Here’s a set of 20 quiz questions on the Book of Joshua, complete with answers, that you can easily convert into a PDF using any document editor or online converter. They’re organized into multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer formats for variety.
📝 Joshua Quiz Questions & Answers
Multiple-Choice (Choose the best answer)
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Who succeeded Moses as leader of Israel?
A) Caleb
B) Aaron
C) Joshua ✅
D) Eleazar -
How did the Israelites cross the Jordan River?
A) Built a bridge
B) Walked with boats
C) Waters stopped, and they crossed on dry ground ✅
D) Waited for low water -
How many days did the Israelites march around Jericho?
A) 3 days
B) 5 days
C) 7 days ✅
D) 10 days -
Which sin led to Israel’s defeat at Ai?
A) Disobedience of laws
B) Achan took forbidden spoils ✅
C) Lost the Ark
D) Praised another god -
Where did Joshua renew the covenant with the people?
A) Shiloh
B) Gilgal
C) Shechem ✅
D) Bethel
True or False
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Joshua was one of the twelve spies sent to scout Canaan. ✅ True
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The walls of Jericho fell when the Israelites shouted and blew trumpets. ✅ True
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Joshua instructed the Levites to build altars in every town. ❌ False (Levites received special cities)
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The land was divided among eleven tribes of Israel. ❌ False (twelve tribes)
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Achan’s sin remained hidden and brought no consequences. ❌ False (it caused Israel’s defeat)
Short-Answer
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What phrase did God repeatedly say to Joshua to encourage him?
Answer: “Be strong and courageous.” -
Name two cities with miraculous victories in Joshua.
Answer: Jericho and Ai. -
What special cities were established as safe zones?
Answer: Cities of refuge. -
Which part of Israel inherited land east of the Jordan?
Answer: Reuben, Gad, and half of the tribe of Manasseh. -
What famous statement did Joshua make at his farewell?
Answer: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Bonus – Matching
Match the event (Column A) with the correct outcome (Column B):
A: Event | B: Outcome |
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16. Crossing the Jordan River | a) Covenant renewed at Shechem |
17. Battle of Jericho | b) Entry into Promised Land |
18. Sin of Achan | c) Walls fell, victory for Israel |
19. Division of the land | d) Defeat at Ai |
20. Joshua’s farewell address | e) Land allotted among the twelve tribes |
Answers:
16–b, 17–c, 18–d, 19–e, 20–a
✅ Answer Key (Quick Reference)
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C | 2. C | 3. C | 4. B | 5. C
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True | 7. True | 8. False | 9. False | 10. False
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“Be strong and courageous.”
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Jericho, Ai
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Cities of refuge
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Reuben, Gad, half of Manasseh
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“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
16–b | 17–c | 18–d | 19–e | 20–a
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