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Religious Education Quiz - Christianity - The Young Jesus (Questions)

This KS3 Religious Education quiz explores stories about the young Jesus, focusing on how Christians understand his childhood, early faith, and growing sense of identity and mission.

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Fascinating Fact:

In this story, Jesus is found discussing religious questions with teachers, showing early wisdom and understanding.

In KS3 Religious Education, pupils study accounts of Jesus as a child to explore Christian beliefs about his identity. The story of the young Jesus highlights faith, learning, family life, and commitment to God.

Key Terms

Temple: The central place of worship in Jerusalem where Jewish people went to pray and offer sacrifices.
Passover: A major Jewish festival remembering the Exodus, when many families travelled to Jerusalem to celebrate.
Pilgrimage: A journey made to a special religious place for worship, reflection, or celebration.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What happens in the story of the young Jesus in the temple?

In the story, Jesus travels with his family to Jerusalem for a festival. He stays behind in the temple, talking with teachers, and is later found by his worried parents after several days.

What do Christians learn from the young Jesus in the temple?

Christians learn that faith and learning about God are important from a young age. The story also shows Jesus balancing commitment to God with respect and obedience to his parents.

Why is the young Jesus story studied in KS3 Religious Education?

The story is studied because it shows how Christians understand Jesus’ early life, character, and relationship with God. It helps pupils think about growing in wisdom, responsibility, and faith.

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Which two people were waiting to see Jesus in the temple?

[ ]	Martha and Mary
[ ]	Peter and Paul
[ ]	Simeon and Anna
[ ]	Simon and Peter

Simeon told Mary .......

[ ]	of sorrow to come
[ ]	that he would wait for the Messiah
[ ]	that the Messiah would come soon
[ ]	to depart in peace

Herod the Great ordered .......

[ ]	that Jesus be found
[ ]	the death of all baby boys in Bethlehem
[ ]	the death of the Wise Men
[ ]	the Wise Men to stay with him

The Magi .......

[ ]	followed the angels to the stable to see the baby
[ ]	followed the star bringing gifts for the child Jesus
[ ]	rushed immediately to the stable to see baby Jesus
[ ]	went to ask the shepherds the way to the child's home

According to the biblical account in Matthew's Gospel, Joseph took his family to Egypt .......

[ ]	because an angel warned him about Herod in a dream
[ ]	because the family had heard about Herod's plan
[ ]	because the shepherds warned him to leave Bethlehem
[ ]	because the Wise Men warned him about Herod

When Herod died, Joseph moved his family .......

[ ]	to Jerusalem
[ ]	to another town in Egypt
[ ]	to Bethlehem
[ ]	to Nazareth

When Jesus was 12 years old, he .......

[ ]	stayed in the temple for three days until his family found him
[ ]	stayed in the temple then travelled home with friends
[ ]	visited the temple and taught the Rabbis for five days
[ ]	visited the temple and went home that day

Jesus called the temple, "my Father's house", meaning .......

[ ]	he is the Son of God
[ ]	it was the home of His family
[ ]	Joseph owned the temple
[ ]	the Rabbi was like a father

According to the Luke's Gospel, the young Jesus was .......

[ ]	bored
[ ]	headstrong
[ ]	naughty
[ ]	obedient

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Matthew and Mark write that Jesus's family trade was .......

[ ]	baking
[ ]	building
[ ]	carpentry
[ ]	fishing

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Religious Education Quiz - Christianity - The Young Jesus (Answers)

Which two people were waiting to see Jesus in the temple?

[ ]	Martha and Mary
[ ]	Peter and Paul
[x]	Simeon and Anna
[ ]	Simon and Peter

In the biblical account, Anna the prophetess recognised Jesus as the Son of God

Simeon told Mary .......

[x]	of sorrow to come
[ ]	that he would wait for the Messiah
[ ]	that the Messiah would come soon
[ ]	to depart in peace

In the biblical account, Simeon knew that Jesus was the promised Messiah

Herod the Great ordered .......

[ ]	that Jesus be found
[x]	the death of all baby boys in Bethlehem
[ ]	the death of the Wise Men
[ ]	the Wise Men to stay with him

Herod was jealous of anyone known as, or believed to be, the king of the Jews

The Magi .......

[ ]	followed the angels to the stable to see the baby
[x]	followed the star bringing gifts for the child Jesus
[ ]	rushed immediately to the stable to see baby Jesus
[ ]	went to ask the shepherds the way to the child's home

Matthew writes that the star "stopped over the place where the child was"

According to the biblical account in Matthew's Gospel, Joseph took his family to Egypt .......

[x]	because an angel warned him about Herod in a dream
[ ]	because the family had heard about Herod's plan
[ ]	because the shepherds warned him to leave Bethlehem
[ ]	because the Wise Men warned him about Herod

An angel also told Joseph when Israel was safe again

When Herod died, Joseph moved his family .......

[ ]	to Jerusalem
[ ]	to another town in Egypt
[ ]	to Bethlehem
[x]	to Nazareth

Isaiah foretold that the Messiah would be a Nazarene

When Jesus was 12 years old, he .......

[x]	stayed in the temple for three days until his family found him
[ ]	stayed in the temple then travelled home with friends
[ ]	visited the temple and taught the Rabbis for five days
[ ]	visited the temple and went home that day

Jesus's family had visited Jerusalem for Passover

Jesus called the temple, "my Father's house", meaning .......

[x]	he is the Son of God
[ ]	it was the home of His family
[ ]	Joseph owned the temple
[ ]	the Rabbi was like a father

The biblical account suggests that Mary realised what Jesus meant by these words