Christmas IQ Test
Test your knowledge of the Christmas story based on scripture.
- 1.
As long as Christmas has been celebrated, it has been on December 25.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
December 25th was selected in the 4th century by the Roman church to celebrate Christmas; however, to this day the Orthodox church celebrates Christmas in January.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Joseph was from:
- A.
Bethlehem
- B.
Jerusalem
- C.
Nazareth
- D.
Egypt
- E.
Minnesota
- F.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. NazarethExplanation
Gospel of Luke claims Joseph was from Nazareth. Gospel of Matthew says nothing of Joseph's origines.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?
- A.
Camel
- B.
Donkey
- C.
Walked
- D.
Volkswagen
- E.
Joseph walked, Mary rode a donkey
- F.
Unknown
Correct Answer
F. UnknownExplanation
The donkey was a symbol of humility and hope and was added to the story after the gospels.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Mary and Joseph were married when Mary became pregnant.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
They were engaged, but not married until after Jesus' birth.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What did the innkeeper tell Mary and Joseph?
- A.
Come back after the Christmas rush and I should have some vacancies.
- B.
I have a stable you can use.
- C.
There is no room in the inn.
- D.
Both B and C.
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
While Luke writes that Jesus was laid in a manger because there was no room in the inn, there is no written interaction between Mary and Joseph and the innkeeper.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Jesus was delivered in a...
- A.
Stable
- B.
Manger
- C.
Cave
- D.
Barn
- E.
Unknown
Correct Answer
E. UnknownExplanation
While it is written that Jesus was laid in a manger (not delivered in, as this would be very difficult to do), but there is no mention of where this manger was located.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A manger is a...
- A.
Stable for domestic animals.
- B.
Wooden hay storage bin.
- C.
Feeding trough.
- D.
Barn.
Correct Answer
C. Feeding trough.Explanation
Mangers were primarily made of stone at this time, because wood was too precious as a source of heat.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which animals does the Bible say were present at Jesus' birth?
- A.
Cows, sheep, goats.
- B.
Cows, donkeys, sheep.
- C.
Sheep and goats only.
- D.
Miscellaneous barnyard animals.
- E.
Lions, tigers, elephants.
- F.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
F. None of the above.Explanation
There are no animals with Jesus mentioned in the gospels.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who saw the "star in the east"?
- A.
Shepherds
- B.
Mary and Joseph
- C.
Three Kings
- D.
Both A and C
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
Wise men saw the star in the east.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many angels spoke to the shepherds?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
A "multitude"
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. One -
- 11.
What "sign" did the angels tell the shepherds to look for?
- A.
"This is the way to the baby Jesus"
- B.
A star over Bethlehem.
- C.
A baby that doesn't cry.
- D.
A house with a Christmas Tree
- E.
A baby in a stable
- F.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
F. None of the above.Explanation
The "sign" is: A child wrapped in cloth laying in a manger.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What is a heavenly host?
- A.
An angel at the gate of heaven.
- B.
An angel who invites people to heaven.
- C.
An angel who serves refreshments in heaven.
- D.
A choir of angels.
- E.
An angel army.
- F.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. An angel army.Explanation
As there was a "multitude of heavenly hosts" one supposes there were many "armies" - and as there tend to be many individuals in armies there must have been a lot of angels.Rate this question:
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- 13.
There was snow that first Christmas...
- A.
Only in Bethlehem,
- B.
All over Israel.
- C.
Nowhere in Israel
- D.
Somewhere in Israel
- E.
Mary and Joseph only dreamed of a while Christmas
Correct Answer
D. Somewhere in IsraelExplanation
There is always snow on the top on Mount Hermon in Israel.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The baby Jesus cried...
- A.
When the doctor slapped him on his behind.
- B.
Just like other babies.
- C.
When the little drummer boy started beating his drum
- D.
He never cried.
Correct Answer
B. Just like other babies.Explanation
There is no mention of unusual behaviour in regards to crying, so we must assume Jesus cried like any other baby.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What is frankincense?
- A.
A precious metal.
- B.
A precious fabric.
- C.
A precious perfume.
- D.
An eastern monster story.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
C. A precious perfume.Explanation
Frankincense is an aromatic tree resin that is used to make perfumes and incense.Rate this question:
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- 16.
What is myrrh?
- A.
An easily shaped metal.
- B.
A spice used for burying people.
- C.
A drink.
- D.
After-shave lotion.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
B. A spice used for burying people.Explanation
Myrrh also comes from tree resin and was used both the dress wounds and also in the embalming of mummies in Egypt.Rate this question:
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- 17.
How many wisemen came to see Jesus?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Three
- D.
Unknown
Correct Answer
D. UnknownExplanation
There is no number identified. However, astrologers of this kind tended to travel in large groups along with servants and aids.Rate this question:
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- 18.
What does "wisemen" refer to?
- A.
Men of the educated class.
- B.
Eastern kings.
- C.
Astronomers.
- D.
Teachers.
Correct Answer
C. Astronomers.Explanation
It is believed that the wisemen refer to Medes from Babylon - an ancient people who were skilled at astronomy and also interested in astrology (making predictions based on the formation of the stars)Rate this question:
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- 19.
The wisemen found Jesus in a...
- A.
Manger.
- B.
Stable.
- C.
House.
- D.
Holiday Inn.
Correct Answer
C. House. -
- 20.
The wisemen stopped in Jerusalem...
- A.
To inform Herod about Jesus.
- B.
To find out where Jesus was.
- C.
To ask about the star they saw.
- D.
For gas.
- E.
To buy presents for Jesus.
Correct Answer
B. To find out where Jesus was. -
- 21.
Where do we find the Christmas story in order to check these ridiculous questions?
- A.
Matthew
- B.
Mark
- C.
Luke
- D.
John
- E.
All of the above.
- F.
Only A and B
- G.
Only A and C
- H.
Only A, B and C
Correct Answer
G. Only A and C -
- 22.
When Joseph and Mary found our that Mary was pregnant with Jesus, what happened?
- A.
They got married.
- B.
Joseph wanted to break off the engagement.
- C.
Mary left town for three months.
- D.
An angel told them to go to Bethlehem
- E.
Both A and D
- F.
Both B and C
Correct Answer
F. Both B and C -
- 23.
Who gave the order for Mary and Joseph to go to Bethlehem?
- A.
An angel.
- B.
King Herod.
- C.
Caesar Augustus.
- D.
Alexander the Great.
- E.
No one.
Correct Answer
C. Caesar Augustus.Explanation
They traveled to Bethlehem on the order of Caesar Augustus to be counted in a census.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Joseph took the baby Jesus to Egypt...
- A.
To show him the pyramids.
- B.
To teach him the wisdom of the Pharoahs.
- C.
To put him in a basket in the reeds by the river.
- D.
Because he dreamed about it.
- E.
Joseph did not take Jesus to Egypt.
Correct Answer
D. Because he dreamed about it.Explanation
An angel spoke to Joseph in a dream to warn him that King Herod was after the baby Jesus.Rate this question:
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