Daniel Quiz
Daniel is a book of the Old Testament with 12 chapters. Bible Quizio has 21 questions on Daniel, from easy to scholar level. Here is a sample, each with the answer, the Scripture reference and an explanation.
What was the reason Daniel was thrown into the lions' den?
Intermediate
Answer: He prayed to God despite the king's decree (Daniel 6:10–12)
Daniel was thrown into the lions' den because he continued to pray to God despite a royal decree that prohibited prayer to anyone except King Darius, as stated in Daniel 6:10–12.
What does the name 'Daniel' mean?
Easy
Answer: God is my judge (Daniel 1:6)
The name 'Daniel' means 'God is my judge,' reflecting his faith and reliance on God. This significance is noted in the context of his life and actions.
Who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to worship the golden statue?
Easy
Answer: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3:12–30)
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to worship the golden statue set up by King Nebuchadnezzar, as recorded in Daniel 3:12–30.
What was the primary focus of Daniel's prayer in Daniel 9?
Intermediate
Answer: Confession of sins and seeking God's mercy (Daniel 9:4–19)
Daniel's prayer in chapter 9 focuses on confessing the sins of Israel and seeking God's mercy and forgiveness for the people, as seen in Daniel 9:4–19.
What did Daniel interpret from King Nebuchadnezzar's dream about a statue?
Intermediate
Answer: The statue represented four kingdoms (Daniel 2:31–45)
Daniel explained that the statue represented four kingdoms that would arise, with the final kingdom being God's everlasting kingdom. This is found in Daniel 2:31–45.
How did Daniel and his friends compare to the other young men after their training?
Intermediate
Answer: They were found ten times better (Daniel 1:20)
Daniel and his friends were found to be ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in the kingdom after their training, as stated in Daniel 1:20.
What did Daniel request instead of the king's food?
Intermediate
Answer: Vegetables and water (Daniel 1:12)
Daniel requested to be given vegetables and water instead of the king's food, as stated in Daniel 1:12.
What was the outcome of Daniel and his friends after the ten days?
Intermediate
Answer: They appeared healthier and better nourished (Daniel 1:15)
After the ten days, Daniel and his friends looked healthier and better nourished than those who ate the king's food, as stated in Daniel 1:15.
Why was the chief official hesitant to grant Daniel's request?
Intermediate
Answer: He feared for his life (Daniel 1:10)
The chief official feared that if Daniel and his friends looked worse than the other young men, he would be punished by the king, as noted in Daniel 1:10.
What period did Daniel propose for the test of their diet?
Intermediate
Answer: Ten days (Daniel 1:12)
Daniel proposed a test of ten days to see if they would be healthier on their chosen diet compared to the king's food, as stated in Daniel 1:12.
What did God give to Daniel and his friends after the test?
Intermediate
Answer: Knowledge and understanding (Daniel 1:17)
God gave Daniel and his friends knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning, as stated in Daniel 1:17.
What type of food and drink did the king assign to the young men?
Intermediate
Answer: Delicacies and wine (Daniel 1:5)
The king assigned them daily provisions of delicacies and wine from his table as stated in Daniel 1:5.