Fun Easter Quiz: Learn Some New Facts

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Easter, also known as Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Who doesn't love Easter? The season brings happiness and joy to everyone's life. This is a fun fact quiz about Easter. We bet you do not know the answers to all these questions. All the best!

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1.

How did Jesus travel into Jerusalem?
- A.
  
  On foot
- B.
  
  By donkey
- C.
  
  By camel
- D.
  
  By boat
2.

Who denied Jesus in the Easter story?
- A.
  
  Barabus
- B.
  
  Peter
- C.
  
  Judas
- D.
  
  Thomas
- E.
  
  Herod
3.

According to the Bible which animal was sacrificed at Passover?
- A.
  
  Pig
- B.
  
  Cow
- C.
  
  Sheep
- D.
  
  Lamb
- E.
  
  Donkey
4.

How many times did Jesus say the cock would crow?
- A.
  
  Once
- B.
  
  Twice
- C.
  
  Three times
- D.
  
  Four times
- E.
  
  Five times
5.

How many times was Jesus denied in the story?
- A.
  
  Once
- B.
  
  Twice
- C.
  
  Three times
- D.
  
  Four times
- E.
  
  Five times
6.

When did darkness come accross the land?
- A.
  
  The 3rd hour
- B.
  
  The 6th hour
- C.
  
  The 9th hour
- D.
  
  The 12th hour
7.

On the cross Jesus called out "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?", what does it mean?
- A.
  
  Elijah, Elijah, why am I called Jesus?
- B.
  
  My God, my God, please can you help me?
- C.
  
  Eloi, Eloi, Is it almost the Sabbath?
- D.
  
  My God, my God, am I King of the Jews?
- E.
  
  My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
8.

Who took Jesus' body down from the cross?
- A.
  
  Joseph of Arimathea
- B.
  
  Simon of Cyrene
- C.
  
  Mary Magdalene
- D.
  
  Simon Peter
- E.
  
  Judas Iscariot
9.

Which disciple did Jesus catch sleeping in the Garden of Gethsemane?
- A.
  
  Andrew
- B.
  
  Judas Iscariot
- C.
  
  Simon Peter
- D.
  
  Peter
- E.
  
  James
10.

What date is Easter Sunday this year (2010)?
- A.
  
  28th March
- B.
  
  4th April
- C.
  
  10th April
- D.
  
  11th April
- E.
  
  14th April
11.

When does Holy Week start?
- A.
  
  Easter Sunday
- B.
  
  Shrove Tuesday
- C.
  
  Ash Wednesday
- D.
  
  Good Friday
- E.
  
  Palm Sunday
12.

What date did Good Friday fall on in the year 2000?
- A.
  
  18th April
- B.
  
  19th April
- C.
  
  20th April
- D.
  
  21st April
- E.
  
  22nd April
13.

What is traditionally eaten on Good Friday?
- A.
  
  Beef
- B.
  
  Pizza
- C.
  
  Fish
- D.
  
  Eggs
- E.
  
  Bread
14.

How long does the period of Lent last?
- A.
  
  7 days
- B.
  
  12 days
- C.
  
  3 score years and 10
- D.
  
  1 month
- E.
  
  40 days
15.

How is the date of Easter Sunday calculated?
- A.
  
  The 1st Sunday following the full Moon after 21 March. .
- B.
  
  The 3rd Sunday following the 2nd full Moon.
- C.
  
  The 1st Sunday after 1st April.
- D.
  
  The Sunday which falls on the highest tide of the year.
- E.
  
  The 4th Sunday after the spring equinox.
16.

What is the earliest possible date of Ash Wednesday?
- A.
  
  1st February
- B.
  
  4th February
- C.
  
  8th February
- D.
  
  1st March
- E.
  
  4th March
17.

How many marzipan balls traditionally decorate a Simnel Cake
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  40
- D.
  
  11
- E.
  
  12
18.

Where does the Pope normally celebrate Easter Mass?
- A.
  
  St Marks Square
- B.
  
  St Peters Basilica
- C.
  
  Westminster Abbey
- D.
  
  Red Square
- E.
  
  Lourdes
19.

What is the French word for 'Easter'?
- A.
  
  Pascha
- B.
  
  Pasqua
- C.
  
  Pasha
- D.
  
  Pascua
- E.
  
  Paques
20.

Who ordered 450 eggs to be gold-leafed and coloured for Easter gifts in 1290?
- A.
  
  King Edward I
- B.
  
  King Edward II
- C.
  
  King Henry I
- D.
  
  William The Conqueror
- E.
  
  King Richard I