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Famous Lutherans Trivia Quiz

The Lutheran faith has long played a prominent role in the Christian religion. Please take this fun quiz on some famous Lutherans. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by mrgrouchy. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mrgrouchy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
305,164

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Martin Luther, leader of the Protestant Reformation movement, was a prolific hymn writer. Please complete the title of his most famous hymn: "A Mighty ______ is Our God." Hint

Ocean

Mountain

Fortress

Temple

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which New York Yankees slugger, known as the "Iron Horse", was a member of the Lutheran faith? Hint

Lou Gehrig

Babe Ruth

Mickey Mantle

Bill Dickey

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Question 3 of 10

3. This German-born, Lutheran composer became famous for his religious music, particularly his organ fugues. Can you name him? Hint

W.A. Mozart

J.S. Bach

L. van Beethoven

E. Grieg

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Question 4 of 10

4. This Swedish-born diplomat became the second Secretary-General of the United Nations in 1953. Please identify him. Hint

Dag Hammarskjold

Carl Swartz

Hjalmar Hammarskjold

Karl Staaff

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Question 5 of 10

5. This Lutheran NASCAR race driver won 76 events, including the 1998 Daytona 500, during his legendary career. Can you name him? Hint

Dale Earnhardt

Cale Yarborough

Darrell Waltrip

Herb Thomas

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Question 6 of 10

6. This American-born writer became famous in 1960 when his novel "Rabbit Run" was published. Please identify him. Hint

J.D. Salinger

Bernard Malamud

Ernest Hemingway

John Updike

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Question 7 of 10

7. Greta Garbo, a famous actress, was born into the Lutheran faith and became well-known for her reclusive lifestyle. Where was she buried? Hint

Stockholm

Paris

New York City

Hollywood

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Question 8 of 10

8. Soren Kierkegaard was a prominent nineteenth century philosopher and theologian. In which city was he born? Hint

Oslo

Odense

Helsinki

Copenhagen

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Question 9 of 10

9. Dr. Seuss was an American writer who authored such books as "The Cat In the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham." What was his real name? Hint

Theodor Geisel

Theodore Robinson

Theodor Russell

Theodore Galaxy

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Question 10 of 10

10. The composer Handel is best known today for his "Messiah" oratorio. Where did "Messiah" make its debut in 1742? Hint

London

Dublin

Rome

Paris

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Martin Luther, leader of the Protestant Reformation movement, was a prolific hymn writer. Please complete the title of his most famous hymn: "A Mighty ______ is Our God."

Answer: Fortress

Martin Luther (1483-1546) is famous for having defied the Roman Catholic church's teachings about the Bible and Jesus Christ. His hymn "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" ("Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott") borrows words from Psalm 46 of the Bible.

2. Which New York Yankees slugger, known as the "Iron Horse", was a member of the Lutheran faith?

Answer: Lou Gehrig

Lou Gehrig (1903-1941) played with the New York Yankees from 1923 to 1939, belting 493 home runs during his Hall of Fame baseball career. Gehrig proudly acknowledged his membership in the Lutheran church during his playing days.

3. This German-born, Lutheran composer became famous for his religious music, particularly his organ fugues. Can you name him?

Answer: J.S. Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) grew up in a musical and religious family and apparently learned how to play Lutheran religious music at a young age. One of his most famous compositions is "Clavier-Ubung III." Mozart and Beethoven were raised in the Roman Catholic religion; Grieg was raised in Norway.

4. This Swedish-born diplomat became the second Secretary-General of the United Nations in 1953. Please identify him.

Answer: Dag Hammarskjold

Dag Hammarskjold (1905-1961) was greatly respected for his diplomatic efforts during the Cold War era. He grew up as a member of the Lutheran Church of Sweden. He died in a plane crash in Rhodesia, and his death was mourned throughout the world. Hjalmar Hammarskjold, Carl Swartz, and Karl Staaff all served as prime ministers of Sweden.

5. This Lutheran NASCAR race driver won 76 events, including the 1998 Daytona 500, during his legendary career. Can you name him?

Answer: Dale Earnhardt

Dale Earnhardt (1951-2001) was born into a Lutheran household in North Carolina. He was known as "The Intimidator" for his hard-driving style on the racetrack, but he also contributed a lot of his time and money to charity. Earnhardt was killed while racing on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500.

6. This American-born writer became famous in 1960 when his novel "Rabbit Run" was published. Please identify him.

Answer: John Updike

John Updike, born in 1932, was a prolific writer of novels, essays, and short stories during his literary career. He was raised as a Lutheran in Pennsylvania. He passed away in 2009 at the age of 76.

7. Greta Garbo, a famous actress, was born into the Lutheran faith and became well-known for her reclusive lifestyle. Where was she buried?

Answer: Stockholm

Greta Garbo (1905-1990) attended Lutheran services as a girl growing up in Sweden. She won an Honorary Oscar in 1954 for her outstanding work in many films. She died in New York City but was buried in her native Stockholm.

8. Soren Kierkegaard was a prominent nineteenth century philosopher and theologian. In which city was he born?

Answer: Copenhagen

Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was born into a deeply religious Lutheran family in Copenhagen, Denmark. He eventually questioned his faith in Christianity and was influential in forming the existentialist movement of philosophy.

9. Dr. Seuss was an American writer who authored such books as "The Cat In the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham." What was his real name?

Answer: Theodor Geisel

Theodor Geisel (1904-1991) grew up in a Lutheran household in Massachusetts. He wrote "The Cat in the Hat" (1957) because he wanted to make reading fun for children. "Green Eggs and Ham" was published in 1960.

10. The composer Handel is best known today for his "Messiah" oratorio. Where did "Messiah" make its debut in 1742?

Answer: Dublin

George Handel (1685-1759) was born into a Lutheran family in Germany, but he spent most of his adult life in England. He composed "Messiah" in London, but it was first performed in Dublin, Ireland. Hallelujah!

Source: Author mrgrouchy

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