Grade 3 CRE – The Wisemen Quiz

1. The wisemen were guided by a __.

highway
star
moon
sun
Explanation:

2. The three wisemen came from the __.

North
West
South
East
Explanation:

3. Where did the Wisemen come from?

Persia
Israel
China
Egypt
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 map
A herd of sheep
A bright star
A rainbow
Explanation:

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

5. How many Wisemen visited Jesus?

5
4
3
2
Explanation:

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

6. What gifts did the Wisemen bring for Jesus?

Toys, clothes, and food
Books, pens, and paper
Silver, diamonds, and rubies
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
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 ask for directions
To offer gifts
To take him away
To start a fight
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 king
A soldier
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?

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

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

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

North
West
East
South
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 show off
To honor Him
To trick Him
To show disrespect
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?

Persia
Egypt
India
Greece
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?

4
5
2
3
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?

Diamonds, Silk, Perfume
Silver, Pearls, Spices
Rubies, Incense, Ivory
Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh
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 following a bright star
By asking the local shepherds
Explanation:

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

16. Who did the Wisemen visit first?

Joseph
Pontius Pilate
Mary
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 didn't have time
They were warned in a dream
They were scared of King Herod
They got lost on the way back
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
On foot
By camel
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 took a photo
They worshipped him
They asked for a miracle
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?

1 year old
2 years old
3 months 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 recognized Jesus as a king
They brought expensive gifts
They were wise men
They traveled a long distance
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?

Wisemen
Shepherds
Doctors
Fishermen
Explanation:

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

23. Where was baby Jesus born?

Kisumu
Mombasa
Nairobi
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 comet
A lightning bolt
A bright star
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?

India
Egypt
The East
China
Explanation:

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

26. What were the names of the three Wisemen?

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

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

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

By car
By boat
By camel
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?

Toys
Fruits
Gold, frankincense, myrrh
Blankets
Explanation:

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

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

Bring him news
Give him their gifts
Leave immediately
Stay for a feast
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 got lost
They forgot
They fell asleep
They were warned in a dream
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?

At a marketplace
In a stable
In a palace
On a boat
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
Laughed
Fell asleep
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?

1 year old
3 years old
6 months old
A few days 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?

A lightning bolt
A rainbow
Numerous stars
A bright star
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 Herod
King Solomon
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?

Angry
Confused
Happy
Sad
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 West
In the East
In the South
In the North
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 very bright
It was blue
It was a shooting star
It was red
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?

Slept
Stayed in Bethlehem
Told King Herod
Returned home
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?

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

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

41. How many Wisemen visited baby Jesus?

Four
Three
Two
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?

Toys
Blankets
Gold
Fruits
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?

Confused
Angry
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?

Animals
The Devil
Poor people
Kings from distant lands
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 school
A library
The Bible
Herod's palace
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
Cried
Knelt down and worshiped Jesus
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 camel
A star
A shepherd
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.