The Christmas quiz Q 1 Which archangel announced

The Christmas quiz

Q 1. Which archangel announced Jesus' birth to Mary? Michael Gabriel Raphael Uriel

GABRIEL

Q 2. After Mary became pregnant with Jesus, her first action was to: Explain to her parents what had happened Explain to Joseph what had happened Visit her relative Elizabeth, who was also pregnant Go into seclusion so as not to be an object of shame

VISIT HER RELATIVE ELIZABETH

Q 3. According to the gospels, where was Jesus born? In Bethlehem In Nazareth In Heaven In Jerusalem

IN BETHLEHEM

Q 4. Who told Mary and Joseph to go to Bethlehem? Governor Quirinius King Herod Caesar Augustus King Archelaus

CAESAR AUGUSTUS

Q 5. Why was Jesus born in a stable? In order to fulfill a prophecy Because Joseph was a farmer Because there was no room in the inn To make clear that his message was for animals as well as humans

BECAUSE THERE WAS NO ROOM IN THE INN

Q 6. In which two gospels does the Nativity story appear? Matthew and Mark Matthew and Luke Matthew and John Mark and John

MATTHEW AND LUKE

Q 7. The angel who appeared to the shepherds told them they would recognize Jesus this way: He would be wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger They would see a halo over his head A star would be shining over the stable He would have startling blue eyes

WRAPPED IN SWADDLING CLOTHES AND LYING IN A MANGER

Q 8. Which animals does the Bible mention in connection with Jesus' birth? Sheep An ox and an ass Camels All of the above

SHEEP

Q 9. According to the gospels, how many wise men were there? 6 3 0 Nobody knows

NOBODY KNOWS

Q 10. Which star did the wise men follow to find the baby Jesus? The Star in the East The North Star The Star of David The Dog Star

THE STAR IN THE EAST

Q 11. When the wise men told Herod they were following a star to a new born royal child, Herod: Told them they were superstitious old fools Arranged for an expensive present to be sent to the baby Resolved to find out where the baby was so he could kill it Gave instructions that the child was to be raised as his own son

RESOLVED TO FIND THE BABY AND KILL IT

Q 12. Where did Joseph, Mary and Jesus flee not long after the visit from the wise men? To Jerusalem To Nazareth To the hills outside Bethlehem To Egypt

TO EGYPT