Wise Men Bible Quiz Answers
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This Wise Men Bible quiz answer key covers Matthew 2:1–12 and the visit of the Magi to Jesus. These answers are designed to help teachers, Sunday School leaders, and students review the story of the Star of Bethlehem, King Herod, and the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Wise Men Bible Quiz Answers
1. Where was Jesus born?
Correct answer: b. Bethlehem of Judea (Matthew 2:1)
2. How did the wise men know that the King of the Jews was born?
Correct answer: a.They saw a star in the East (Matthew 2:2)
3. Why did the wise men come to see the King of the Jews?
Correct answer: c. To worship him (Matthew 2:2)
4. How many wise men were there?
Correct answer: d. Unknown (The Bible does not state how many wise men there were. Tradition suggests three because of the three gifts.)
5. Where did the wise men stop on their way to see the King of the Jews?
Correct answer: b. Jerusalem (Matthew 2:1)
6. Herod gathered the chief priests and scribes. Which prophet helped the priests and scribes determine where Jesus was to be born?
Correct answer: d. Micah (Micah 5:2)
7. What information did King Herod get out of the wise men?
Correct answer: c. He was able to determine the time of the child’s birth (Matthew 2:7)
8. King Herod sent the wise men to find the find Jesus. What was King Herod’s deception?
Correct answer: c. To worship Him (Matthew 2:8)
9. What gifts did the wise men bring for Jesus? Circle all that apply.
Correct answer: b. Gold (Matthew 2:11), c. Frankincense (Matthew 2:11), d. Myrrh (Matthew 2:11)
10. Why did the wise men return to their own country by another route?
Correct answer: a. They were warned in a dream (Matthew 2:12)