Grade 3 CRE – Easter Quiz
1. Where was Jesus born?
Jesus was born in Bethlehem according to the Scriptures.
2. Who were the parents of Jesus?
Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary and Joseph, who was a carpenter.
3. What was the occupation of Joseph, Jesus' earthly father?
Joseph was a carpenter by trade, according to the Bible.
4. Who visited Jesus after his birth and brought him gifts?
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?
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?
Jesus was born in Bethlehem according to the Scriptures.
7. Who were the first to visit baby Jesus?
The shepherds were the first to visit baby Jesus after his birth.
8. What gifts did the Wise Men bring to Jesus?
The Wise Men brought gifts of frankincense, myrrh, and perfume to Jesus.
9. How did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?
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?
Mary and Joseph fled to Egypt to escape King Herod's order.
11. Who announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds?
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?
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?
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?
The Wise Men followed a star to find the baby Jesus.
15. What did Joseph do for a living?
Joseph was a carpenter by trade.
16. What animal was commonly used for transportation in biblical times?
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 recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented at the temple.
18. What was Jesus' father's name?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Joseph obeyed the angel's message in his dream and took Mary as his wife.
26. Where was baby Jesus laid after his birth?
Baby Jesus was laid in a manger after his birth in Bethlehem.
27. What did Mary ponder in her heart about Jesus?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Joseph and Mary fled to Egypt to protect baby Jesus from King Herod's threat of harm.