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Epiphany Quiz

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  • What animal are the Magi traditionally shown riding on?
    Camels
  • Who painted the late 15th century altarpiece "The Adoration of the Magi?"
    Leonardo da Vinci
  • What is the origin and meaning of the word "epiphany?"
    From the Greek " epiphaneia." meaning, "to show forth"
  • Whose poem, "The Journey of the Magi" begins, "A cold coming we had of it..."
    T. S. Elliot
  • How many Magi (Wise Men) visited Jesus in Bethlehem?
    The Bible doesn't say
  • The Magi's visit appears in the Gospel according to whom?
    Matthew
  • What are the three traditional names assigned to the Magi?
    Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar
  • What is gold?
    a precious yellow metal, highly malleable and ductile
  • Which king of Israel wanted to kill the baby who would grow to become the Messiah?
    King Herod
  • Who wrote the text of the Epiphany carol, "We Three Kings of Orient Are?"
    John Henry Hopkins Jr.
  • What is myrrh?
    Dried African tree sap used anciently in embalming ointments and burned at funerals
  • What is frankincense?
    An aromatic gum resin, burned as incense in religious or ceremonial practices
  • About how old was Jesus when the Magi came to see him?
    2 years old
  • What did the Magi follow?
    The star
  • What is Galette des Rois?
    A kind of Three Kings Cake