Christmas Bible Quiz — The Nativity

10 questions · King James Version · biblesundays.com

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1.To whom did the angel Gabriel first announce the birth of Jesus?
- A. Mary
- B. Joseph
- C. Elizabeth
- D. Zacharias
2.Who was Mary's cousin, also miraculously with child?
- A. Anna
- B. Elizabeth
- C. Martha
- D. Salome
3.What did the angel tell Joseph to name the child?
- A. Emmanuel
- B. Jesus
- C. Christ
- D. Saviour
4.From which town did Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem?
- A. Jerusalem
- B. Nazareth
- C. Capernaum
- D. Bethany
5.Why did they go to Bethlehem?
- A. To visit family
- B. For taxation / to be taxed
- C. To flee Herod
- D. To offer sacrifice
6.Where was Jesus born, since there was no room at the inn?
- A. A stable
- B. A manger
- C. A cave
- D. A tent
7.Who were the first to hear the announcement of Jesus' birth?
- A. The wise men
- B. Shepherds abiding in the field
- C. The priests
- D. Herod's soldiers
8.What sign did the angels give the shepherds?
- A. A star in the east
- B. Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger
- C. A voice from heaven
- D. A white dove
9.What guiding sign appeared to the wise men from the east?
- A. A cloud by day
- B. A star
- C. A pillar of fire
- D. An angel
10.What gifts did the wise men present to Jesus?
- A. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
- B. Silver, spices, and silk
- C. Cedar, oil, and bread
- D. Pearls, wine, and honey

Answer Key

1.A. Mary — Luke 1:26 (KJV)
The angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin… and the virgin's name was Mary.
2.B. Elizabeth — Luke 1:36 (KJV)
Elisabeth thy kinswoman… she hath also conceived a son in her old age.
3.B. Jesus — Matthew 1:21 (KJV)
Thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
4.B. Nazareth — Luke 2:4 (KJV)
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem.
5.B. For taxation / to be taxed — Luke 2:3 (KJV)
All went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
6.B. A manger — Luke 2:7 (KJV)
She brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
7.B. Shepherds abiding in the field — Luke 2:8 (KJV)
There were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
8.B. Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger — Luke 2:12 (KJV)
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
9.B. A star — Matthew 2:2 (KJV)
We have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
10.A. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh — Matthew 2:11 (KJV)
They presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.