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Quiz about Cyprus in the Bible
Quiz about Cyprus in the Bible

Cyprus in the Bible Trivia Quiz


Cyprus is an island very close to the Holy Land. In this quiz we will see instances when Cyprus is mentioned in the Bible. All references are from the King James' Version.

A multiple-choice quiz by gme24. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
gme24
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
406,409
Updated
Jul 06 22
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the Old Testament there is a mention of Cyprus (Chittim) in a prophesy given by Balaam to Balak.
In which Book of the Pentateuch is this reference?
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Cyprus is mentioned in Ezekiel 27:6 that reads "Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thine oars; the company of the Ashurites have made thy benches of ivory, brought out of the isles of Chittim". This chapter of Ezekiel laments which city? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In Acts 4:36 there is a reference to a person from Cyprus who was named Joses. What was the name that he was known by? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Following the stoning of Stephen, the members of the Church left Jerusalem for fear of persecution. Three places are mentioned In Acts 11:19, two of them are Phenice and Cyprus. What is the other place mentioned in this verse? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Paul's first missionary journey, together with Barnabas and John Mark, started from Celeucia from where they sailed to Cyprus. What was the name of the city mentioned in Acts 13:5 that was the first stop in Paul's journey? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Paul, Barnabas and John continued their journey to Cyprus reaching the then capital of Cyprus. What city was the capital of Cyprus throughout the Roman occupation of the Island? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. After Paul overcame the resistance of Elymas the sorcerer he preached the Gospel to the proconsul of Cyprus who was named what? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. After leaving Cyprus, Paul and Barnabas went to which city in Pamphylia? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. According to Acts 15:39 Barnabas and John Mark returned later to Cyprus. Was Paul with them on the journey as well?


Question 10 of 10
10. Following his third missionary journey, Paul returned to Jerusalem where he lodged with a Cypriot named what? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the Old Testament there is a mention of Cyprus (Chittim) in a prophesy given by Balaam to Balak. In which Book of the Pentateuch is this reference?

Answer: Numbers

In Numbers 24: 23-24 Balaam says "Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!
And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish forever."
Chittim is the city of Kition (present day Larnaca) which lies on the southeastern coast of Cyprus. The city was established during the 13th century B.C. when copper exploration was flourishing. It was later settled by Phoenician merchants.
2. Cyprus is mentioned in Ezekiel 27:6 that reads "Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thine oars; the company of the Ashurites have made thy benches of ivory, brought out of the isles of Chittim". This chapter of Ezekiel laments which city?

Answer: Tyre

In verse 2 of chapter 27 the Lord commands the prophet to "Now, thou son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyrus".
Currently Tyre is part of Lebanon. The city was built by settlers that came from neighbouring Sidon and it is one of the oldest cities in the world.
3. In Acts 4:36 there is a reference to a person from Cyprus who was named Joses. What was the name that he was known by?

Answer: Barnabas

Joses or Joseph the Levite was a Hellenized Jew who joined the early church and donated the proceeds of the sale of his land.
The full text of Acts 4:36-37 is "And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet."
4. Following the stoning of Stephen, the members of the Church left Jerusalem for fear of persecution. Three places are mentioned In Acts 11:19, two of them are Phenice and Cyprus. What is the other place mentioned in this verse?

Answer: Antioch

Antioch was built on the banks of the Orontes River by Seleucus I Nicator and was named in honour of his father Antiochus. The ruins of Antioch are very close to the city of Antakya, Hatay province, Turkey.
The text of Acts 11:19 is "Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only."
5. Paul's first missionary journey, together with Barnabas and John Mark, started from Celeucia from where they sailed to Cyprus. What was the name of the city mentioned in Acts 13:5 that was the first stop in Paul's journey?

Answer: Salamis

Barnabas is considered the founder and patron Saint of the Church of Cyprus. His tomb is located not very far from the ruins of Salamis in a monastery dedicated to his name.
John Mark was cousin to Barnabas.
Acts 13: 4-5 reads: "So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister."
6. Paul, Barnabas and John continued their journey to Cyprus reaching the then capital of Cyprus. What city was the capital of Cyprus throughout the Roman occupation of the Island?

Answer: Paphos

Salamis was the capital of Cyprus until 58 BC when the Romans conquered the island.
After the end of the Roman occupation the capital was moved in the Salamis area to a new city called Constantia.
Verse 6, chapter 13 of the Acts begins with 6 "And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos"
7. After Paul overcame the resistance of Elymas the sorcerer he preached the Gospel to the proconsul of Cyprus who was named what?

Answer: Sergius Paulus

Tradition states that Paul received 39 lashes. In Paphos one can visit the column of St. Paul where he received this punishment.
Acts 13: 6-7 "And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus: Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God."
8. After leaving Cyprus, Paul and Barnabas went to which city in Pamphylia?

Answer: Perga

Paul and Barnabas visited Perga twice during their Evangelical Journeys.
Acts 13:13 reads "Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem."
Perga was an ancient Greek city ruins of which can be seen near Antalya, Turkey.
9. According to Acts 15:39 Barnabas and John Mark returned later to Cyprus. Was Paul with them on the journey as well?

Answer: No

There appeared to be an argument between Barnabas and Paul regarding John Mark. They split up company rather abruptly and not on very good terms.
Acts 15: 36-39 gives a very detailed explanation: "And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do. And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus."
As far as we know, Paul never visited Cyprus again.
10. Following his third missionary journey, Paul returned to Jerusalem where he lodged with a Cypriot named what?

Answer: Mnason

Mnason was referred to as an old disciple, most probably one of the many than believed in the Lord during the miraculous Pentecost sermon. He was very happy to play host to Paul.
Acts 21: 16-17 describes this "There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge. And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly."
Source: Author gme24

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