Quiz Where in the world?

Quiz Where in the world?
Test your Biblical and geography knowledge!

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1. Jesus was baptised in a river that shares the name of this Middle Eastern country.

2. Converts in this city were first described as ‘Christians’. The city is located within a large country that straddles Asia and Europe.

3. Compelled to carry Jesus’ cross, Simon originated from this African nation.

4. Popular holiday location with Brits, St Paul writes to the Romans (chapter 15) of his intention to visit this nation.

5. Jonah was told by God to preach in an ancient city which is in which modern war-torn country?    

6. King Solomon built the temple in Jerusalem using cedar wood from this nation.

7. According to St Paul in Galatians chapter 4, Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments was in this nation.

8. Mary and Joseph travelled here with the baby Jesus to escape from King Herod.

9. Travelling to this city, the capital of a war-torn nation, St Paul had a dramatic conversion to Christianity.

10. A senior official from this country
converted to Christianity when Philip
explained Isaiah 53 to him.

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Premier Christian Media UK

The answer to each of the 10 questions is a country that is referenced in scripture and has modern day tourist attractions, although some of these locations are safer to visit than others! Complete the questions below and the first five correct answers drawn will each receive a prize of a one year subscription to Premier Christianity magazine for you or a friend of your choice.

Closing date for entries to our ‘Where in the World’ quiz is 1st March 2015. Winners will be notified by 20th March 2015. This quiz is not open to employees of Premier. The prize is non-transferable and only available to be sent to a UK address.