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WorksheetsXMas Term Religious Studies Quiz Part 2
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 29mins
What does circumcision mean?
A ceremony where a child is given a new name
The removal of a baby boy’s foreskin of the male's penis
A special prayer said for newborns
A washing ritual performed in the temple
What is the meaning of the name “John”?
Chosen by the people
God is gracious
Gift of the priest
Messenger of hope
What is the name of the song of praise sung by Zechariah?
Magnificat
Benedictus
Hallelujah
Gloria
Which two reasons explain why circumcision is important to Jews?
A. It is a sign of God’s covenant with Abraham
B. It identifies them as God's chosen people
C. It prepares the child to become a priest
D. It guarantees the child will become wealthy
A AND D
B AND C
A AND B
C AND D
At what age do Jewish boys get circumcised?
At one month old
On the 3rd day after birth
At one year old
On the 8th day after birth
What name did Zechariah’s family want to give the baby, and why?
John — because it was the name the angel commanded
Joseph — because it was the name of a famous leader
Zechariah — because it was his father’s name and a family tradition
David — because they believed he would become a king
How did Zechariah tell his family that the baby’s name would be John?
He wrote the name “John” on a writing tablet
He shouted the name aloud
He asked Elizabeth to announce it for him
He used hand signals only
What happened to Zechariah when he wrote the name “John”?
His speech returned, and he began to praise God
He was taken out of the temple
He became weak and fainted
He wrote several other names afterward
What does the term “census” mean?
A religious festival
An official count of the population
A tax on goods
A military draft
One name given to Jesus is Emmanuel. What does it mean?
God is with us
God is love
Savior of the world
King of Israel
Jesus is also called the Messiah. What does “Messiah” mean?
God’s anointed one or chosen one
A prophet who writes scriptures
A king of a neighboring country
. A priest in the temple
What was the punishment for a woman who became pregnant out of wedlock in Jewish culture?
She would be forced to marry immediately
She would be fined and sent home
She could be stoned to death
She would be exiled for a year
When the angel appeared to Joseph, what did he encourage him to do?
Travel to Bethlehem alone
Take Mary as his wife and not be afraid to accept her child
Divorce Mary immediately
Leave Nazareth and hide
Why was Bethlehem called the City of David?
Because David lived there as a shepherd
Because David became king there
Because David built a temple there
Because it was where David was born
Which three reasons explain why Jesus was born in Bethlehem?
A. Joseph and Mary traveled there for the census
B. It was the hometown of King David
C. It was where the angel Gabriel told Mary to go
D. To fulfill the prophecy that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem
E. Because it was the largest city in Israel
F. Because Mary’s relatives lived there
A, E, F
C, D, E
A, B, D
A, C, F
How long did it take Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem?
3 days
1 day
1 week
3 weeks
Why did Mary give birth to Jesus in a stable and place him in a manger?
They wanted to be close to the animals
There was no room for them in the inn
It was the tradition for all newborns
The angels told them to
What happened the night the shepherds were in the field?
An angel appeared to them and announced the birth of Jesus
They saw a star and followed it to Jerusalem
They fought against Roman soldiers
They found a hidden treasure in the fields
What signs did the angels tell the shepherds to look for?
A group of angels singing on a hill
A donkey and a lamb in the field
A shining star over the temple
A baby wrapped in cloths, lying in a manger
When more angels appeared before the shepherds, what were they saying?
“Follow the star to Bethlehem immediately”
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men”
“The king has been born in Jerusalem”
“Prepare for war against the Romans”
Why were the shepherds the first to visit Jesus?
They were the most important people in Israel
They were the closest people to him
They were the poor and humble people who would spread the good news about Jesus with joy
They were chosen by the king of Israel
What does the term “dedicate” mean?
To decorate with flowers
To give or set aside something for a special purpose
To take a long journey
To write a letter
What is the difference between “dedicate” and “consecrate”?
Dedicate – To give or set something or someone aside for a special purpose.
Consecrate – To make something or someone holy for a sacred purpose
Dedicate means to decorate for something sacred;
Consecrate means to bury something sacred
What does the term “purification” mean?
The act of traveling to a holy city
The act of giving gifts to friends and family
The act of becoming clean or ritually pure according to religious law
The act of writing a sacred text
How old was Jesus when his parents took him to the temple to be dedicated?
At birth
8 days old
40 days old
1 year old
Other than to dedicate Jesus to God, what other reason did Mary and Joseph travel to Jerusalem?
To visit their family
To attend a festival of music
To take a census
For Mary to offer a sacrifice in the temple for her purification
Why did Mary have to be purified?
Because giving birth made a woman ritually unclean according to the Jewish law, and she needed to be clean to enter the temple
Because she had traveled a long distance
Because she entered the temple without permission
Because she had broken a religious rule
How long is a woman considered unclean after giving birth to a male and a female child?
40 days for a male and 80 days for a female
7 days for a male and 14 days for a female
20 days for a male and 40 days for a female
30 days for a male and 60 days for a female
What was required for the burnt offering and the sin offering?
