Grade 3 CRE – The Wisemen Quiz

1. The wisemen were guided by a __.

star
moon
highway
sun
Explanation:

2. The three wisemen came from the __.

East
North
South
West
Explanation:

3. Where did the Wisemen come from?

Persia
China
Egypt
Israel
Explanation:

The Wisemen came from Persia, which is present-day Iran, to visit Jesus after seeing his star in the East.

4. What did the Wisemen follow to find Jesus?

A herd of sheep
A rainbow
A bright star
A map
Explanation:

The Wisemen followed a bright star in the sky to find the location of baby Jesus.

5. How many Wisemen visited Jesus?

4
3
2
5
Explanation:

Three Wisemen visited Jesus, each bringing a gift of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

6. What gifts did the Wisemen bring for Jesus?

Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Books, pens, and paper
Silver, diamonds, and rubies
Toys, clothes, and food
Explanation:

The Wisemen brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh for baby Jesus as a form of homage and respect.

7. Why did the Wisemen come to see Jesus?

To take him away
To ask for directions
To start a fight
To offer gifts
Explanation:

The Wisemen came to see baby Jesus to offer Him gifts and pay homage to Him as the prophesied King of the Jews.

8. Who told the Wisemen about the birth of Jesus?

An angel
A soldier
A king
A shepherd
Explanation:

An angel of the Lord appeared to the Wisemen and informed them about the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.

9. What were the names of the three Wisemen?

Balthazar, Caspar, and Melchior
John, Mary, and Sarah
David, Thomas, and James
Peter, Paul, and Jude
Explanation:

The three Wisemen are traditionally known as Balthazar, Caspar, and Melchior.

10. Which direction did the Wisemen travel from to reach Bethlehem?

West
North
South
East
Explanation:

The Wisemen traveled from the east, most likely from Persia or modern-day Iran, to reach Bethlehem following the star.

11. Why did the Wisemen bring gifts to Jesus?

To honor Him
To show disrespect
To trick Him
To show off
Explanation:

The Wisemen brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to honor and pay homage to baby Jesus as the prophesied King of the Jews.

12. Where did the Wisemen come from?

India
Egypt
Greece
Persia
Explanation:

The Wisemen came from Persia, which is present-day Iran, to visit Jesus after seeing his star in the East.

13. How many Wisemen came to see baby Jesus?

5
4
3
2
Explanation:

Three Wisemen came to see baby Jesus, each bringing a gift of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

14. What gifts did the Wisemen bring for baby Jesus?

Rubies, Incense, Ivory
Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh
Diamonds, Silk, Perfume
Silver, Pearls, Spices
Explanation:

The Wisemen brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh as symbols of Jesus' kingship, divinity, and future sacrifice.

15. How did the Wisemen know where to find Jesus?

By using a map
By receiving a dream
By asking the local shepherds
By following a bright star
Explanation:

The Wisemen followed a bright star in the East that led them to Jesus in Bethlehem.

16. Who did the Wisemen visit first?

Mary
Pontius Pilate
Joseph
King Herod
Explanation:

The Wisemen first visited King Herod in Jerusalem to ask about the location of the newborn King of the Jews.

17. Why did the Wisemen decide not to return to King Herod?

They were warned in a dream
They got lost on the way back
They were scared of King Herod
They didn't have time
Explanation:

The Wisemen were warned in a dream not to return to King Herod, as he had evil intentions towards Jesus.

18. How did the Wisemen travel to Bethlehem?

By boat
By camel
On foot
By horse
Explanation:

The Wisemen likely traveled to Bethlehem by camel, as it was a common mode of transportation in the region.

19. What did the Wisemen do when they found baby Jesus?

They asked for a miracle
They took a photo
They worshipped him
They gave him a book
Explanation:

The Wisemen bowed down and worshipped baby Jesus, recognizing his significance as the King of the Jews.

20. How old was Jesus when the Wisemen visited him?

2 years old
3 months old
1 year old
Newborn
Explanation:

Jesus was likely around 2 years old when the Wisemen visited him, as King Herod ordered the killing of all boys aged 2 and under in Bethlehem.

21. Why is the visit of the Wisemen significant?

They traveled a long distance
They brought expensive gifts
They recognized Jesus as a king
They were wise men
Explanation:

The visit of the Wisemen is significant because they recognized Jesus as a king and brought gifts that symbolized his royalty, divinity, and sacrifice.

22. Who visited the newborn Jesus and brought him gifts?

Fishermen
Doctors
Shepherds
Wisemen
Explanation:

The Wisemen visited baby Jesus and brought him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

23. Where was baby Jesus born?

Nairobi
Kisumu
Mombasa
Bethlehem
Explanation:

Baby Jesus was born in Bethlehem, as prophesied in the Old Testament.

24. What guidance did the Wisemen follow to find baby Jesus?

A lightning bolt
A bright star
A comet
A rainbow
Explanation:

The Wisemen followed a bright star in the sky that led them to baby Jesus.

