Daniel in the Lions’ Den: 10 Bible Quiz Questions and Answers

Jealous rulers tricked King Darius into a law against prayer. Daniel kept praying as before, was thrown to the lions, and God shut their mouths.

Here are 10 Bible quiz questions on Daniel in the Lions' Den, with the answers and Bible references at the end. Use them for Sabbath School, youth meetings, family worship or personal study.

Questions

1. Which king set Daniel over the whole kingdom?
   A) Darius
   B) Nebuchadnezzar
   C) Belshazzar
   D) Cyrus
2. How many princes did Darius set over the kingdom?
   A) 12
   B) 120
   C) 70
   D) 3
3. Why could the presidents find no fault in Daniel?
   A) He was hidden
   B) He was the king's son
   C) He was faithful
   D) He paid them
4. For how many days did the decree forbid asking anything except of the king?
   A) Seven
   B) Forty
   C) Three
   D) Thirty
5. Why could the king not change the decree?
   A) It was the law of the Medes and Persians
   B) Daniel refused
   C) The princes owned it
   D) It was written in gold
6. What did Daniel do when he knew the writing was signed?
   A) He hid
   B) He prayed three times a day, as he did before
   C) He fled
   D) He prayed only in secret
7. What was laid on the mouth of the den?
   A) An iron gate
   B) A net
   C) A stone, sealed with the king's signet
   D) Nothing
8. How did the king spend that night?
   A) At a feast
   B) Fast asleep
   C) Hunting
   D) Fasting, without music, and he could not sleep
9. Why was no hurt found on Daniel?
   A) He believed in his God
   B) He was too strong
   C) The lions were full
   D) The den was empty
10. What did Darius decree afterward?
    A) That Daniel leave Babylon
    B) That men should tremble and fear before the God of Daniel
    C) That no one should pray
    D) That Daniel be made king

Answers

1. A) Darius (Daniel 6:1-3)
2. B) 120 (Daniel 6:1)
3. C) He was faithful (Daniel 6:4)
4. D) Thirty (Daniel 6:7)
5. A) It was the law of the Medes and Persians (Daniel 6:8, 15)
6. B) He prayed three times a day, as he did before (Daniel 6:10)
7. C) A stone, sealed with the king's signet (Daniel 6:17)
8. D) Fasting, without music, and he could not sleep (Daniel 6:18)
9. A) He believed in his God (Daniel 6:23)
10. B) That men should tremble and fear before the God of Daniel (Daniel 6:26)