38 The Passion of the Christ Trivia Questions & Answers
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"In there! Stop them! They've arrested him! In the secret! In the night! To hide their crime from you! Stop them!"
Answer: Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene said this when Jesus was arrested. She said this to one of the Roman soldiers. This took place right after Jesus was arrested, towards the beginning of the movie.
Mary Magdalene said this when Jesus was arrested. She said this to one of the Roman soldiers. This took place right after Jesus was arrested, towards the beginning of the movie.
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What is the man's name that Peter cut the ear off of?
Answer: Malchus
This servant's name was Malchus, which we hear said by another servant in the Garden of Olives.
This servant's name was Malchus, which we hear said by another servant in the Garden of Olives.
3
What are the initials of the man who portrayed the character of Jesus Christ?
Answer: J.C.
Jim Caviezel played the role of Jesus Christ. It can be noted that he and Jesus both bear the same initials, J.C.
Jim Caviezel played the role of Jesus Christ. It can be noted that he and Jesus both bear the same initials, J.C.
4
Who portrayed Jesus in this movie?
Answer: James Caviezel
James Caviezel was born in 1968 in Mount Vernon, Washington. James portrayed the character Warren Earp back in the 1994 movie, "Wyatt Earp". This was one of his earlier roles. James went on to portray the character of Jerry in the movie "Pay It Forward" with Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt.
I personally think that James will most undoubtedly be remembered for his role as Jesus though.
James Caviezel was born in 1968 in Mount Vernon, Washington. James portrayed the character Warren Earp back in the 1994 movie, "Wyatt Earp". This was one of his earlier roles. James went on to portray the character of Jerry in the movie "Pay It Forward" with Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt.
I personally think that James will most undoubtedly be remembered for his role as Jesus though.
5
On what religious holiday did "The Passion" officially open nationwide?
Answer: Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, which leads up to Good Friday and Easter. For many Christians, it is a day of prayer and fasting, and some denominations hold services during which congregants are marked on the forehead with an ashen cross.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, which leads up to Good Friday and Easter. For many Christians, it is a day of prayer and fasting, and some denominations hold services during which congregants are marked on the forehead with an ashen cross.
6
"Wherever you go, Lord, I will follow. To prison, even to death."
Answer: Peter
Peter said this during a flashback. Peter remembered having said this after he had denied Jesus three times. He later denied Jesus and was filled with sadness and despair.
Peter said this during a flashback. Peter remembered having said this after he had denied Jesus three times. He later denied Jesus and was filled with sadness and despair.
7
What does Jesus say to Mary, when she asks who the table is being built for?
Answer: A rich man
Jesus says that the table will go to a rich man. This scene shows the relationship between Jesus and Mary, as well as their love.
Jesus says that the table will go to a rich man. This scene shows the relationship between Jesus and Mary, as well as their love.
8
The viewers were shown a verse of scripture in relation to Jesus' crucifixion, at the beginning of the film. Where was this verse taken from?
Answer: Isaiah 53:5
Isaiah 53:5 states, in the New International Version, 'But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities.
Isaiah 53:5 states, in the New International Version, 'But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities.
9
Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. Who portrayed the character of Judas?
Answer: Luca Lionello
Because of the betrayal of Judas Iscariot, Jesus was arrested in the garden of Gethsemane. Judas couldn't live with the fact that he betrayed Jesus and took his own life by hanging himself.
Because of the betrayal of Judas Iscariot, Jesus was arrested in the garden of Gethsemane. Judas couldn't live with the fact that he betrayed Jesus and took his own life by hanging himself.
10
"Do you really believe that one man can carry the full burden of sin?"
Answer: Satan
Satan said this during the "Agony in the Garden" to Jesus. Satan said this to persuade Jesus to not give his body up for human sins. This was a perfect time for Satan to say this to Jesus because Jesus was under much emotional stress.
Satan said this during the "Agony in the Garden" to Jesus. Satan said this to persuade Jesus to not give his body up for human sins. This was a perfect time for Satan to say this to Jesus because Jesus was under much emotional stress.
11
Who are the only people to see Satan during the movie?
Answer: Jesus and Mary
Jesus and Mary are the only ones to see Satan. This is evident in the Garden of Olives and during the bearing of the cross. This is because Jesus and Mary are the symbols of all that's good in the movie.
Jesus and Mary are the only ones to see Satan. This is evident in the Garden of Olives and during the bearing of the cross. This is because Jesus and Mary are the symbols of all that's good in the movie.
12
Why is Gibson's Pilate reluctant to execute the Christ?
Answer: Both of these
Gibson suggests both reasons for Pilate's reluctance, and these reasons are likewise suggested in the Gospels. Gibson suggests that Pilate ultimately chooses to execute Jesus because he fears that if he does not, there will be a Jewish uprising, for which he will be held responsible, and that in turn will lead to his own execution.
Gibson suggests both reasons for Pilate's reluctance, and these reasons are likewise suggested in the Gospels. Gibson suggests that Pilate ultimately chooses to execute Jesus because he fears that if he does not, there will be a Jewish uprising, for which he will be held responsible, and that in turn will lead to his own execution.
13
At the end of the movie, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is shown. Which wound is shown from the crucifixion?