25. Where did the Wisemen come from?

China
India
The East
Egypt
Explanation:

The Wisemen came from the East to visit baby Jesus in Bethlehem.

26. What were the names of the three Wisemen?

David, Solomon, Abraham
John, Peter, Andrew
Gaspar, Melchior, Balthazar
Matthew, Mark, Luke
Explanation:

The three Wisemen were traditionally named Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthazar.

27. How did the Wisemen travel to find baby Jesus?

By car
By camel
By boat
By plane
Explanation:

The Wisemen traveled to find baby Jesus by riding on camels across the desert.

28. What did the Wisemen bring as gifts to baby Jesus?

Gold, frankincense, myrrh
Blankets
Fruits
Toys
Explanation:

The Wisemen brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to baby Jesus.

29. What did King Herod ask the Wisemen to do?

Leave immediately
Give him their gifts
Stay for a feast
Bring him news
Explanation:

King Herod asked the Wisemen to find baby Jesus and report back to him, pretending he wanted to worship Him too.

30. Why did the Wisemen not return to King Herod?

They were warned in a dream
They got lost
They forgot
They fell asleep
Explanation:

The Wisemen did not return to King Herod because they were warned in a dream not to go back to him.

31. Where did the Wisemen find baby Jesus?

In a stable
On a boat
At a marketplace
In a palace
Explanation:

The Wisemen found baby Jesus in a stable, as there was no room for them in the inn.

32. What did the Wisemen do when they found baby Jesus?

Cried
Fell asleep
Laughed
Worshipped Him
Explanation:

The Wisemen worshipped baby Jesus and offered Him their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

33. How old was Jesus when the Wisemen visited him?

6 months old
A few days old
3 years old
1 year old
Explanation:

Jesus was only a few days old when the Wisemen visited Him and brought Him gifts.

34. What did the Wisemen see in the sky that led them to baby Jesus?

Numerous stars
A bright star
A lightning bolt
A rainbow
Explanation:

The Wisemen followed a bright star in the sky that led them to baby Jesus in Bethlehem.

35. Who tried to trick the Wisemen into revealing where baby Jesus was?

King Solomon
King Herod
King Saul
King David
Explanation:

King Herod tried to trick the Wisemen into revealing the location of baby Jesus, so he could harm Him.

36. How did the Wisemen feel when they found baby Jesus?

Happy
Sad
Angry
Confused
Explanation:

The Wisemen felt happy and joyful when they found baby Jesus, as they knew they had found the promised Messiah.

37. Where did the Wisemen see the star that led them to baby Jesus?

In the East
In the South
In the North
In the West
Explanation:

The Wisemen saw the star in the East that led them to baby Jesus in Bethlehem.

38. What was special about the star that led the Wisemen to baby Jesus?

It was a shooting star
It was red
It was blue
It was very bright
Explanation:

The star that led the Wisemen to baby Jesus was very bright and stood out in the night sky.

39. What did the Wisemen do after they found baby Jesus?

Stayed in Bethlehem
Returned home
Slept
Told King Herod
Explanation:

After finding baby Jesus, the Wisemen were warned in a dream not to return to King Herod, so they returned home by a different route.

40. What did the Wisemen do before leaving baby Jesus?

Worshipped Him
Took pictures
Built a fire
Had a feast
Explanation:

The Wisemen worshipped baby Jesus before leaving Him and returning to their own country.

41. How many Wisemen visited baby Jesus?

Three
Two
Four
One
Explanation:

Traditionally, there were three Wisemen who visited baby Jesus and brought Him gifts.

42. What gift did the Wisemen bring that was considered very precious?

Fruits
Toys
Gold
Blankets
Explanation:

One of the gifts brought by the Wisemen was gold, a precious metal that symbolized Jesus' kingship.

43. How did the Wisemen feel when they saw the star that led them to baby Jesus?

Angry
Confused
Happy
Sad
Explanation:

The Wisemen felt happy and excited when they saw the star that led them to baby Jesus.

44. What did the Wisemen represent in the story?

Kings from distant lands
The Devil
Poor people
Animals
Explanation:

The Wisemen represented kings from distant lands who came to worship the newborn King, Jesus.

45. Where did the Wisemen go to find out where baby Jesus was born?

A library
The Bible
Herod's palace
A school
Explanation:

The Wisemen consulted the Scriptures, specifically the prophecies in the Old Testament, to find out where baby Jesus was born.

46. What did the Wisemen do when they arrived at the stable?

Laughed
Knelt down and worshiped Jesus
Cried
Fell asleep
Explanation:

When the Wisemen arrived at the stable and saw baby Jesus, they knelt down and worshiped Him as the promised Messiah.

47. Who appeared to the Wisemen in a dream to warn them not to return to King Herod?

A star
A shepherd
A camel
An angel
Explanation:

An angel appeared to the Wisemen in a dream to warn them not to return to King Herod, but to go back by a different route.