- 1. When is the feast day of Saint John the Baptist celebrated?
A) August 15
B) March 17
C) December 25
D) June 24
- 2. What is the traditional symbol associated with Saint John the Apostle?
A) Lion
B) Eagle
C) Ox
D) Bull
- 3. Where is the traditional burial site of Saint John the Evangelist?
A) Ephesus
B) Jerusalem
C) Athens
D) Rome
- 4. Which Gospel is attributed to Saint John?
A) Gospel of Mark
B) Gospel of Matthew
C) Gospel of Luke
D) Gospel of John
- 5. In what sea was the island of Patmos, where Saint John is said to have received the Revelation, located?
A) Aegean Sea
B) Red Sea
C) Black Sea
D) Mediterranean Sea
- 6. What is the primary theme of Saint John's Gospel?
A) Sacrifice
B) Law
C) Judgment
D) Love
- 7. Who is said to have baptized Jesus in the River Jordan according to Christian tradition?
A) Peter
B) Andrew
C) James
D) John the Baptist
- 8. Which emperor is said to have exiled Saint John to the island of Patmos?
A) Domitian
B) Constantine
C) Caligula
D) Nero
- 9. What language is the Gospel of John believed to have been originally written in?
A) Aramaic
B) Hebrew
C) Greek
D) Latin
- 10. In Christian tradition, what is the relation between Saint John the Evangelist and John the Apostle?
A) Brothers
B) Cousins
C) Teacher and student
D) Same person
- 11. Saint John was one of the twelve disciples of whom?
A) Moses
B) David
C) Jesus
D) Solomon
- 12. What was the occupation of Saint John before he became a disciple of Jesus?
A) Merchant
B) Carpenter
C) Blacksmith
D) Fisherman
- 13. Which title is often used for Saint John due to his special relationship with Jesus?
A) Faithful Servant
B) Chosen Heir
C) Holy Guardian
D) Beloved Disciple
- 14. Which island is traditionally believed to be the place where Saint John wrote the Book of Revelation?
A) Crete
B) Sicily
C) Cyprus
D) Patmos
- 15. In which modern-day country is the town of Selçuk, close to the traditional site of Saint John's tomb?
A) Israel
B) Italy
C) Greece
D) Turkey
- 16. In artwork representing Saint John's symbol, what is the eagle often shown holding in its beak?
A) Harp
B) Crown
C) Branch
D) Scroll
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