Grade 3 CRE – Easter Quiz

1. Where was Jesus born?

Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Nazareth
Capernaum
Explanation:

Jesus was born in Bethlehem according to the Scriptures.

2. Who were the parents of Jesus?

Mary and Joseph
Abraham and Sarah
David and Ruth
Elijah and Sarah
Explanation:

Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary and Joseph, who was a carpenter.

3. What was the occupation of Joseph, Jesus' earthly father?

Tax collector
Fisherman
Shepherd
Carpenter
Explanation:

Joseph was a carpenter by trade, according to the Bible.

4. Who visited Jesus after his birth and brought him gifts?

Kings
Shepherds
Farmers
Doctors
Explanation:

The wise men (kings) visited Jesus and brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

5. Where did Mary and Joseph flee to with baby Jesus to escape King Herod?

Italy
Egypt
Jerusalem
Greece
Explanation:

Mary and Joseph fled to Egypt to protect the baby Jesus from King Herod's massacre of male infants in Bethlehem.

6. Where was Jesus born?

Jerusalem
Nazareth
Galilee
Bethlehem
Explanation:

Jesus was born in Bethlehem according to the Scriptures.

7. Who were the first to visit baby Jesus?

Fishermen
Shepherds
Farmers
Kings
Explanation:

The shepherds were the first to visit baby Jesus after his birth.

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

Frankincense, Myrrh, Perfume
Money bags
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds
Explanation:

The Wise Men brought gifts of frankincense, myrrh, and perfume to Jesus.

9. How did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?

By boat
By car
On foot
On a donkey
Explanation:

Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem on a donkey.

10. Where did Mary and Joseph flee to escape King Herod's order to kill baby boys?

Israel
Egypt
Rome
Greece
Explanation:

Mary and Joseph fled to Egypt to escape King Herod's order.

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

Angels
Kings
Star
Sheep
Explanation:

Angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds in the fields.

12. What was the name of the city where Jesus grew up as a child?

Bethlehem
Galilee
Jerusalem
Nazareth
Explanation:

Jesus grew up as a child in the city of Nazareth.

13. Who told Mary that she would give birth to the Son of God?

Zachariah
Joseph
Angel Gabriel
High Priest
Explanation:

Angel Gabriel told Mary that she would give birth to the Son of God.

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

A bird
A star
A cloud
A rainbow
Explanation:

The Wise Men followed a star to find the baby Jesus.

15. What did Joseph do for a living?

Carpenter
Fisherman
Shepherd
Tax collector
Explanation:

Joseph was a carpenter by trade.

16. What animal was commonly used for transportation in biblical times?

Elephant
Camel
Donkey
Horse
Explanation:

The donkey was commonly used for transportation in biblical times.

17. Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented at the temple?

Simeon
Herod
Pilate
Caiaphas
Explanation:

Simeon recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented at the temple.

18. What was Jesus' father's name?

Moses
Abraham
David
Joseph
Explanation:

Jesus' father's name was Joseph, although he was born by the Holy Spirit.

19. Where did Joseph and Mary find Jesus when he was missing in Jerusalem?

Synagogue
Marketplace
Palace
Temple
Explanation:

Joseph and Mary found Jesus in the temple when he was missing in Jerusalem.

20. What did the angel tell Joseph to name the baby Jesus?

Simon
John
Joshua
Jesus
Explanation:

The angel told Joseph to name the baby Jesus, for he would save people from their sins.

21. Why did King Herod want to kill baby Jesus?

He wanted to adopt Jesus
He was jealous of Jesus
He wanted to protect him
He felt threatened by Jesus
Explanation:

King Herod felt threatened by the birth of Jesus, fearing he would become a rival king.

22. How old was Jesus when he was presented at the temple?

18 years old
6 months old
12 years old
2 years old
Explanation:

Jesus was 12 years old when he was presented at the temple in accordance with Jewish custom.

23. What was the occupation of the Wise Men who visited Jesus?

Merchants
Astronomers
Scholars
Kings
Explanation:

The Wise Men were astronomers who followed the star to find baby Jesus.

24. Who prophesied about the birth of Jesus in the Old Testament?

King Solomon
Daniel
Prophet Isaiah
Job
Explanation:

Prophet Isaiah prophesied about the birth of Jesus in the Old Testament.

25. What did Joseph do after the angel appeared to him in a dream?

Ignored the message
Fled to another country
Obeyed and took Mary as his wife
Married someone else
Explanation:

Joseph obeyed the angel's message in his dream and took Mary as his wife.

26. Where was baby Jesus laid after his birth?

Table
Bed
Manger
Cradle
Explanation:

Baby Jesus was laid in a manger after his birth in Bethlehem.

27. What did Mary ponder in her heart about Jesus?

His miracles
All these things
His future ministry
His teachings
Explanation:

Mary pondered all things about Jesus in her heart, from his birth to his ministry.

28. What did the angels say to the shepherds after announcing Jesus' birth?

Share the news
Go back to sleep
Disobey
Fear not
Explanation:

The angels told the shepherds to 'fear not' after announcing Jesus' birth.

29. How did Mary react when she heard the news of her pregnancy?

She was joyful
She was sad
She was angry
She was confused
Explanation:

Mary was confused when she heard the news of her pregnancy but trusted in God's plan.

30. What was the significance of the gifts brought by the Wise Men?

They signified Jesus' identity
They represented wealth
They were intended for Herod
They were symbols of peace
Explanation:

The gifts of the Wise Men signified Jesus' identity as the King of Kings and the Savior of the world.

31. What did Joseph and Mary do to protect baby Jesus from King Herod?

Hid in the mountains
Fled to Egypt
Returned to their hometown
Cloaked him in secrecy
Explanation:

Joseph and Mary fled to Egypt to protect baby Jesus from King Herod's threat of harm.