Jesus' Birth Quiz

What age was Jesus when He went to Jerusalem during the feast of the Passover and was found in the temple?

• Ten

• Twelve

• Eight

• Fifteen

What surrounded the shepherds when the angel of the Lord came upon them?

• A white cloud

• A heavenly light

• A rainbow

• A multitude of heavenly host

What was Jesus’ reply when asked why He stayed behind in Jerusalem?

• Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?

• I wanted to learn more from the teachers.

• I was waiting for you.

• I felt a calling to be here.

Why did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem?

• For a family visit.

• To escape Herod's decree.

• For the census ordered by Caesar Augustus.

• To find a place to stay during Mary's pregnancy.

What did the multitude of the heavenly host praise?

• Glory to God in the highest,

  And on earth peace, good will toward men

• Hallelujah to the Lamb

• Rejoice, O Israel

• Holy, Holy, Holy

What was the reaction of the shepherds after visiting Jesus?

• They kept the news to themselves.

• They were indifferent.

• They spread the word about what they had been told.

• They returned to their fields and forgot about the event.

What is the city's name that Mary and Joseph lived?

• Samaria

• Jerusalem

• Nazareth

• Bethlehem

What sign were the shepherds given to find Jesus?

• A star in the east

• A rainbow at night

• A baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger

• A choir of angels in the sky

Which of the following did NOT happen when Jesus was presented in the temple?

• Anna gave thanks unto the Lord

• Simeon blessed Joseph and Mary

• The wise men came with gifts

• Simeon held Jesus

Why is Bethlehem significant in the story of Jesus' birth?

• It was where Mary and Joseph lived.

• It was where Jesus was baptized.

• It was prophesied as the birthplace of the Messiah.

• It was the capital of Judea.