Do You Know The True Story Of Daniel And The Lions' Den?

Where was Daniel when he was imprisoned in that den and why? Do you know? Try our short Bible quiz to see if you know Daniel's true story.

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Question 1/10
Daniel was in Babylon, later called Persia, when thrown into the lions' den. Why?
He was a part of the exiled Jews from Judah when they were conquered by Nebuchadnezzar.
His parents took them there on vacation and stayed.
He was called there as a Lion Tamer.
He was there on an educational scholarship.
He was wandering in the wilderness and just ended up there one day.
Question 2/10
What caused the other vice regents and the governors of Babylonia to turn against Daniel?
He had favor with King Darius, the Mede.
Because he was a foreigner, a Jew with different beliefs and customs, who was ruling over them.
He grew up at court and knew all the secrets of the palace.
He had the best of everything; food, clothes, etc., which made them jealous.
He was related to Queen Esther, so the King gave him preference.
Question 3/10
What law did Daniel break that got him sentenced to the Den of Lions?
He was talking in the palace without the King's permission.
He missed the required sacrifices at their local synagogue
He was caught praying to God not King Darius; a law devised to pit the King against Daniel when no evil could be found in him.
He missed the King's protocol meeting which marked him for death.
He didn't do anything wrong. The King was just having a bad day and had to take it out on someone.
Question 4/10
What did Darius do when the Vice Regents and Governors brought charges against Daniel?
He praised them for their diligence in maintaining law and order.
He left the court and hid in his rooms to avoid arresting Daniel.
He threw a party for the officials who had caught Daniel.
Saddened, he tried to find a loophole in the law so that he could free Daniel ... but there was none.
He did nothing, what else could he do.
Question 5/10
Was King Darius happy about Daniel's sentence?
No, for he truly desired the praise and devotion of all his subjects.
No. He didn't care for Daniel anyway, so why show any emotion.
Yes, it pleased him when his officials were really on the ball.
No, Daniel was his friend and it hurt him when Daniel broke the law.
No, Darius was upset for Daniel was a trustworthy man. But because their laws could not be changed once put into effect, he had to put Daniel in with the lions
Question 6/10
What did the king do after he put Daniel into that den?
He paced the royal courtyard all night, praying Daniel would be safe.
He did nothing out of the ordinary, it was just another day in Babylon
King Darius went to the hot springs to relax, he really needed it after the day he'd had.
He had his cup bearer bring him a stiff drink, which he drank just before going to bed.
Darius refused to eat, spending a sleepless night in fasting.
Question 7/10
What did the King and all of his officials find when they returned to the Den at daybreak?
The lions had all been slain and were lying in a heap on the floor, but Daniel was alive and well.
Daniel had been ripped to shreds and eaten by the lions. There was nothing left but his royal robes.
An angel of the Lord was keeping the lions away from Daniel while he slept.
Daniel alive and the lions mouths' closed and hungry.
Daniel was giving the lions a pedicure.
Question 8/10
How did King Darius react when Daniel was released from the Lions' Den unharmed?
He threw a party because Daniel had survived.
He did nothing unusual, it would be undignified for the king to react.
He had the Vice Regents and Governors thrown into the den of lions along with their families. The lions ate them all before they hit the floor.
He smiled at Daniel's good fortune and promoted him to Co-King.
He threw a fit, because the lion's hadn't eaten Daniel.
Question 9/10
What new law did Darius decree after Daniel was rescued?
A law to repeal the one requiring people to pray to him.
A law that said the God of Daniel be worshipped and respected throughout Babylonia, because He alone is the True God.
A law that banned swimming in the castle's moat.
A law that required eating as the Jews, because it was healthier.
A law banning bubble gum in the court.
Question 10/10
What happened to Daniel afterward?
Daniel was treated well during the reign of Darius, and also in the following reign of Cyrus the Persian.
He retired from public service with a hefty pension.
He returned to Israel with Ezra the scribe.
