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