Daniel 7 Quiz lets you explore the amazing visions in Daniel’s story while testing your Bible knowledge. You can read the full chapter in the King James Version of Daniel 7.
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Table of Contents
Bible Quiz on Daniel Chapter 7
Question 1
In what year of whose reign did Daniel have this vision of the four beasts?
A) The second year of King Nebuchadnezzar
B) The first year of Belshazzar king
C) The third year of King Cyrus the Persian
D) The first year of Darius the Mede
E) The seventh year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign
Question 2
Which of the four beasts in Daniel’s vision had great iron teeth?
A) The first beast
B) The second beast
C) The third beast
D) The fourth beast
E) None of the beasts had iron teeth
Question 3
How many great beasts came up from the sea in Daniel’s vision?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
E. Seven
Question 4
What was the first beast like, and what did it have?
A) Like a bear with three ribs in its mouth
B) Like a leopard with four wings and four heads
C) Like a lion and had eagle’s wings
D) Like a dragon with seven heads and ten horns
E) Like a calf with the face of a man
Question 5
What was the second beast like, and on what side did it raise itself up?
A) Like a leopard and raised itself up on the right side
B) Like a lion and raised itself up on the left side
C) Like a bear and raised itself up on one side
D) Like an eagle and raised itself up on both sides
E) Like a serpent and raised itself up on the back side
Question 6
What was given to the first beast?
A. A sword and a crown
B. Dominion over the earth
C. A man’s heart
D. A voice from heaven
E. A golden crown
Question 7
What unique feature did the second beast possess?
A. Four heads
B. Four wings on its back
C. Ten eyes on its head
D. Three ribs in its mouth
E. A lion’s tail
Question 8
What command was given to the second beast?
A. “Arise, devour much flesh.”
B. “Rise up and take dominion over the Earth”
C. “Conquer the nations.”
D. “Go and multiply.”
E. “Speak great things.”
Question 9
What animal did the third beast resemble?
A. Bear
B. Eagle
C. Leopard
D. Lion
E. Dragon
Question 10
What unique feature did the third beast possess?
A. Two horns on its heads
B. Four wings on its back
C. Ten eyes on its head
D. Three ribs in its mouth
E. Seven heads on it neck
Question 11
How many heads did the third beast have, and what was given to it?
A) Seven heads and dominion was given to it over all nations
B) Two heads and power was given to it over the sea
C) Four heads and dominion was given to it
D) Three heads and authority was given to it over kings
E) Ten heads and strength was given to it
Question 12
How many horns did the fourth beast have?
A) Seven horns
B) Twelve horns
C) Ten horns
D) Three horns
E) Eight horns
Question 13
What happened when the little horn rose?
A. It praised the Most High
B. The fourth beast devoured other three beasts
C. Three horns were plucked up
D. The fourth beast died
E. A trumpet sounded
Question 14
What human feature did the little horn have?
A. Voice of a man
B. Feet like a bear
C. Eyes like a man
D. Voice of thunder
E. Wings of gold
Question 15
What did the little horn speak?
A. Peace and safety
B. Great things
C. Praise to God
D. Parables
E. Silence
Question 16
What did Daniel see regarding thrones, and who sat on one of them?
A) Seven thrones were set up and the Son of Man sat upon one
B) Thrones were cast down and the Ancient of days did sit
C) Twelve thrones were established and the apostles sat upon them
D) A single throne was raised and the son of man sat on it
E) Thrones were destroyed and no one could sit upon them
Question 17
What was the garment of he that sat on the throne like?
A. Red as fire
B. White as snow
C. Green like emerald
D. Blue like the sky
E. Purple as royalty
Question 18
What was his throne like, and what were the wheels?
A) His throne was like jasper and the wheels were like crystal
B) His throne was like a fiery flame and his wheels as burning fire
C) His throne was like a chariot of fire, and his wheels as burning fire
D) His throne was like a rainbow and the wheels were like lightning
E) His throne was like a chariot of fire, and his wheels as rolling thunder
Question 19
How many served him and how many stood before him?
A) Ten thousand served him and a hundred thousand stood before him
B) A thousand thousands served him and ten thousand times one thousand stood before him
C) A thousand thousands served him and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him
D) A thousand served him and ten thousand stood before him
E) Seven angels served him and twenty-four elders stood before him
Question 20
What was set and what was opened when judgment began?
A) The altar was set and the scroll was opened
B) The judgment was set and the books were opened
C) The throne was set and the gates were opened
D) The temple was set and the veil was opened
E) The court was set and the records were opened
Question 21
What happened to the fourth beast in the vision?
A. It conquered all others
B. It was thrown into the sea
C. It was slain and burned
D. It was slain and cast down
E. It became as a lamb
Question 22
How long were the lives of the other beasts prolonged?
A. Till one time passed over them
B. Until judgment
C. For a season and time
D. Only a moment
E. Three years
Question 23
Who came with the clouds of heaven, and to whom was he brought?
A) The Son of man came and was brought near before the Ancient of days
B) The archangel Michael came and was brought before the throne
C) The prophet Elijah came and was brought before the assembly
D) The king of kings came and was brought before the nations
E) The lamb of God came and was brought before the altar
Question 24
What did the one standing by tell Daniel about the four beasts?
A) The four great beasts are four angels which shall come from heaven
B) These great beasts which are four are four kings which shall arise out of the earth
C) The four beasts represent the four seasons of judgment
D) These beasts are four nations that will worship the true God
E) These four great beasts are four kingdoms which shall arise out of the earth
Question 25
What did Daniel do after the vision ended?
