1. What city was Jesus born in?

• Bethlehem
• Jerusalem
• Nazareth

2. Who visited Jesus and brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh?

• Shepherds
• Wise Men
• Angels

3. What is the significance of the star that appeared at Jesus’ birth?

• It marked the beginning of winter
• It guided the Wise Men to Jesus
• It signaled the end of the Roman Empire

4. Which gospel contains the Christmas story?

• John
• Mark
• Luke

5. What did the angels say to the shepherds to announce Jesus’ birth?

• “Hosanna in the highest!”
• “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
• “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”

6. What did Mary and Joseph use to wrap the baby Jesus in the manger?

• Linen cloth
• Swaddling clothes
• Sheepskin

7. Who ordered the census that required Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem?

• King Herod
• Caesar Augustus
• Pontius Pilate

8. What was the name of the elderly prophetess who recognized Jesus as the Messiah in the temple?

• Anna
• Elizabeth
• Miriam

9. How did the shepherds learn about Jesus’ birth?

• Through a dream
• An angel appeared to them
• Wise Men told them

10. What did King Herod ask the Wise Men to do when they found the baby Jesus?

• Worship Him
• Report back to him
• Bring him gifts

11. What did the angels proclaim to the shepherds?

• “A savior has been born!”
• “Prepare the way for the Lord!”
• “The kingdom of God is at hand!”

12. How did Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem?

• Camel
• Donkey
• Horse

13. What does the name “Emmanuel” mean?

• God is with us
• Prince of Peace
• Holy One of Israel

14. Who doubted the news of Elizabeth’s pregnancy until he was struck mute?

• Zechariah
• Joseph
• John the Baptist

15. What did the Wise Men follow to find Jesus?

• A comet
• A bright star
• A rainbow

16. What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary?

• Gabriel
• Michael
• Raphael

17. Which Old Testament prophet foretold the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem?

• Isaiah
• Jeremiah
• Ezekiel

18. What does the name “Bethlehem” mean in Hebrew?

• City of Kings
• House of Prayer
• House of Bread

1. Who is the most important figure of the Christmas story in the Bible?

• Santa Claus
• Jesus
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

2. Who announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds?

• The Wise Men
• The animals in the stable
• Angels

3. What animals were present in the stable where Jesus was born?

• Elephants and giraffes
• Cows and chickens
• Sheep and cows

4. Who first visited baby Jesus?

• Three Wise Men
• Shepherds
• Elves

5. What did the angels say to the shepherds to announce Jesus’ birth?

• “Ho, ho, ho!”
• “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
• “Trick or treat!”

6. What gifts did the Wise Men bring to Jesus?

• Toys and candies
• Books and clothes
• Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

7. What is the name of Jesus’ mother?

• Sarah
• Mary
• Rachel

8. What did the Wise Men follow to find baby Jesus?

• A rainbow
• A bright star
• A snowman

9. Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?

• Vacation
• Census
• Birthday party

10. What did the angels sing when they appeared to the shepherds?

• Happy Birthday
• Jingle Bells
• Glory to God in the highest

11. What do we celebrate on Christmas Day?

• Easter
• The birth of Jesus
• Halloween

12. Who was the king when Jesus was born?

• King Arthur
• King Herod
• King Kong

13. Why did Mary and Joseph go to Egypt with baby Jesus?

• Vacation
• To visit friends
• To escape King Herod’s plan to harm Jesus

14. What is the name of Jesus’ earthly father?

• David
• Joseph
• Jacob

15. Where was baby Jesus placed after he was born?

• A palace
• A manger (a feeding trough for animals)
• A crib

16. Who visited Mary to tell her she would have a special baby?

• Santa Claus
• The Tooth Fairy
• The angel Gabriel

1. According to the Gospel of Matthew, what does the name “Immanuel” mean?

• God is love
• God is with us
• God is mighty

2. How many generations are listed in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-17?

• 12
• 20
• 42

3. What sign did God give to King Ahaz in Isaiah 7:14 as a confirmation of the Messiah’s coming?

• A rainbow
• A virgin shall conceive and bear a son
• A star in the sky

4. In Matthew’s Gospel, what is the other name given to the Wise Men who visited Jesus?

• Magicians
• Astrologers
• Magi

5. According to the Gospel of Luke, who was the Roman emperor during the time of Jesus’ birth?

• Nero
• Caesar Augustus
• Tiberius

6. How did Mary and Joseph travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem?

• Camel
• Donkey
• Chariot

7. What did the shepherds hear as a multitude of angels praised God at the birth of Jesus?

• Thunder
• Trumpets
• Heavenly hosts praising God

8. Which city did King Herod rule during the time of Jesus’ birth?

• Jerusalem
• Nazareth
• Bethlehem

9. In the Gospel of Matthew, what was the response of King Herod when the Wise Men asked about the location of the newborn King?

• He welcomed them warmly
• He was indifferent
• He was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him

10. In the Gospel of Luke, what does Simeon say when he sees the baby Jesus in the temple?

• “This child will be a great leader.”
• “Behold, the Son of David!”
• “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace.”

11. How did the Wise Men know about the prophecy of the birth of the Messiah?

• A dream
• An angel told them
• They studied astrology

12. According to the Gospel of Matthew, what did Joseph plan to do when he learned of Mary’s pregnancy?

• Celebrate
• Quietly send her away
• Rejoice

13. How did King Herod react when he realized that the Wise Men did not return to tell him about Jesus’ location?

• He rejoiced
• He was indifferent
• He ordered the massacre of male infants in Bethlehem

14. In Luke’s Gospel, who were the first to hear the news of Jesus’ birth from the angelic announcement?

• Shepherds
• Wise Men
• Priests in the temple

15. In the Gospel of Luke, what song did Mary sing in response to Elizabeth’s blessing?

• Song of Solomon
• Psalm of David
• Magnificat

16. According to the Gospel of Matthew, who was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary?

• Jacob
• Eli
• Heli

17. What Old Testament prophet foretold that a voice would cry out in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord”?

• Isaiah
• Jeremiah
• Malachi

18. What did the Wise Men bring that symbolized Jesus’ role as the King of kings?

• Gold
• Frankincense
• Myrrh

19. What did the angel say to Joseph in a dream about Mary’s pregnancy?

• Mary had committed adultery
• Mary was giving birth to a normal child
• The child was conceived by the Holy Spirit

20. According to the Gospel of Luke, what is the other name given to the Virgin Mary in the Magnificat?

• Miriam
• Rachel
• Handmaid of the Lord

21. What title did the angels use when they referred to Jesus in their announcement to the shepherds?

• Messiah
• King of Kings
• Savior

22. In the Gospel of Luke, what did the angel say to the shepherds about the significance of Jesus’ birth?

• He will be a great king
• He is the Savior, Christ the Lord
• He will bring peace to the world

23. According to the Gospel of Matthew, where did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus go to escape King Herod’s plan to harm the child?

• Egypt
• Nazareth
• Bethlehem

24. According to the Gospel of Luke, what happened to Elizabeth’s husband Zechariah when he doubted the angel’s message?

• He became mute
• He lost his job
• He was unable to speak until John was born

25. According to the Gospel of Matthew, where did Mary and Joseph settle with Jesus after returning from Egypt?

• Bethlehem
• Nazareth
• Jerusalem

26. Of the four gospels, only one does not say anything about Christ’s birth or beginning. Which gospel is that?

• Matthew
• Mark
• John