Answer: right hand
At the resurrection scene, we see the wound on Jesus's right hand. He then walks out of the tomb, and the rest is history.
At the resurrection scene, we see the wound on Jesus's right hand. He then walks out of the tomb, and the rest is history.
14
How did Mary find out about Jesus' capture?
Answer: A disciple told her
One of the disciples, John, escaped from the garden to Mary's house crying "They've taken him!"
One of the disciples, John, escaped from the garden to Mary's house crying "They've taken him!"
15
In "The Passion," what do the religious leaders do while Christ is being scourged?
Answer: Turn away
The leaders watch silently at first, but ultimately turn away. This scene may suggest the way human leaders can set in motion evil events for their own purposes, and then leave others to do the "dirty work," or it may suggest that the evil done to Christ was so great, that not even those who set it into motion could bear to witness it.
The leaders watch silently at first, but ultimately turn away. This scene may suggest the way human leaders can set in motion evil events for their own purposes, and then leave others to do the "dirty work," or it may suggest that the evil done to Christ was so great, that not even those who set it into motion could bear to witness it.
16
"Haven't you anything to say? No answer to these accusations? I ask you now, Jesus of Nazareth. Tell us, are you the Messiah? The son of the living God?"
Answer: Caiphas
Caiphas said this to Jesus when he was first arrested and questioned. He said this because he refused to believe in Jesus, and this was the perfect time to show his feelings.
Caiphas said this to Jesus when he was first arrested and questioned. He said this because he refused to believe in Jesus, and this was the perfect time to show his feelings.
17
Peter denied Jesus thrice, as predicted, in the temple. After realizing what he had done, he ran to Mary, Jesus' mother. What did he keep telling her as she tried to comfort him?
Answer: "I am unworthy!"
Peter was so greatly ashamed of his denial, he ran away to weep bitterly.
Peter was so greatly ashamed of his denial, he ran away to weep bitterly.
18
The beautiful Monica Bellucci portrayed one of the major women in this movie. Who did she portray?
Answer: Mary Magdalene
Monica was born in Italy back in 1964. She played the role of Magdalene so beautifully and so touchingly. Monica is not new to the acting field. She plays the role of Persephone in "The Matrix Reloaded". I thought it was unique that Monica has also portrayed Dracula's bride in the 1992 movie "Dracula".
Monica was born in Italy back in 1964. She played the role of Magdalene so beautifully and so touchingly. Monica is not new to the acting field. She plays the role of Persephone in "The Matrix Reloaded". I thought it was unique that Monica has also portrayed Dracula's bride in the 1992 movie "Dracula".
19
When Christ is apprehended in the garden of Gethsemane, who cuts off the ear of one of the Roman soldiers?
Answer: Peter
Christ, however, tells Peter to put down his sword, saying that "those who live by the sword will die by the sword."
Christ, however, tells Peter to put down his sword, saying that "those who live by the sword will die by the sword."
20
Who said the line, "Behold the man."?
Answer: Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate said this when the Roman soldiers brought Jesus back the second time. Pilate said this because he felt pity for Jesus, and wanted the people to agree with him. This shows that Pilate was not as evil as portrayed by many critics.
Pontius Pilate said this when the Roman soldiers brought Jesus back the second time. Pilate said this because he felt pity for Jesus, and wanted the people to agree with him. This shows that Pilate was not as evil as portrayed by many critics.
21
Jesus was falsely accused of numerous crimes, including the breaking of the Pharisees' Sabbath. To whom did the Pharisees make this accusation?
Answer: Pilate
Pilate found Jesus guilty of no crime but the Pharisees were so determined to have him put to death that they falsely accused him of many wrong doings.
Pilate found Jesus guilty of no crime but the Pharisees were so determined to have him put to death that they falsely accused him of many wrong doings.
22
When Mary runs to the fallen Christ on the road to Golgotha, and says, "I am here," Christ replies: "See mother, I make all things _____."
Answer: New
This stirring scene is complimented by a flashback which shows Mary running to her son when he, as a child, stumbled and fell in the dirt.
This stirring scene is complimented by a flashback which shows Mary running to her son when he, as a child, stumbled and fell in the dirt.
23
"Consul, you know it's unlawful for us to convict any man to death."
Answer: Caiphas
Caiphas said this to Pilate when he was asked why he brought Jesus there. During this scene, Caiphas wanted to persuade Pilate that he was doing the right thing in bringing Jesus to Pilate.
Caiphas said this to Pilate when he was asked why he brought Jesus there. During this scene, Caiphas wanted to persuade Pilate that he was doing the right thing in bringing Jesus to Pilate.
24
What flashback do we see when Jesus was being nailed to the cross, right after his left hand was nailed on?
Answer: The Last Supper
At that time Jesus thought back to when he was preaching to the Apostles. He said, "You believe in me. You know that I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. And no one comes to the Father but by me."
At that time Jesus thought back to when he was preaching to the Apostles. He said, "You believe in me. You know that I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. And no one comes to the Father but by me."
25
How many lashes were afflicted upon Jesus as punishment? Note: These were the lashes given using the stick whips, not the cat and nine tails whips. The stick whips were less severe and were used first.
Answer: 30
Jesus was beaten thirty times by the stick whips.
Jesus was beaten thirty times by the stick whips.