Jesus' Early Life

Question 1

What was Jesus’ surname?

Answer 1

Of Nazareth

Question 2

What was Jesus’ country of birth?

Answer 2

Palestine

Question 3

What was Jesus’ job?

Answer 3

Carpenter

Question 4

How old was Jesus when he died?

Answer 4

33

Question 5

How big was the temple?

Answer 5

35 acres

Question 6

How many gates did the temple have?

Answer 6

8

Question 7

What are the 613 mitzvots?

Answer 7

The Jewish law of how to live your life.

Question 8

Who were Pharisees?

Answer 8

Men who were in charge of making sure that Jews kept the laws.

Question 9

Who is the Messiah?

Answer 9

The person God promised he would send to Jews-a leader regarded as a saviour of all humans.

Question 10

What are the two Gospels we compared on their Annunciation story?

Answer 10

Matthew and Luke

Question 11

What is Mary’s poem of praise to God called?

Answer 11

The Magnificat

Question 12

What is Mary also known as?

Answer 12

The Immaculate Conception, the Mother of God, a Model of faith

Question 13

What does gold represent?

Answer 13

Kingship

Question 14

Why was Frankincense burned in religious services?

Answer 14

To give off aromatic smoke

Question 15

What was myrrh used for?

Answer 15

To embalm dead bodies

Question 16

What stood outside a Jewish house?

Answer 16

A mezuzah-a small box with the Sheba prayer written on it.

Question 17

What was the floor of a Jewish house made from?

Answer 17

Bare earth

Question 18

When did Jesus leave school?

Answer 18

At 13

Question 19

What are the names of Jesus’ 12 disciples?

Answer 19

Peter, Simon, Andrew, Matthew, James, James, Nathaniel, Philip, Judas, Jude, Thomas, John

Question 20

How long were Jesus’ parents looking for him when he disappeared?

Answer 20

3 days

Question 21

Does Matthew tell us about Joseph’s dream?

Answer 21

No

Question 22

Does Luke talk about the shepherds?

Answer 22

Yes

Question 23

Does Luke mention king Herod?

Answer 23

No