Biblical Knowledge: Christmas

Fill in the blanks with the correct word from Luke 2:11

"For unto you is born this day in the city of _______ a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord."

• Bethlehem

• David

• the Lord

• Kings

What was the reaction of the shepherds when they saw the angel of the Lord appear to them?

• great fear

• anger

• pure joy

• visible confusion

Which gifts were given by the Magi to Jesus?

[You may choose more than one answer]

• Frankincense

• Pure Nard

• Myrrh

• Gold

What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary to tell her that she had been chosen to bear a son?

What made Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem?

• To visit relatives

• For their honeymoon

• To register in a census

• They already lived there

Who was the governor of Syria at the time of the census?

• Quirinius

• Augustus

• Archelaus

• Quintus

From which direction did the Magi come?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Which of the four gospels mention the birth of Jesus?

[You may choose more than one answer]

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John

Fill in the blanks with what King Herod said to the Magi:

"Go and search diligently for the child...that I too may come and __________ him."

• admire

• praise

• embrace

• worship

In Matthew's Gospel, how many times does Joseph get instructed in dreams?