Explore the Miracle: 50 Essential Bible Trivia Questions About the Birth of Jesus

As Christians, the birth of Jesus is one of the core events of our faith: without it our faith doesn’t exist! So, it’s important to know about this miraculous event. It’s also helpful to make learning about it fun, especially for younger members of the family. Creating a set of trivia questions about the birth of Jesus offers a fascinating and entertaining way to explore one of the most significant events in Christian tradition. Here are 50 trivia questions about the birth of Jesus from the Bible and traditional Christian accounts.

50 Trivia Questions About the Birth of Jesus

1. In which town was Jesus born?
2. Who was the mother of Jesus?
3. Who was the Roman emperor at the time of Jesus’ birth?
4. What type of place was Jesus born in?
5. Who visited Jesus on the night of his birth according to the Gospel of Luke?
6. What sign were the shepherds told to look for by the angel?
7. What gifts did the Magi bring to Jesus?
8. What was the name of Jesus’ earthly father?
9. Which Gospel begins with the genealogy of Jesus?
10. Who ordered the census that led Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem?
11. Which prophet in the Old Testament predicted the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem?
12. What does the name “Jesus” mean?
13. Which angel announced Jesus’ birth to Mary?
14. In what region of Israel is Bethlehem located?
15. What was Joseph’s profession?
16. Who was king of Judea at the time of Jesus’ birth?
17. According to the Gospel of Matthew, where did Joseph and Mary live before moving to Bethlehem?
18. How did the Magi know that a king had been born?
19. What did King Herod do when he heard about the birth of Jesus?
20. How did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?
21. What did the angels say to the shepherds?
22. To which city did Mary and Joseph flee to escape Herod’s decree?
23. How old was Jesus when Herod ordered the massacre of Jewish male infants?
24. What feast do Christians celebrate to remember the visit of the Magi?
25. Which Gospel is the only one that mentions the Magi?
26. What song did Mary sing after learning she would give birth to Jesus?
27. Who was the high priest of Jerusalem when Jesus was born?
28. According to tradition, how many Magi visited Jesus?
29. What does the term “Immanuel” mean?
30. Who prophesied that Mary’s heart would be pierced with sorrow?
31. What does the feast of the Annunciation commemorate?
32. In which Gospel is the story of the shepherds visiting Jesus found?
33. What was the star that guided the Magi called?
34. Which Old Testament figure is Jesus often compared to, as a savior of his people?
35. Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented at the Temple in Jerusalem?
36. What Jewish rite was performed on Jesus eight days after his birth?
37. What was the response of the shepherds after visiting Jesus?
38. What is the significance of the gifts brought by the Magi?
39. Who was warned in a dream not to return to Herod, and instead went back to their country by another route?
40. What did Simeon say to Mary during the presentation of Jesus at the Temple?
41. How is Jesus’ birth date calculated in the Western Christian tradition?
42. What does “Christ” mean?
43. Which prophetess recognized Jesus as the Messiah at the Temple?
44. What does the feast of the Nativity celebrate?
45. According to the Bible, why was there no room at the inn for Mary and Joseph?
46. How is the birth of Jesus described in the Gospel of John?
47. Which emperor declared December 25 as the official celebration date of Jesus’ birth?
48. In Christian tradition, what does the color gold symbolize in the story of the Magi?
49. What role does the Archangel Gabriel play in the Nativity story?
50. How does the Gospel of Mark begin, in relation to the story of Jesus’ birth?

Now that you’ve read all the questions, it’s time to check your knowledge with the list of answers on the next page.