3. The Birth of Jesus

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1. The Census of Augustus

The Roman Emperor Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the empire, which meant that everyone had to return to their place of origin to register. Joseph had to go with Mary from Nazareth to Bethlehem, which was his city, as he was a descendant of King David. While they were in Bethlehem, the hour of delivery came for Mary. Jesus was born, and she placed him in a manger, since there was no room for them in the stable.

A.- Answer the questions:

1. The emperor's name was Julius Caesar - Herod - Augustus
2. His city was Nazareth - Bethlehem - Jerusalem
3. Mary and Joseph moved to Bethlehem - Nazareth - Jerusalem
4. Joseph was a descendant of King Saul - Solomon - David
5. In the stable there were domestic animals - tigers - lions
6. Mary gave birth to a boy - a girl - twins
7. The time of delivery came for Elizabeth - Mary - Judith
8. They named him Jesus - John - Peter
9. They put him in a mine - manger - cradle
10. Mary was very asleep - sad - happy
11. Joseph was watching - thinking - sleeping
12. Which humble place did the Son of God choose to be born: stable - house - inn