Q 01/05

According to the Gospels, in which town was Jesus born?

A) Bethlehem

B) Nazareth

C) Jerusalem

D) Capernaum

Answer · why

A) Bethlehem

Bethlehem, though Jesus grew up in Nazareth, which is why he became known as Jesus of Nazareth.

Q 02/05

The Magi presented the infant Jesus with gold, frankincense and what third gift?

A) Myrrh

B) Silver

C) Spikenard

D) Cedar oil

Answer · why

A) Myrrh

Myrrh; Matthew never says how many Magi came, and the traditional three was likely influenced by the number of gifts.

Q 03/05

To escape Herod's plan to kill the child, where did Joseph take Mary and Jesus, according to Matthew?

A) Syria

B) Egypt

C) Persia

D) Arabia

Answer · why

B) Egypt

Egypt; once they had gone, Herod ordered the killing of all the male children in the area aged two and under.

Q 04/05

In Luke's account, why did Joseph and Mary travel south from Nazareth to the town where Jesus was born?

A) To flee Herod

B) To pay a temple tax

C) To escape a famine

D) For a Roman census

Answer · why

D) For a Roman census

For a Roman census ordered by the emperor Augustus, and Joseph had to register there because he was of the house and family of David.

Q 05/05

Luke says the newborn Jesus was laid in a manger for what reason?

A) No guest room was available

B) To hide him from Herod

C) It was the warmest spot

D) A prophecy required it

Answer · why

A) No guest room was available

No guest room was available, and an angel then told the shepherds that a baby lying in a manger would be their sign.