The Birth of Jesus Christ

14 Grade 4 Religious Education (CRE) questions on The Birth of Jesus Christ, with worked marking schemes. 14 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   4 marks

   Read the passage: 'That night the shepherds were watching their sheep when angels appeared and told them good news.' (a) State the good news the angels brought. (b) Explain what the shepherds did after hearing the news.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) 2 marks: the good news was that a Saviour, Christ the Lord (Jesus), had been born in Bethlehem. (b) 2 marks: they hurried/went to Bethlehem to see the baby Jesus in the manger, and afterwards they praised God and told others what they had seen and heard.

2. Question 2

   1 mark

   The wise men from the East followed a special sign to find baby Jesus. This sign was a:

   A. Star

   B. Rainbow

   C. Cloud

   D. Fire

   (1 mark)

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   The wise men visited baby Jesus.

   (a) State what guided the wise men to Jesus.

   (b) Name the three gifts they brought to Jesus.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) 1 mark: a star. (b) 3 marks, 1 each: gold, frankincense and myrrh.

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   The name 'Jesus' given by the angel means that He would:

   A. Live in a palace

   B. Become a rich trader

   C. Rule as an earthly king

   D. Save people from their sins

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Joseph and Mary travelled to Bethlehem because of a:

   A. Football match

   B. Census/counting of people

   C. Market day

   D. Wedding

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   The angel who told Mary that she would give birth to Jesus was called:

   A. Peter

   B. Michael

   C. Raphael

   D. Gabriel

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   When Jesus was born, He was laid in a:

   A. Manger

   B. Golden bed

   C. Basket of reeds

   D. Wooden boat

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8. Question 8

   3 marks

   The birth of Jesus was announced by an angel.

   (a) Name the angel who visited Mary.

   (b) State the town where Jesus was born.

   (c) State where baby Jesus was laid after His birth.

   (3 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) 1 mark: Gabriel. (b) 1 mark: Bethlehem. (c) 1 mark: in a manger.

9. Question 9

   5 marks

   The birth of Jesus teaches Christians important lessons.

   (a) State two lessons Christians learn from the birth of Jesus.

   (b) Give one way Christians in Kenya celebrate the birth of Jesus.

   (5 marks)

   Marking scheme

   (a) Two lessons, 2 marks each (max 4): humility (Jesus born in a lowly manger), obedience to God (Mary and Joseph obeyed), God keeps His promises, God loves all people (shepherds and wise men). Accept any two. (b) 1 mark: through Christmas celebrations - church services, singing carols, sharing meals and gifts, giving to the needy.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    The mother of Jesus was called Mary and her husband was:

    A. Simon

    B. John

    C. Joseph

    D. Zechariah

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    The first people to be told about the birth of Jesus by angels were the:

    A. Priests

    B. Shepherds

    C. Soldiers

    D. Wise men

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    The wise men brought Jesus three gifts. These were gold, frankincense and:

    A. Silver

    B. Bread

    C. Water

    D. Myrrh

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    King Herod wanted to harm baby Jesus, so an angel told Joseph to take the family to:

    A. Galilee

    B. Bethlehem

    C. Rome

    D. Egypt

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Jesus Christ was born in the town of:

    A. Bethlehem

    B. Jerusalem

    C. Nazareth

    D. Egypt

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