Mary Magdalene Quiz

Mary Magdalene Quiz Questions

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1. According to the Gospels, where was Mary Magdalene from?
(a) Nazareth
(b) Bethlehem
(c) Magdala
(d) Jerusalem

2. In the Gospels, how many demons are said to have been cast out of Mary Magdalene?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Seven
(d) Twelve

3. What did Mary Magdalene, along with other women, do with their resources according to the Gospels?
(a) Built orphanages
(b) Supported Jesus and the disciples
(c) Funded religious festivals
(d) Donated to the temple

4. According to the Gospels, who was the first person to witness the resurrected Jesus?
(a) Mary Magdalene
(b) The Virgin Mary
(c) Peter
(d) John

5. In some later Christian traditions, Mary Magdalene is depicted as a ___________.
(a) Prophet
(b) Disciple
(c) High Priest
(d) Angel

6. The idea that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute comes from:
(a) The New Testament Gospels
(b) A later misinterpretation of biblical text
(c) Early Christian writings
(d) Gnostic texts

7. In many artistic representations, Mary Magdalene is often depicted holding:
(a) A sword
(b) A mirror
(c) An ointment jar
(d) A staff

8. Mary Magdalene’s feast day is celebrated on:
(a) December 25th
(b) July 22nd
(c) Easter Sunday
(d) It is not celebrated

9. The portrayal of Mary Magdalene has been debated and reinterpreted throughout history. Why is her story significant?
(a) It highlights the importance of wealth
(b) It offers a message of hope and redemption
(c) It emphasizes strict religious hierarchy
(d) It teaches the importance of social status

10. What did Mary Magdalene and other women bring to Jesus’ tomb according to the Gospels?
(a) Wine and bread
(b) Spices and perfumes
(c) Gold and frankincense
(d) Clothing

11. What is the name traditionally given to the empty tomb where Jesus was buried?
(a) The Basilica
(b) The Catacombs
(c) The Calvary
(d) The Pantheon

12. According to the Gospels, what was Mary Magdalene present for during Jesus’ ministry?
(a) The Last Supper only
(b) The Sermon on the Mount only
(c) Many of Jesus’ teachings and healings
(d) The raising of Lazarus only

13. The Gospels depict Mary Magdalene being one of the few witnesses to what event?
(a) Jesus’ birth
(b) Jesus’ crucifixion
(c) The calling of the twelve disciples
(d) Jesus’ baptism

14. What message does the risen Jesus give Mary Magdalene to deliver to the disciples according to the Gospel of John?
(a) A message of forgiveness
(b) A message of judgment
(c) Instructions for the Last Supper
(d) “Tell my disciples that I am ascending to my Father…”

15. There are misconceptions about Mary Magdalene being “Jesus’ wife.” What is the main source of this idea?
(a) The Gospel of John
(b) The Gospel of Mark
(c) Non-canonical texts
(d) Early Christian traditions

16. Mary Magdalene is considered a patron saint of what?
(a) Kings and queens
(b) Women who have repented
(c) Farmers
(d) Soldiers

17. The Gospels mention several women who followed Jesus. What is Mary Magdalene often described as doing in relation to Jesus and the disciples?
(a) Criticizing their teachings
(b) Traveling with them
(c) Arguing with Jesus
(d) Staying at home

18. What did Jesus tell Mary Magdalene not to do when she encountered him after the resurrection?
(a) Follow him
(b) Spread the news
(c) Touch him
(d) Talk to the disciples

19. What precious ointment did Mary Magdalene use to anoint Jesus before his death?
(a) Myrrh
(b) Frankincense
(c) Spikenard
(d) Olive oil

20. What is the title sometimes given to Mary Magdalene by some Christians?
(a) Saint Mary
(b) Apostle to the Apostles
(c) The Virgin Mother
(d) Queen of Heaven

21. In what city is a famous church dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene located?
(a) Rome
(b) Paris
(c) Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, France
(d) Jerusalem

22. What sea is traditionally associated with Mary Magdalene’s later life?
(a) Dead Sea
(b) Red Sea
(c) Mediterranean Sea
(d) Sea of Galilee

23. Mary Magdalene is considered a saint in which Christian traditions?
(a) Only Protestant churches
(b) Only Eastern Orthodox churches
(c) Both Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches
(d) Neither Catholic nor Eastern Orthodox churches

24. What is the traditional color associated with Saint Mary Magdalene?
(a) Blue
(b) Green
(c) White
(d) Yellow

Mary Magdalene Quiz Questions with Answers

1. According to the Gospels, where was Mary Magdalene from?
(c) Magdala

2. In the Gospels, how many demons are said to have been cast out of Mary Magdalene?
(c) Seven

3. What did Mary Magdalene, along with other women, do with their resources according to the Gospels?
(b) Supported Jesus and the disciples

4. According to the Gospels, who was the first person to witness the resurrected Jesus?
(a) Mary Magdalene

5. In some later Christian traditions, Mary Magdalene is depicted as a ___________.
(b) Disciple

6. The idea that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute comes from:
(b) A later misinterpretation of biblical text

7. In many artistic representations, Mary Magdalene is often depicted holding:
(c) An ointment jar

8. Mary Magdalene’s feast day is celebrated on:
(b) July 22nd

9. The portrayal of Mary Magdalene has been debated and reinterpreted throughout history. Why is her story significant?
(b) It offers a message of hope and redemption

10. What did Mary Magdalene and other women bring to Jesus’ tomb according to the Gospels?
(b) Spices and perfumes

11. What is the name traditionally given to the empty tomb where Jesus was buried?
(c) Calvary

12. According to the Gospels, what was Mary Magdalene present for during Jesus’ ministry?
(c) Many of Jesus’ teachings and healings

13. The Gospels depict Mary Magdalene being one of the few witnesses to what event?
(b) Jesus’ crucifixion

14. What message does the risen Jesus give Mary Magdalene to deliver to the disciples according to the Gospel of John?
(d) “Tell my disciples that I am ascending to my Father…”

15. There are misconceptions about Mary Magdalene being “Jesus’ wife.” What is the main source of this idea?
(c) Non-canonical texts

16. Mary Magdalene is considered a patron saint of what?
(b) Women who have repented

17. The Gospels mention several women who followed Jesus. What is Mary Magdalene often described as doing in relation to Jesus and the disciples?
(b) Traveling with them

18. What did Jesus tell Mary Magdalene not to do when she encountered him after the resurrection?
(c) Touch him

19. What precious ointment did Mary Magdalene use to anoint Jesus before his death?
(c) Spikenard

20. What is the title sometimes given to Mary Magdalene by some Christians?
(b) Apostle to the Apostles

21. In what city is a famous church dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene located?
(d) Jerusalem

22. What sea is traditionally associated with Mary Magdalene’s later life?
(d) Sea of Galilee

23. Mary Magdalene is considered a saint in which Christian traditions?
(c) Both Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches

24. What is the traditional color associated with Saint Mary Magdalene?
(c) White