A. Shared it publicly
B. Wrote it down
C. Asked for help
D. Closed his mouth
E. Told the king’s
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Answer Key: Daniel 7 Quiz
Question 1
Correct Answer: B) The first year of Belshazzar king
Explanation: Daniel’s vision begins in the first year of Belshazzar’s reign, setting the scene for the apocalyptic symbols that follow.
Scripture: “In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed…” – Daniel 7:1
Question 2
Correct Answer: D) The fourth beast
Explanation: The fourth beast stood out with terrifying features, including its iron teeth.
Scripture: “…and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces…” – Daniel 7:7
Question 3
Correct Answer: C) Four
Explanation: Four distinct beasts rise from the sea, each symbolizing a kingdom.
Scripture: “And four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from another.” – Daniel 7:3
Question 4
Correct Answer: C) Like a lion and had eagle’s wings
Explanation: The first beast resembles a lion with eagle’s wings—a symbol of Babylon’s power and swiftness.
Scripture: “The first was like a lion, and had eagle’s wings…” – Daniel 7:4
Question 5
Correct Answer: C) Like a bear and raised itself up on one side
Explanation: This beast, likely symbolizing the Medo-Persian empire, was uneven—just like its political structure.
Scripture: “And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side…” – Daniel 7:5
Question 6
Correct Answer: C) A man’s heart
Explanation: The lion-beast underwent transformation, symbolizing a change in character.
Scripture: “…and a man’s heart was given to it.” – Daniel 7:4
Question 7
Correct Answer: D) Three ribs in its mouth
Explanation: The bear-beast’s three ribs could represent kingdoms it conquered.
Scripture: “…and it had three ribs in the mouth of it between the teeth of it…” – Daniel 7:5
Question 8
Correct Answer: A) “Arise, devour much flesh.”
Explanation: This was a command to conquer—a call to dominance.
Scripture: “…and they said thus unto it, Arise, devour much flesh.” – Daniel 7:5
Question 9
Correct Answer: C) Leopard
Explanation: The third beast is a swift leopard, symbolizing the Grecian empire’s rapid conquest.
Scripture: “After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard…” – Daniel 7:6
Question 10
Correct Answer: B) Four wings on its back
Explanation: Wings often signify speed, and this beast had four!
Scripture: “…which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl…” – Daniel 7:6
Question 11
Correct Answer: C) Four heads and dominion was given to it
Explanation: The beast had four heads—possibly referring to the division of Alexander’s empire.
Scripture: “…the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it.” – Daniel 7:6
Question 12
Correct Answer: C) Ten horns
Explanation: The fourth beast’s ten horns represent ten kings.
Scripture: “…and it had ten horns.” – Daniel 7:7
Question 13
Correct Answer: C) Three horns were plucked up
Explanation: When the little horn appeared, it displaced three other horns.
Scripture: “…before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots…” – Daniel 7:8
Question 14
Correct Answer: C) Eyes like a man
Explanation: This horn wasn’t just symbolic—it had intelligence and awareness.
Scripture: “…and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man…” – Daniel 7:8
Question 15
Correct Answer: B) Great things
Explanation: The little horn was arrogant and blasphemous.
Scripture: “…and a mouth speaking great things.” – Daniel 7:8
Question 16
Correct Answer: B) Thrones were cast down and the Ancient of days did sit
Explanation: This marks the entrance of divine judgment and majesty.
Scripture: “I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit…” – Daniel 7:9
Question 17
Correct Answer: B) White as snow
Explanation: Purity and holiness—His garment reflects divinity.
Scripture: “…whose garment was white as snow…” – Daniel 7:9
Question 18
Correct Answer: B) His throne was like a fiery flame and his wheels as burning fire
Explanation: This imagery captures the awesome glory of God’s throne.
Scripture: “…his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.” – Daniel 7:9
Question 19
Correct Answer: C) A thousand thousands served him and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him
Explanation: Countless multitudes serve and revere the Ancient of Days.
Scripture: “A thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him…” – Daniel 7:10
Question 20
Correct Answer: B) The judgment was set and the books were opened
Explanation: This points to divine judgment—God is ready to rule.
Scripture: “…the judgment was set, and the books were opened.” – Daniel 7:10
Question 21
Correct Answer: C) It was slain and burned
Explanation: The terrifying fourth beast met a fiery end.
Scripture: “…the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given to the burning flame.” – Daniel 7:11
Question 22
Correct Answer: C) For a season and time
Explanation: Though judged, the other beasts lingered temporarily.
Scripture: “As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time.” – Daniel 7:12
Question 23
Correct Answer: A) The Son of man came and was brought near before the Ancient of days
Explanation: This powerful moment hints at the Messiah’s eternal kingdom.
Scripture: “…one like the Son of man came… and they brought him near before him.” – Daniel 7:13
Question 24
Correct Answer: B) These four great beasts are four kings which shall arise out of the earth
Explanation: The angel helps Daniel understand the symbols.
Scripture: “…These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth.” – Daniel 7:17
Question 25
Correct Answer: B) Wrote it down
Explanation: Daniel recorded the vision, even though it deeply troubled him.
Scripture: “Hitherto is the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me… but I kept the matter in my heart.” – Daniel 7:28 (combined with 7:1, where he writes it down)
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