Christmas Bible Quiz Printable for Kids With Answer Key

Christmas is one of the best times to help children slow down and return to the biblical story behind the celebration.

A Christmas Bible quiz printable for kids gives Sunday school teachers, homeschool families, church groups, and parents an easy way to review the birth of Jesus while keeping children involved.

FaithBlitz has several Christmas and Nativity Bible quizzes covering Jesus' birth, Bethlehem, the shepherds, the wise men, Christmas prophecy, and the Gospel accounts in Matthew and Luke.

You can play the quizzes online or use printable versions for a Sunday school lesson, homeschool Bible study, family Christmas activity, or church group.

Free Christmas Bible Quiz Printables for Kids

There is no single Christmas Bible quiz that works for every age group.

Younger children may need straightforward questions about Mary, Joseph, Bethlehem, the shepherds, and the manger.

Older children may be ready to connect the Nativity story with Old Testament prophecy or compare details from Matthew and Luke.

FaithBlitz has several Christmas Bible quizzes that work well for different situations.

Christmas Trivia Quiz — Prophecy, Wise Men and the Star

Best for: Older kids, youth groups, families, and mixed-age groups.

This quiz connects the Christmas story with Messianic prophecy, the wise men, the star, and events surrounding the birth of Jesus.

It is a good choice when you want something broader than a basic Nativity review.

The Birth and Childhood of Jesus

Best for: Kids, beginners, and general Sunday school review.

This quiz focuses directly on the birth and early life of Jesus, including Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph, the magi, and other events from the Gospel accounts.

It is a good starting point for younger children or anyone learning the Christmas story for the first time.

Luke Chapter 2 — The Birth of Jesus Quiz

Best for: Sunday school lessons, homeschool Scripture study, and chapter review.

This quiz focuses specifically on Luke 2, including the census, Bethlehem, the manger, the shepherds, the angels, Simeon, and Anna.

If your lesson is built around reading Luke 2 together, this is the most direct quiz to use afterward.

Christmas Bible Quiz Questions for Kids

Need a quick Christmas Bible review?

The questions below cover important people, places, and events from the biblical Nativity story.

They can be used for Sunday school, homeschool review, family Bible time, a Christmas church activity, or as a warm-up before one of the full FaithBlitz quizzes.

Question 1

In what town was Jesus born?

A. Nazareth

B. Bethlehem

C. Jerusalem

D. Capernaum

Question 2

What was the name of Jesus' mother?

A. Elizabeth

B. Martha

C. Mary

D. Anna

Question 3

Who was Mary's husband?

A. Joseph

B. Zechariah

C. Simeon

D. James

Question 4

Which angel told Mary that she would give birth to Jesus?

A. Michael

B. Gabriel

C. Raphael

D. The angel is not named

Question 5

Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?

A. To visit relatives

B. To attend a feast

C. Because of a census

D. To escape King Herod

Question 6

Where was Jesus laid after He was born?

A. In a palace

B. In a manger

C. In the temple

D. In a boat

Question 7

Who heard the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth while watching their flocks?

A. Fishermen

B. Soldiers

C. Shepherds

D. Priests

Question 8

What sign did the angel give the shepherds so they could recognize the baby?

A. He would be wearing a crown

B. He would be wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger

C. A star would be directly above Him

D. Three gifts would be beside Him

Question 9

What did the wise men see that led them to seek the King of the Jews?

A. A rainbow

B. A pillar of fire

C. A star

D. An angel

Question 10

Which three gifts did the wise men bring to Jesus?

A. Silver, gold, and spices

B. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

C. Bread, oil, and wine

D. Gold, silver, and incense

Question 11

Which ruler became troubled when he heard about the birth of the King of the Jews?

A. Caesar Augustus

B. Herod

C. Pilate

D. Agrippa

Question 12

Where did Joseph take Mary and Jesus after being warned in a dream?

A. Egypt

B. Rome

C. Samaria

D. Damascus

Question 13

Which two people recognized the importance of Jesus when He was brought to the temple?

A. Peter and Andrew

B. Simeon and Anna

C. Zechariah and Elizabeth

D. Nicodemus and Joseph

Question 14

In what town did Jesus grow up?

