Grade 5 CRE – Preparation for the coming of Jesus Quiz

1. What was the relationship between Jesus and John the Baptist?

They were cousins
They were God's sons
They were not related
They were brothers
Explanation:

2. Which was the main preaching of John the Baptist

prophecy
Unity
repentance
love
Explanation:

3. John baptised people in ___

Bethsaida
Sea of Galilee
River Nile
River Jordan
Explanation:

4. The father of John the Baptist was__

John
Zechariah
Simon of Cyrene
Zephaniah
Explanation:

5. Jesus was baptised by

Apostle Paul
Zechariah the priest
John the Baptist
Pharisees
Explanation:

6. When Jesus was being baptised, the Holy spirit came upon him inform of a

hawk
insect
dove
Angel
Explanation:

7. Which of the following is not a reason why Jesus was baptised?

He wanted to show people that John the baptised was from God
He was sinful and wanted to rwpent
He wanted to identify himself with John the Baptist
He wanted to fulfill all righteousness
Explanation:

8. The following are importance of baptism to Christians except one

Christians identify themselves with the church
To openly join the ranks of those who believe in Jesus Christ
To publicly Identify with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
To become righteous before God
Explanation:

9. When Jesus calmed the storms, it showed that he has power over

storms
Nature
wind
sea
Explanation:

10. What lesson do we Learn from the story of Jesus and disciples during the storms

It is good to sleep in the boat like Jesus
We should not go to the sea when there are storms
We should trust in God when faced with difficult moments
we should calm the storms by ourselves
Explanation:

11. In which city did Jesus heal a paralyzed man who was brought through the roof?

Galilee
Gethsemane
Jerusalem
Capernaum
Explanation:

12. What did the angel tell Mary about the child she would bear?

That he would be a king
That he would have many siblings
That he would save his people from their sins
That he would be a miracle worker
Explanation:

The angel told Mary that the child she would bear would save his people from their sins.

13. Where was Jesus born?

Mombasa
Jerusalem
Nakuru
Bethlehem
Explanation:

Jesus was born in Bethlehem according to the Bible.

14. Who visited Jesus after his birth?

The President
The Magi
The Chief Rabbi
The Prime Minister
Explanation:

The Magi visited Jesus after his birth, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

15. What was Jesus' father's name?

Joseph
Simon
John
Thomas
Explanation:

Jesus' father's name was Joseph, who was a carpenter.

16. What was the occupation of Jesus' earthly father?

Fisherman
Carpenter
Farmer
Shepherd
Explanation:

Jesus' earthly father, Joseph, was a carpenter by trade.

17. What did Jesus teach about how to treat others?

To love your enemies
To only help friends
To ignore those in need
To be selfish
Explanation:

Jesus taught his followers to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them.

18. What was special about Jesus' birth?

It was in a temple
It was in a palace
It was in a stable
It was in a hospital
Explanation:

Jesus' birth was special because he was born in a humble stable, showing that he came to identify with the poor and marginalized.

19. What did Jesus do to show his love for people?

He healed them
He ignored them
He ran away from them
He scolded them
Explanation:

Jesus showed his love for people by healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and caring for the needy.

20. What did Jesus say is the greatest commandment?

To love God and your neighbor
To love yourself
To love your enemies
To love God and your family
Explanation:

Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself.

21. What did Jesus promise to his followers before he ascended to heaven?

To make them rich
To give them superpowers
To leave them alone
To always be with them
Explanation:

Jesus promised his followers that he would always be with them, even to the end of the age.

22. Where was Jesus born?

B. Bethlehem
C. Mombasa
A. Nairobi
D. Kisumu
Explanation:

Jesus was born in Bethlehem, as prophesied in the Old Testament in the book of Micah 5:2.

23. Who were the first visitors to see baby Jesus?

A. Shepherds
D. Farmers
B. Magi
C. Soldiers
Explanation:

The shepherds were the first visitors to see baby Jesus, as told in the Gospel of Luke.