A goat for the burnt offering and a lamb for the sin offering
A lamb for the burnt offering and a pigeon (or dove) for the sin offering
Two pigeons for both offerings
A bull for the burnt offering and grain for the sin offering
What was a poor person required to offer if they couldn’t afford a lamb?
A goat and grain
Two doves or two young pigeons
A bull and oil
A basket of bread
Who were Simeon and Anna?
Two shepherds who visited Jesus in the stable
A righteous man and a prophetess in the temple who recognized Jesus as the Messiah
The King and Queen of Jerusalem who brought gifts to Jesus
A priest and his wife who cared for Jesus in Jerusalem
Which three facts about Simeon are true?
A. He was a prophet
B. He was promised he would not die until he saw the Messiah
C. He was a devout man
D. He was a Roman soldier
E. He was Anna's husband
F. He was a priest in the temple
A,D,F
D, E, F
A, B, C
B, E, A
After seeing Jesus, Simeon said, “Now you have kept your promise, you may let your servant go in peace.” What did he mean by this statement?
He could now die in peace because he had seen the promised Messiah
He was ready to leave the temple and go home
He no longer had to pray or fast
He would no longer be a prophet
What was the name of Simeon’s song of praise?
Benedictus
Magnificat
Gloria
Nunc Dimittis
Which three facts about Anna are true?
A. She was a prophetess
B. She was a shepherd
C. She was always at the temple, praying day and night
D. She was an 84-year-old widow
E. She was a Roman official
F. She was Mary’s cousin
B, D, F
A, D, E
A, C, D
B, C, F
What is the Torah?
A Jewish festival celebrating freedom from Egypt
A coming-of-age ceremony for boys
The first five books of the Hebrew Bible also called the Pentateuch
A Jewish prayer said every morning
What is the purpose of the Passover Festival?
To celebrate the Israelites’ deliverance from slavery in Egypt
To mark a boy’s coming of age
To honor the Jewish priests in the temple
To commemorate the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai
What do the terms “Bar Mitzvah” and “Bat Mitzvah” literally mean?
Son of freedom / Daughter of freedom
Son of commandment / Daughter of commandment
Son of the temple / Daughter of the temple
Son of prayer / Daughter of prayer
After the festival, how long did Mary and Joseph travel before they realized Jesus was missing?
Three days
Two days
One day
Two hours
How long did Mary and Joseph search for Jesus after they realized He was missing?
Two days
Three days
One day
Seven days
Where was Jesus when Mary and Joseph found Him, and what was He doing?
At home, playing with other children
In the marketplace, helping merchants
In the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening and asking questions
On the road, traveling back to Nazareth with other relatives
What did Jesus mean when He asked His parents, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know I would be in my Father’s house?”
Jesus thought the temple was their new home
Jesus knew his main purpose was to serve God and that was his main priority
Jesus thought he told them where he would be
Jesus meant for them to leave him alone
How old were Jewish boys and girls when they celebrated their Bar mitzvah and Bat mitzvah?
12/13 years old
18 years old
16 years old
8 years old
What does the term “forerunner” mean?
Someone who comes before another to prepare the way
A person who travels long distances
A teacher in the temple
A messenger who delivers gifts
Explain the term "repentance"
What is baptism?
A prayer said in the temple
A form of teaching and preaching
A religious ceremony or Christian ritual that involves being immersed in water
A festival celebrating a king
Which four facts about John the Baptist are true?
A. His clothes were made from camel's hair
B. He was the forerunner of Jesus
C. He baptized people in the River Jordan
D. He preached repentance
E. He was a king
F. He wrote the Torah
G. He lived a simple life in the wilderness and ate locust
all except E and F
all of them are true
only C, D and F
only A, and B
What were the main themes of John the Baptist’s message?
Prayers, sacrifices, and temple rules
Writing the Torah, teaching, and traveling
Building wealth, following kings, and festivals
Repentance, baptism, and the coming of the Messiah
What did John the Baptist mean when he said, “The one who is coming after me is mightier, and I am not worthy to tie his sandals”?
The coming Messiah (Jesus) is greater than John, and John feels unworthy to serve Him
John wanted someone to help him tie Jesus's sandals because Jesus is so strong
That the Pharisees were coming and he did not want to be bothered with them
That the King of Jerusalem was on his way
What did John the Baptist call the Pharisees and Sadducees when they came to the river, and why?
“Kings of the temple” because they followed God’s law perfectly
Sons of Israel” because they were faithful leaders
“Brood of vipers” because they were hypocritical and needed to truly repent
“Friends of God” because they supported John’s ministry
What is a viper?
A tree in Israel
A poisonous snake
A religious leader
A sinner
What instructions did John the Baptist give to people like tax collectors and soldiers?
Only focus on following the rules, not on how you treat people
Be honest, fair, take only what is legal to take, and do not be violent with the people
Keep the Sadducees and Pharisees away from the river
Quit their jobs and follow him
In which river did John the Baptist perform baptisms?
Nile
Jordan
Euphrates
Tigris