A. Bethlehem

B. Jerusalem

C. Nazareth

D. Jericho

Question 15

Which Old Testament prophet foretold that a ruler would come from Bethlehem?

A. Isaiah

B. Jeremiah

C. Micah

D. Ezekiel

Christmas Bible Quiz Answer Key

Question 1 — Bethlehem

Answer: B

Scripture: Luke 2:4–7

Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born.

Question 2 — Mary

Answer: C

Scripture: Luke 1:26–31

Gabriel was sent to Mary and told her that she would give birth to Jesus.

Question 3 — Joseph

Answer: A

Scripture: Matthew 1:18–24

Joseph was Mary's husband and was told in a dream not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife.

Question 4 — Gabriel

Answer: B

Scripture: Luke 1:26–31

Luke identifies the angel sent to Mary as Gabriel.

Question 5 — Because of a Census

Answer: C

Scripture: Luke 2:1–5

Joseph traveled with Mary to Bethlehem because of the census ordered by Caesar Augustus.

Question 6 — In a Manger

Answer: B

Scripture: Luke 2:7

After Jesus was born, Mary wrapped Him in cloths and laid Him in a manger.

Question 7 — Shepherds

Answer: C

Scripture: Luke 2:8–12

Shepherds were watching their flocks at night when an angel appeared to them.

Question 8 — Wrapped in Cloths and Lying in a Manger

Answer: B

Scripture: Luke 2:12

The angel told the shepherds that this would be the sign by which they could recognize the child.

Question 9 — A Star

Answer: C

Scripture: Matthew 2:1–2

The wise men said they had seen His star and had come to worship Him.

Question 10 — Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

Answer: B

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Matthew records these three gifts being presented to Jesus.

Question 11 — Herod

Answer: B

Scripture: Matthew 2:3

King Herod became troubled when the wise men asked about the one born King of the Jews.

Question 12 — Egypt

Answer: A

Scripture: Matthew 2:13–14

Joseph was warned in a dream to take the child and His mother to Egypt.

Question 13 — Simeon and Anna

Answer: B

Scripture: Luke 2:25–38

Both Simeon and Anna encountered Jesus when He was brought to the temple.

Question 14 — Nazareth

Answer: C

Scripture: Matthew 2:23

After returning from Egypt, Joseph and his family settled in Nazareth.

Question 15 — Micah

Answer: C

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Micah foretold that a ruler would come from Bethlehem.

How to Use This Christmas Bible Quiz in Sunday School

A Christmas Bible quiz works especially well in Sunday school because many children already recognize at least part of the Nativity story.

That familiarity gives teachers an opportunity to go deeper.

Instead of only asking children to remember that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, encourage them to find Bethlehem in the biblical text and see why Mary and Joseph traveled there.

Instead of only talking about the shepherds, read Luke's account of the angelic announcement together.

You can also help children distinguish between details recorded in Matthew and details recorded in Luke.

Luke records the journey to Bethlehem, the manger, the shepherds, Simeon, and Anna.

Matthew records events involving the wise men, Herod, the flight to Egypt, and the family's eventual return.

A simple lesson format is to read the biblical passage first, take a quiz, and then return to Scripture for any questions the group missed.

The quiz becomes more than a test.

It becomes a reason to open the Bible again.

Turn the Quiz Into a Christmas Bible Game

A printable Christmas Bible quiz does not have to feel like a worksheet.

Divide the class into two or more teams and read one question at a time.

Give each team a short period to discuss its answer.

After revealing the correct answer, ask a student to find the Scripture reference and read the passage aloud.

You can also create a Scripture challenge.

Give one point for the correct trivia answer and another point if the team can find the supporting passage in the Bible.

Another option is to use five questions before your lesson and repeat those same questions afterward.

Children can immediately see what they learned.

Christmas Bible Quiz for Homeschool Families

The same approach works well for homeschool Bible study.

Instead of covering the entire Christmas story in one sitting, divide it into smaller Scripture lessons.

One day can focus on Gabriel's announcement to Mary in Luke 1.

Another can cover the journey to Bethlehem, Jesus' birth, and the shepherds in Luke 2.

A later lesson can move to Matthew 2 and the wise men.