24. What was Jesus' occupation?

B. Carpenter
D. Teacher
A. Fisherman
C. Farmer
Explanation:

Jesus was known as the son of a carpenter and likely practiced the trade himself before starting his ministry.

25. How many disciples did Jesus have?

A. 10
D. 20
B. 12
C. 15
Explanation:

Jesus had 12 disciples who followed him during his ministry on earth.

26. What is the significance of Jesus' birth?

D. To gain popularity
A. To save us from sin
C. To become a powerful king
B. To start a new religion
Explanation:

The birth of Jesus was significant as he came to save humanity from sin and reconcile us with God.

27. Where did Jesus perform his first miracle?

D. Jericho
A. Nazareth
B. Jerusalem
C. Cana
Explanation:

Jesus performed his first miracle at the wedding in Cana where he turned water into wine.

28. How did Jesus die?

D. Natural causes
C. Illness
B. Crucifixion
A. Old age
Explanation:

Jesus died on the cross through crucifixion as a sacrificial atonement for the sins of humanity.

29. Who betrayed Jesus to the authorities?

C. John
A. Judas Iscariot
D. James
B. Peter
Explanation:

Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus to the authorities for thirty pieces of silver.

30. What did Jesus instruct his disciples to do in remembrance of him?

C. Celebrate Passover
D. Take Communion
A. Celebrate birthdays
B. Observe the Sabbath
Explanation:

Jesus instructed his disciples to take communion in remembrance of him during the Last Supper.

31. What did Jesus promise to send to his followers after his ascension?

C. Holy Spirit
A. Money
B. Gifts
D. Animals
Explanation:

Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to empower and guide his followers after his ascension.

32. How many years were the prophets silent before the coming of Jesus?

500 years
300 years
700 years
100 years
Explanation:

Correct! The prophets were silent for 700 years before the coming of Jesus.

33. Who was the angel that announced the birth of John the Baptist, preparing the way for Jesus?

Angel Michael
Angel Raphael
Angel Uriel
Angel Gabriel
Explanation:

Correct! Angel Gabriel announced the birth of John the Baptist as a precursor to Jesus.

34. Where was Jesus born according to the prophecies from the Old Testament?

Mombasa
Nairobi
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Explanation:

Correct! Jesus was born in Bethlehem, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies.

35. Who was the king who wanted to kill the baby Jesus, leading to His family fleeing to Egypt?

King Saul
King David
King Solomon
King Herod
Explanation:

Correct! King Herod wanted to kill baby Jesus, forcing His family to flee to Egypt.

36. What sign did the Wise Men follow to locate the baby Jesus?

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

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

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

Fisherman
Shepherd
Tax collector
Carpenter
Explanation:

Correct! Joseph, Jesus' earthly father, was a carpenter by trade.

38. Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when He was presented in the temple as a baby?

Herod
Caiaphas
Simeon
Pilate
Explanation:

Correct! Simeon recognized Jesus as the Messiah during the temple presentation.

39. Where did John the Baptist prepare the way for Jesus' ministry?

River Nile
Mount Kenya
Mount Kilimanjaro
Jordan River
Explanation:

Correct! John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus' ministry at the Jordan River.

40. What was the message John the Baptist preached in preparation for Jesus?

Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near
Ignore your sins
Enjoy life to the fullest
Follow your desires
Explanation:

Correct! John the Baptist preached repentance as he prepared for the coming of Jesus.

41. What was the response of the people to John the Baptist's call to repentance?

They believed and were baptized
They refused to listen
They laughed at him
They ignored him
Explanation:

Correct! Many people believed John's message and were baptized as a sign of repentance.

42. What did John the Baptist use to baptize people in the Jordan River?

Holy oil
Rose water
Water and repentance
Pure water
Explanation:

Correct! John the Baptist used water for baptism, symbolizing repentance and cleansing.