He lived in exclusion, not seeing anyone save the king the rest of his days
He kept doing just as he had always done.
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Question 1
Daniel was in Babylon, later called Persia, when thrown into the lions' den. Why?
He was a part of the exiled Jews from Judah when they were conquered by Nebuchadnezzar.
His parents took them there on vacation and stayed.
He was called there as a Lion Tamer.
He was there on an educational scholarship.
He was wandering in the wilderness and just ended up there one day.
Question 2
What caused the other vice regents and the governors of Babylonia to turn against Daniel?
He had favor with King Darius, the Mede.
Because he was a foreigner, a Jew with different beliefs and customs, who was ruling over them.
He grew up at court and knew all the secrets of the palace.
He had the best of everything; food, clothes, etc., which made them jealous.
He was related to Queen Esther, so the King gave him preference.
Question 3
What law did Daniel break that got him sentenced to the Den of Lions?
He was talking in the palace without the King's permission.
He missed the required sacrifices at their local synagogue
He was caught praying to God not King Darius; a law devised to pit the King against Daniel when no evil could be found in him.
He missed the King's protocol meeting which marked him for death.
He didn't do anything wrong. The King was just having a bad day and had to take it out on someone.
Question 4
What did Darius do when the Vice Regents and Governors brought charges against Daniel?
He praised them for their diligence in maintaining law and order.
He left the court and hid in his rooms to avoid arresting Daniel.
He threw a party for the officials who had caught Daniel.
Saddened, he tried to find a loophole in the law so that he could free Daniel ... but there was none.
He did nothing, what else could he do.
Question 5
Was King Darius happy about Daniel's sentence?
No, for he truly desired the praise and devotion of all his subjects.
No. He didn't care for Daniel anyway, so why show any emotion.
Yes, it pleased him when his officials were really on the ball.
No, Daniel was his friend and it hurt him when Daniel broke the law.
No, Darius was upset for Daniel was a trustworthy man. But because their laws could not be changed once put into effect, he had to put Daniel in with the lions
Question 6
What did the king do after he put Daniel into that den?
He paced the royal courtyard all night, praying Daniel would be safe.
He did nothing out of the ordinary, it was just another day in Babylon
King Darius went to the hot springs to relax, he really needed it after the day he'd had.
He had his cup bearer bring him a stiff drink, which he drank just before going to bed.
Darius refused to eat, spending a sleepless night in fasting.
Question 7
What did the King and all of his officials find when they returned to the Den at daybreak?
The lions had all been slain and were lying in a heap on the floor, but Daniel was alive and well.
Daniel had been ripped to shreds and eaten by the lions. There was nothing left but his royal robes.
An angel of the Lord was keeping the lions away from Daniel while he slept.
Daniel alive and the lions mouths' closed and hungry.
Daniel was giving the lions a pedicure.
Question 8
How did King Darius react when Daniel was released from the Lions' Den unharmed?
He threw a party because Daniel had survived.
He did nothing unusual, it would be undignified for the king to react.
He had the Vice Regents and Governors thrown into the den of lions along with their families. The lions ate them all before they hit the floor.
He smiled at Daniel's good fortune and promoted him to Co-King.
He threw a fit, because the lion's hadn't eaten Daniel.
Question 9
What new law did Darius decree after Daniel was rescued?
A law to repeal the one requiring people to pray to him.
A law that said the God of Daniel be worshipped and respected throughout Babylonia, because He alone is the True God.
A law that banned swimming in the castle's moat.
A law that required eating as the Jews, because it was healthier.
A law banning bubble gum in the court.
Question 10
What happened to Daniel afterward?
Daniel was treated well during the reign of Darius, and also in the following reign of Cyrus the Persian.
He retired from public service with a hefty pension.
He returned to Israel with Ezra the scribe.
He lived in exclusion, not seeing anyone save the king the rest of his days
He kept doing just as he had always done.

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