scripture or just curious about this fascinating Old Testament episode, this quiz is sure to challenge and inspire!
1 Where in the Bible is the story of the Tower of Babel found?
- Genesis 6
- Genesis 9
- Genesis 11
- Exodus 1
Correct!Wrong!Genesis 11:1-9
The story is specifically told in Genesis 11:1–9.
2 What was the whole earth described as having at the beginning of the story?
- Many languages
- One language
- No language
- Multiple dialects
Correct!Wrong!Genesis 11:1
At the time, everyone shared a single language and common speech.
3 In what land did the people settle when they journeyed from the east?
- Canaan
- Egypt
- Shinar
- Assyria
Correct!Wrong!Genesis 11:2
Shinar is the region where they decided to build the tower.
4 What building material did the people use for bricks?
- Stone
- Wood
- Sandstone
- Burnt bricks
Correct!Wrong!Genesis 11:3
They used kiln-fired bricks instead of stone.
5 What material did they use for mortar?
- Clay
- Cement
- Bitumen
- Mud
Correct!Wrong!Genesis 11:3
Bitumen (asphalt) was used as a binding agent.
6 What did the people want to build with the bricks and mortar?
- A wall
- A castle
- A tower
- A pyramid
Correct!Wrong!Genesis 11:4
They aimed to build a tower that reached the heavens.
7 Why did they want to build the tower?
- To honor God
- To have a lookout post
- To make a name for themselves
- To escape floods
Correct!Wrong!Genesis 11:4
Their motivation was pride and self-glorification.
8 What was God's reaction to the construction of the tower?
- He blessed it
- He ignored it
- He admired their unity
- He came down to see it
Correct!Wrong!Genesis 11:5
God descended to observe what they were doing.
9 What did God say about the people's unity and language?
- They are weak together
- They are confused
- Nothing will be impossible for them
- They are sinful
Correct!Wrong!Genesis 11:6
God recognized the power of unity when everyone shares one language.
10 What did God decide to do to stop them?
- Flood the land again
- Destroy the tower
- Scatter them
- Confuse their language
Correct!Wrong!Genesis 11:7
He confused their language so they could not understand one another.
11 What resulted from their confusion?
- They finished the tower
- They fought each other
- They scattered over the earth
- They formed tribes
Correct!Wrong!Genesis 11:8
Unable to communicate, they stopped building and spread out.
12 What was the name of the city they were building?
- Babylon
- Babel
- Nineveh
- Ur
Correct!Wrong!Genesis 11:9
The name “Babel” is linked to the Hebrew word for “confusion.”
13 Who confused the language of the people?
- Angels
- The Holy Spirit
- The Lord
- The king
Correct!Wrong!Genesis 11:7-9
It was a direct act of God.
14 What was the consequence of the tower’s construction being halted?
- A new flood
- A war
- Global dispersion
- Plague
Correct!Wrong!Genesis 11:8-9
God scattered the people across the earth.
15 What major theme does the Tower of Babel story illustrate?
- Obedience
- Creation
- Judgment on pride
- Worship
Correct!Wrong!Genesis 11:4-9
The people’s pride in trying to reach heaven resulted in divine judgment.
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