Finish the unit with the broader Christmas Trivia Quiz.

This helps children connect individual people and events with the larger biblical story rather than memorizing isolated Christmas facts.

An Easy Christmas Bible Quiz for Younger Kids

Younger children do not need a difficult Christmas trivia test to benefit from the activity.

Start with familiar people and events.

Ask about Mary and Joseph.

Ask where Jesus was born.

Ask who heard the angels.

Ask where Jesus was laid.

Ask who followed the star.

Once children become confident with the basic story, introduce questions about Scripture references, prophecy, geography, and the differences between the Gospel accounts.

The Birth and Childhood of Jesus quiz is a good starting point for children who need a straightforward review.

The goal is not to make Christmas Bible trivia unnecessarily difficult.

The goal is to help children remember Scripture and become more confident finding answers in the Bible.

Why Scripture References Matter

Bible trivia is most useful when it leads back to Scripture.

That is especially important with the Christmas story because familiar traditions and biblical details are sometimes blended together.

A Scripture reference gives children, parents, and teachers a simple way to check an answer.

It also changes the meaning of a wrong answer.

Missing a question is not the end of the activity.

It becomes an opportunity to open Matthew, Luke, Isaiah, or Micah and discover where the answer comes from.

The score makes the activity fun.

The Bible provides the answer.

Christmas Bible Quiz Printables for Teachers

Printable quizzes work well when you want everyone in the room participating at the same time.

They can be used in Sunday school classes, homeschool groups, youth groups, church Christmas events, and family gatherings.

FaithBlitz provides printable Bible quiz resources, while teachers and group leaders who print regularly can use FaithBlitz Pro for unlimited printable access and group-focused tools.

You do not need Pro to play FaithBlitz Christmas quizzes online.

Start with the quiz that best fits your lesson and choose the format that works best for your group.

More Christmas Bible Quiz Ideas

The Christmas story gives teachers several natural topics beyond one general Nativity quiz.

Christmas Prophecy

Explore Old Testament passages connected with the coming Messiah.

Micah 5:2 points to Bethlehem.

Isaiah contains important Messianic passages that can lead to deeper discussion with older students.

Luke Chapter 2

Focus entirely on Luke's account.

Questions can cover Caesar Augustus, the census, Bethlehem, the manger, shepherds, angels, Simeon, and Anna.

The Wise Men

Matthew 2 provides a separate Christmas study involving the wise men, the star, Herod, the gifts, Bethlehem, and Egypt.

It works especially well for older children because students can compare the familiar Christmas story with what Matthew actually records.

Birth and Childhood of Jesus

You can also broaden the lesson beyond the night of Jesus' birth and explore events from His early childhood.

Choose Your Christmas Bible Quiz

If you want a broader challenge covering prophecy and the Christmas story, start with the Christmas Trivia Quiz.

For younger children or beginners, try The Birth and Childhood of Jesus.

If your lesson is centered on the Nativity account in Luke, use Luke Chapter 2 — The Birth of Jesus Quiz.

Whichever quiz you choose, encourage children to check the Scripture references afterward.

A Christmas Bible quiz is most valuable when the questions lead back to the story they are testing.

Christmas Bible Quiz FAQ

Is the Christmas Bible quiz suitable for kids?

Yes. FaithBlitz has Christmas and Birth of Jesus quizzes suitable for children, along with broader Christmas trivia for older kids, youth groups, families, and adults.

Does the Christmas Bible quiz include answers?

Yes. The questions in this guide include an answer key with Scripture references so teachers, parents, and children can check each answer directly from the Bible.

What Bible chapters should I read before a Christmas quiz?

Matthew 1–2 and Luke 1–2 contain the primary Gospel accounts surrounding the birth and early childhood of Jesus. Passages such as Micah 5:2 also provide important Old Testament background.

Can I use this Christmas Bible quiz for Sunday school?

Yes. Use it as a lesson opener, review activity, team game, printable worksheet, Scripture challenge, or end-of-class review.

Which Christmas Bible quiz should younger kids start with?

The Birth and Childhood of Jesus quiz is a good starting point for children and beginners. Groups studying Luke's Nativity account can use the Luke Chapter 2 quiz.