43. Which prophet foretold the coming of John the Baptist as the one to prepare the way for Jesus?

Ezekiel
Jeremiah
Daniel
Isaiah
Explanation:

Correct! Prophet Isaiah foretold the coming of John the Baptist as a preparer for Jesus.

44. What was the purpose of John the Baptist's ministry in preparing for Jesus?

To turn the hearts of the people back to God
To gain power and riches
To bring judgment upon the people
To make a name for himself
Explanation:

Correct! John's ministry aimed to turn the hearts of the people back to God in preparation for Jesus.

45. What did John the Baptist eat as part of his simple lifestyle in the wilderness?

Fruits and nuts
Meat and cheese
Fine bread and wine
Wild honey and locusts
Explanation:

Correct! John the Baptist ate wild honey and locusts as part of his simple lifestyle in the wilderness.

46. Who was the cousin of Jesus, born shortly before Him, and would later baptize Jesus?

Peter
John the Baptist
James
Andrew
Explanation:

Correct! John the Baptist was the cousin of Jesus, born shortly before Him and baptizing Him later.

47. What did the people ask John the Baptist, thinking he might be the Messiah?

Are you a magician?
Are you the resurrected Moses?
Are you Elijah?
Are you a king?
Explanation:

Correct! The people asked John if he was Elijah, thinking he might be the Messiah.

48. What did John the Baptist say about his role compared to the coming Messiah?

He was just as important
He was equal to the Messiah
He was greater and more powerful
He was not worthy to untie the Messiah's sandals
Explanation:

Correct! John declared he was not even worthy to untie the sandals of the coming Messiah.

49. Which Old Testament prophet predicted the coming of Jesus as the Messiah?

Isaiah
Moses
David
Elijah
Explanation:

Correct! Prophet Isaiah predicted the coming of Jesus as the Messiah in the Old Testament.

50. What was the name of the mother of John the Baptist?

Elizabeth
Mary
Martha
Ruth
Explanation:

Correct! The mother of John the Baptist was named Elizabeth in the Bible.

51. How did John the Baptist describe Jesus when baptizing Him in the Jordan River?

The King of Kings
The Wonderful Counselor
The Prince of Peace
The Lamb of God
Explanation:

Correct! John the Baptist described Jesus as the Lamb of God when baptizing Him in the Jordan River.

52. What did John the Baptist declare about Jesus in comparison to himself?

That he was equal to Jesus
That he was superior to Jesus
That Jesus was greater than him
That he was the true Messiah
Explanation:

Correct! John acknowledged that Jesus was greater than himself in terms of importance and divine nature.

53. Who did John the Baptist tell the people to listen to and follow, hinting at Jesus?

The Roman emperor
The Lamb of God
The religious leaders
Himself
Explanation:

Correct! John directed the people to listen to and follow the Lamb of God, referring to Jesus.

54. What was the specific message John the Baptist had upon seeing Jesus approaching him?

Get ready for battle
Run away
Behold, the Son of God
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near
Explanation:

Correct! John's specific message upon seeing Jesus was 'Behold, the Son of God'.

55. Where did John the Baptist fulfill the prophecy of preparing the way for Jesus?

At the temple
In Egypt
In Jerusalem
In the wilderness
Explanation:

Correct! John the Baptist fulfilled the prophecy in the wilderness, preparing the way for Jesus.

56. What did John the Baptist tell the religious leaders who came to question him?

That they should repent
That they should ignore him
That they were righteous
That they were perfect
Explanation:

Correct! John told the religious leaders to repent when they came to question him about his ministry.

57. Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River?

The disciples
An angel
Mary
John the Baptist
Explanation:

Correct! John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan River, marking the beginning of Jesus' ministry.

58. What did God say when Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist?

This is a powerful king
This is a miracle worker
This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased
This is a great prophet
Explanation:

Correct! God declared, 'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,' at Jesus' baptism.