Advent Quiz 1
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Who did the angels appear to in the fields?
The Three Wise Men
The townsfolk
The shepherds
The King
For there is born this day in__________________ a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Bethlehem
Nazareth
The City of David
Judea
On Gaudete Sunday it is tradition for the Pope to do what in Rome?
Invite everyone over for dinner
Bless baby Jesus statues for people's Nativities
Sing Christmas Carols
None of the above
Who said: "Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God's favor"?
The angel Gabriel
Elizabeth
Joseph
Zechariah
How many gifts did the Magi bring Jesus?
5
6
3
1
The third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete Sunday. What color vestments does the priest wear this Sunday?
Purple
Red
Rose
White
After the shepherds learned of the birth of Jesus, what did they do?
Spread the news of his birth
Sacrifice a lamb
Take a bath before they leave to visit him
Pray
Who said: "My soul magnifies the Lord"?
Mary
Joseph
Elizabeth
Jesus
What is omitted from Mass during advent?
The organ
Prayer of the Faithful
Consecration
The Gloria
What does the fourth purple Advent candle on the Advent wreath symbolize?
Hope
Joy
Peace
Love
What was Herod's reaction to the news that Jesus was born and was to be the King of the Jews?
He celebrated
He threw the Wise Men in prison
He ordered all boys younger than two years old to be killed
He didn't care
What is the meaning of Advent?
Coming
Going
Giving
Receiving
What feast immediately follows Advent?
Easter
Pentecost
Christmas
New Years
What does the rose Advent candle on the Advent wreath symbolize?
Hope
Peace
Joy
Love
What does the second purple Advent candle on the Advent wreath symbolize?
Hope
Joy
Peace
Love
What does the first purple Advent candle on the Advent wreath symbolize?
Hope
Love
Joy
Peace
We fast during Advent.
True
False
The four Advent candles each represent how long?
10 days
1000 years
100 years
40 days
Who is credited with creating the first nativity scene?
Pope Leo
Pope Clement
Ignatius of Antioch
Saint Francis of Assisi
How many months was Elizabeth pregnant when Mary visited her?
9
7
2
6
How many days after his birth did Joseph and Mary name Jesus?
10
8
9
1
What animals are mentioned in the Bible as being in the stable with Mary Joseph?
Sheep
Cattle and a donkey
The Bible does not say
Cattle, donkey and camels
Where in Palestine is Bethlehem located?
Judea
Nazareth
Babylon
Mesopotamia
What prophet foretold of Jesus' birth?
Moses
Isaiah
Amos
Joel
The Wise Men are only mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew?
True
False
What country did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to escape Herod's decree to kill the children?
Israel
Egypt
Babylon
Jordan
What Gospel do the shepherds appear in?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
The magi or wise men were from__________.
The East
The West
The North
The South
What was the name of Jesus' earthly grandfather?
Zechariah
Joachim
John
Joseph
Bethlehem was also known as The City of David.
True
False
Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem for a census decreed by _____________.
Herod
A great prince
Roman Emperor Ceasar Augustus
The King of the Jews
Who sent the magi to visit the baby Jesus?
King David
King Herod
Caesar
Pilate
The name Jesus means_________.
Blessed one
Savior
Lamb
Holy One
The bible states that Jesus was born on December 25th.
True
False
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth ______, and good will toward men.
Hope
Peace
Joy
Love
Who told the shepherd's about Jesus' birth?
The magi
Angels
Simeon
Gabriel
She shall bring forth a son and you shall call him________.
Jesus
Francis
Ignatius
Peter
How was Joseph told what to name his child?
In a dream
Mary picked the name
Joseph made it up on the spot
None of the above
According to tradition what did Mary ride on while traveling with Joseph to Bethlehem?
Donkey
Camel
Horse
She walked
The Magi brought frankincense, myrrh, and _________ as gifts for the messiah?
Silver
Gold
Toys
Clothes
Jesus was laid in a manger. A manger is _______________.
A feeding trough for animals
A stable
A place for water
A Barn
The innkeeper told Joseph and Mary what?
Come on in
There is no room in the inn
Come back later and we may have an opening
The Bible does not say
How many Sundays are there in Advent?
5
4
6
3
What color vestments does the priest wear during Advent?
Green
White
Red
Purple
What feast of Mary is celebrated during Advent?
The Annunciation
The Immaculate Conception
The Assumption
Queen of Heaven and Earth
Advent begins what?
A new liturgical year
The NFL playoffs
The shopping season
None of the above
The advent wreath has three purple candles and one _____ candle?
Blue
Red
Green
Pink
What sign did the shepherds see in the sky?
A full moon
A dancing moon
A bright star
An eclipse
"Today in the town of David a savior________"
Visited for a while
Is born
Passed through
Stayed in a hotel
What was the name of Elizabeth's child?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
What did the child in Elizabeth's womb do when Mary visited Elizabeth?
Nothing
Leapt
Got the hiccups
Raised its hand
