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Religious Education Quiz - Christianity - The First Christmas (Questions)

This KS3 Religious Education quiz looks at the first Christmas story in Christianity, exploring how the birth of Jesus is described in the Bible and remembered in churches.

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Fascinating Fact:

The wise men offered gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, which Christians often see as symbols of kingship, worship, and future suffering.

In KS3 Religious Education, pupils study the first Christmas as part of Christian belief about the birth of Jesus. The nativity stories in the Gospels explore themes of hope, promise, and God coming close to humanity.

Key Terms

Nativity: The story of the birth of Jesus, often shown in readings, plays, and pictures at Christmas.
Incarnation: The Christian belief that God became human in the person of Jesus.
Manger: A feeding trough for animals, described in the Bible as the place where the baby Jesus was laid.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the Christian story of the first Christmas?

The first Christmas story tells how Jesus was born in Bethlehem. The Gospels describe Mary and Joseph, the journey to Bethlehem, the birth in humble surroundings, and visitors who came to see the baby.

Why is Christmas important to Christians?

Christmas is important to Christians because it celebrates the birth of Jesus, who they believe is the Son of God. It is a time to remember God’s love, worship together, and share with others.

What do Christians believe about Jesus’ birth?

Christians believe that Jesus’ birth was special because it fulfilled Old Testament promises and showed God coming into the world. The birth is seen as the beginning of Jesus’ life and mission.

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One of Jesus's ancestors was .......

[ ]	Caesar Augustus
[ ]	Herod the King
[ ]	John the Baptist
[ ]	King David

From Abraham to Jesus, Matthew lists .......

[ ]	14 generations
[ ]	24 generations
[ ]	41 generations
[ ]	42 generations

Matthew's Gospel focuses on .......

[ ]	Elizabeth's story of Jesus's birth
[ ]	John's story of Jesus's birth
[ ]	Joseph's story of Jesus's birth
[ ]	Mary's story of Jesus's birth

John's father didn't believe Gabriel's message because .......

[ ]	an angel had already spoken to him about John
[ ]	Elizabeth and he already had many children
[ ]	Elizabeth and he were childless and old
[ ]	he did not think God would answer his prayers

Joseph knew that Mary's baby was God's son because .......

[ ]	an angel told him in a dream
[ ]	John the Baptist told him
[ ]	Mary told him the news
[ ]	Zechariah was no longer dumb

Christ's name "Immanuel" was foretold by .......

[ ]	Abraham
[ ]	Elijah
[ ]	Isaiah
[ ]	Moses

Jesus was born in .......

[ ]	Bethlehem
[ ]	Caesarea
[ ]	Jerusalem
[ ]	Nazareth

According to the biblical account, the baby Jesus's first visitors were .......

[ ]	the innkeeper
[ ]	the kings
[ ]	the shepherds
[ ]	the Wise Men

The first visitors told Mary and Joseph that .......

[ ]	the angels had told them about the Saviour
[ ]	the king was looking for the baby
[ ]	they had come with the heavenly host
[ ]	they had difficulty finding the stable

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The King of Judea at the time of Jesus's birth was .......

[ ]	Herod Agrippa
[ ]	Herod Antipas
[ ]	Herod the Great
[ ]	Herodias

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Religious Education Quiz - Christianity - The First Christmas (Answers)

One of Jesus's ancestors was .......

[ ]	Caesar Augustus
[ ]	Herod the King
[ ]	John the Baptist
[x]	King David

Joseph belonged to the royal line of David

From Abraham to Jesus, Matthew lists .......

[ ]	14 generations
[ ]	24 generations
[ ]	41 generations
[x]	42 generations

Luke's genealogy traces Jesus's line back through David to Adam

Matthew's Gospel focuses on .......

[ ]	Elizabeth's story of Jesus's birth
[ ]	John's story of Jesus's birth
[x]	Joseph's story of Jesus's birth
[ ]	Mary's story of Jesus's birth

Luke's Gospel tells Mary's story

John's father didn't believe Gabriel's message because .......

[ ]	an angel had already spoken to him about John
[ ]	Elizabeth and he already had many children
[x]	Elizabeth and he were childless and old
[ ]	he did not think God would answer his prayers

So, according to the biblical account, Zechariah couldn't speak until he named John

Joseph knew that Mary's baby was God's son because .......

[x]	an angel told him in a dream
[ ]	John the Baptist told him
[ ]	Mary told him the news
[ ]	Zechariah was no longer dumb

Later, angels warned Joseph of danger too

Christ's name "Immanuel" was foretold by .......

[ ]	Abraham
[ ]	Elijah
[x]	Isaiah
[ ]	Moses

"Immanuel" means "God with Us"

Jesus was born in .......

[x]	Bethlehem
[ ]	Caesarea
[ ]	Jerusalem
[ ]	Nazareth

Micah foretold Bethlehem as the birthplace of the Messiah

According to the biblical account, the baby Jesus's first visitors were .......

[ ]	the innkeeper
[ ]	the kings
[x]	the shepherds
[ ]	the Wise Men

According to Luke, the angels announced Jesus's birth first to the shepherds