Historical Figures
Famous Events
Mediterranean Sea
How History is Made
Mythological Creatures
100
I am the most famous Roman ruler.
I was assassinated in Rome March 15, 44 BC by conspirators, including some I thought were friends
Who is the Julius Caesar
(100 BC - 44 BC)
100
A heavenly sign of prophecy fulfilled long ago. The shinning hope of mankind.
What is a Star
100
These were the gifts that the wise men presented to Christ. (Matthew 2:11)
What is Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
100
This was Josephs profession. (Matthew 13:55)
What is a Carpenter
100
Raise your hand when you find this scripture:
Matthew 2:11
And when they were come into the house, [the wise men] saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
200
I am a legendary Chinese warrior from Chinese history-- I am known for being a woman who dressed as a man and went to war in place of my father, rising to the rank of general.
Who is Hua Mulan
200
The first color of Christmas symbolizing the Saviors sacrifice for all.
What is Red
200
This angel told Mary of her upcoming birth. (Luke 1:26-27)
Who is Gabriel
200
This is the sign the angels told the shepherds about how they would know that they had found the Christ child. (Luke 2:12)
What is wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.
200
Raise your hand when you find this scripture:
Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
300
I am a very famous Greek philosopher. I taught Plato, and am the father of the 'Socratic Method', which would lead to my execution by Hemlock poison.
Who is Socrates
300
The second color of Christmas shows everlasting life. The needles point heavenward.
What is Green / Evergreen Fir Tree
300
This is what the shepherds did after they saw the newborn child. (Luke 2:17)
What is Told everyone what they had seen.
300
This is why the wise men did not return to Herod. (Matthew 2:12)
What is an angel told them not to go back.
300
Raise your hand when you find:
Luke 2:7 (the inn)
...and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
400
I am an Egyptian queen, I made friends with Julius Caesar to take back the throne from my brother. It was believed I let an asp snake bite my breast rather than let the Romans kill me.
Who is Cleopatra
400
Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold -- signifying that all are precious in the eyes of the Lord.
What is The Bell
400
A special type of perfum
What is Myrrh
400
These joined the angels after they had announced Christ's birth to the shepherds. (Luke 2:13)
What is multitude of Heavenly Hosts
400
Raise your hand when you find
Matthew 2:9
9 After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was.
500
Legend says we were twin brothers who would become the founders of Rome; we were raised by a she-wolf.
Who are Romulus and Remus
500
A symbol of never ending eternal nature of love - having no beginning and no end.
What is The Wreath
500
This is what Joseph wanted to do when he found out that Mary was pregnant. (Matthew 1:19)
What is "put her away privily" - Divorce
500
This great prophet of the Old Testament prophesied of Christ's birth.
Who is Isaiah
500
Raise your hand when you find:
Luke 2:1-5
The Birth of Jesus
1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.
2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)
3 And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.
5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.