Easter Quiz - World Book Student
What do you know about Easter? Test yourself on World Book's Easter Quiz!
- 1.
Easter celebrates the:
- A.
Birth of Jesus Christ
- B.
Death of Jesus Christ
- C.
Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Correct Answer
C. Resurrection of Jesus ChristExplanation
Christians believe Jesus's Resurrection means they, too, can receive new life after death. Easter celebrates this belief.Rate this question:
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- 2.
When is Easter observed?
- A.
The last Sunday of March
- B.
Second Sunday after the half moon at the start of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere
- C.
Sunday after the first full moon following the first day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere
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C. Sunday after the first full moon following the first day of Spring in the Northern HemisphereExplanation
Easter can occur on any Sunday between March 22 and 25 April.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What season is Easter closely associated with because is symbolises new life?
- A.
Spring
- B.
Autumn
- C.
Summer
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A. SpringExplanation
The new plant life that appears in spring symbolises the new life Christians gain because of Jesus's Crucifixion and Resurrection.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Lent is a period of about _____ days before Easter Sunday, in which Christians prepare for Easter.
- A.
5
- B.
25
- C.
40
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C. 40Explanation
Lent is considered a time for penance - a time to show sorrow for sins and to seek forgiveness.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What does Good Friday observe?
- A.
The death of Jesus Christ.
- B.
The last supper.
- C.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Correct Answer
A. The death of Jesus Christ.Explanation
On Good Friday, churches hold mourning services and some hold processions in which statutes of a dying Jesus are carried.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What does the egg symbolise?
- A.
Jesus Christ.
- B.
Family.
- C.
New life.
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C. New life.Explanation
Eggs have been a symbol of spring since ancient times. The egg symbolises relationship between Easter and renewal of life.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following is not considered a custom of Easter?
- A.
Exchanging Easter eggs.
- B.
Lighting a bonfire.
- C.
Wearing new clothes.
Correct Answer
B. Lighting a bonfire.Explanation
Exchanging chocolate Easter eggs is a common practice during Easter. In many countries, children hunt for Easter eggs hidden around the home. The custom among some Christians to wear new clothes may have originated from the old practice of having newly baptized Christians wear new white clothes for the Easter celebration.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What day celebrates the story of Jesus's triumphal arrival into Jerusalem?
- A.
Palm Sunday
- B.
Maundy Thursday
- C.
Holy Saturday
Correct Answer
A. Palm SundayExplanation
Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week. It celebrates the story of Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where people spread palm branches and clothing before him.Rate this question:
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