The Christmas quiz
Q1. Which archangel announced Jesus' birth to Mary? Michael Gabriel Raphael Uriel
Gabriel
Q2. After Mary became pregnant with Jesus, her first action was to: Explain to her parents what had happened Explain to Joseph what had happened Visit her relative Elizabeth, who was also pregnant Go into seclusion so as not to be an object of shame
Visit her relative Elizabeth
Q3. According to the gospels, where was Jesus born? In Bethlehem In Nazareth In Heaven In Jerusalem
In bethlehem
Q4. Who told Mary and Joseph to go to Bethlehem? Governor Quirinius King Herod Caesar Augustus King Archelaus
Caesar augustus
Q5. Why was Jesus born in a stable? In order to fulfill a prophecy Because Joseph was a farmer Because there was no room in the inn To make clear that his message was for animals as well as humans
beCause There Was no room in The inn
Q6. In which two gospels does the Nativity story appear? Matthew and Mark Matthew and Luke Matthew and John Mark and John
Matthew and luke
He would be wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger Q7. The angel who appeared to the shepherds told them they would recognize Jesus this way: He would be wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger They would see a halo over his head A star would be shining over the stable He would have startling blue eyes
Wrapped in Swaddling Clothes and lying in a manger
Q8. Which animals does the Bible mention in connection with Jesus' birth? Sheep An ox and an ass Camels All of the above
sheep
Q9. According to the gospels, how many wise men were there? 6 3 Nobody knows
Nobody knows
Q10. Which star did the wise men follow to find the baby Jesus? The Star in the East The North Star The Star of David The Dog Star
The star In the east
Q11. When the wise men told Herod they were following a star to a new born royal child, Herod: Told them they were superstitious old fools Arranged for an expensive present to be sent to the baby Resolved to find out where the baby was so he could kill it Gave instructions that the child was to be raised as his own son
Resolved to Find the baby And kill it
Q12. Where did Joseph, Mary and Jesus flee not long after the visit from the wise men? To Jerusalem To Nazareth To the hills outside Bethlehem To Egypt
To egypt