Grade 7 CRE – BACKGROUND TO THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST Quiz
1. What city was Jesus born in?
Jesus was born in Bethlehem, as prophesied in the Old Testament.
2. Who announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds?
Angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds in the fields.
3. What did the three Wise Men follow to find Jesus?
The three Wise Men followed a bright star to find Jesus in Bethlehem.
4. Where did Mary and Joseph travel from to Bethlehem?
Mary and Joseph traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem for the census.
5. Who was the Roman Emperor during the time of Jesus' birth?
Augustus Caesar was the Roman Emperor when Jesus was born, which is why Joseph and Mary had to travel for the census.
6. Where was Jesus placed after his birth?
Jesus was placed in a humble stable after his birth, as there was no room at the inn.
7. What miraculous sign did the shepherds see in the sky when Jesus was born?
The shepherds saw a host of angels in the sky, announcing the birth of Jesus.
8. Who told Mary that she would give birth to Jesus?
An angel appeared to Mary to announce that she would give birth to Jesus by the Holy Spirit.
9. What did the Wise Men bring as gifts for baby Jesus?
The Wise Men brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to honor and worship the newborn King.
10. How did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?
Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem by donkey, as Mary was pregnant with Jesus.
11. Who ordered the census that required Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus issued a decree for a census, which is why Mary and Joseph had to travel to Bethlehem.
12. Where did the Wise Men come from to visit Jesus?
The Wise Men came from Persia to visit and worship the newborn King, Jesus.
13. What was the profession of the shepherds who visited Jesus?
The shepherds who visited Jesus were attending to their flocks in the fields when they received the angelic announcement.
14. Where did the angel appear to Joseph in a dream?
The angel appeared to Joseph in a dream in Nazareth, instructing him to take Mary as his wife.
15. What was the name of the prophecy that foretold the birth of Jesus?
The prophecy of Isaiah foretold the birth of Jesus, including details about his Virgin Birth and Immanuel name.
16. What event signaled the beginning of Jesus' ministry?
Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River by John the Baptist marked the beginning of his public ministry.
17. Who recognized Jesus as the promised Messiah when he was presented at the temple?
Simeon, a devout man in Jerusalem, recognized Jesus as the promised Messiah when he was presented at the temple.
18. What happened to the babies in Bethlehem after Herod heard about Jesus' birth?
Herod ordered the massacre of all male infants in Bethlehem in an attempt to kill the newborn King of the Jews.
19. What was the response of King Herod to the news of Jesus' birth?
King Herod was filled with fear and jealousy upon hearing about the birth of Jesus as the prophesied King of the Jews.
20. How did the Wise Men know to follow the star for the birth of the King of the Jews?
The Wise Men studied the prophecies, particularly those of Balaam and Daniel, to know about the birth of the King of the Jews and followed the star accordingly.
21. Who first prophesied the birth of Jesus as the Savior?
Isaiah prophesied about the birth of Jesus, including his virgin birth and the titles he would hold as the Savior.
22. What was the response of the shepherds to the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth?
The shepherds were initially fearful but then amazed at the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth and went to see him in Bethlehem.
23. How did Herod attempt to find and kill baby Jesus?
Herod sent his soldiers to Bethlehem to search for and kill baby Jesus after the Wise Men did not return to inform him of the newborn King's location.
24. Who was the father of John the Baptist, who was a relative of Jesus?
Zachariah was the father of John the Baptist, who was a relative of Jesus and played a significant role in preparing the way for Jesus' ministry.
25. What does the name 'Immanuel' mean?
The name 'Immanuel' means 'God is with us,' signifying the presence of God among humanity through Jesus Christ.