Christmas Religious Trivia Quiz: Nativity Story

What city did Mary and Joseph travel to for the census?

• Jerusalem

• Nazareth

• Galilee

• Bethlehem

Who visited the baby Jesus in the manger?

• Roman soldiers

• Three Wise Men

• Pharisees

• Shepherds

What gifts did the wise men bring to Jesus?

• Diamonds, lavender, and cedarwood

• Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

• Bronze, myrrh, and sandalwood

• Silver, cinnamon, and cedar

Where was Jesus born?

• Nazareth

• Jerusalem

• Galilee

• Bethlehem

What did the angels announce to the shepherds?

• The birth of Jesus

• The start of a great war

• The birth of John the Baptist

• The arrival of the wise men

Who ordered the census that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem?

• Emperor Tiberius

• Caesar Augustus

• King Herod

• Pontius Pilate

What did the shepherds do after they saw baby Jesus?

• Ignored the baby Jesus

• Spread the word about the baby Jesus

• Threw a party to celebrate

• Went back to their sheep

What did Mary wrap baby Jesus in?

• swaddling clothes

• a blanket

• a towel

• a basket

What did the innkeeper tell Mary and Joseph when they asked for a room?

• Sure, we have plenty of rooms available

• I'm sorry, we are fully booked but you can try the next inn

• There is no room available.

• Yes, we have a room but it's very expensive

What did the star that the wise men followed signify?

• the birth of Jesus Christ

• the end of a drought

• a sign of good luck

• the beginning of winter