Easter Quiz: Test Your Knowledge About This Festive Holiday

Whether you’re familiar with its religious significance or love the fun activities like egg hunts and chocolate bunnies, this Easter quiz will test your knowledge of Easter’s history, customs, and trivia. Easter is a time of joy, celebration, and traditions that have been passed down for generations. Let’s hop into it and see how much you know!

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Quiz: Easter

Questions 

1. What does Easter celebrate in Christianity?

a. The birth of Jesus

b. The resurrection of Jesus

c. The Last Supper

d. The Ascension of Jesus

2. What is the most popular flower associated with Easter?

a. Rose

b. Lily

c. Tulip

d. Daffodil

3. Which day marks the start of Holy Week leading up to Easter?

a. Good Friday

b. Easter Monday

c. Maundy Thursday

d. Palm Sunday

4. What do children traditionally hunt for on Easter?

a. Toys

b. Flowers

c. Eggs

d. Candy canes

5. Which animal is often used as a symbol of Easter?

a. Lamb

b. Rabbit

c. Dove

d. Chicken

6. What is the term for the 40-day period of fasting and reflection before Easter?

a. Advent

b. Pentecost

c. Lent

d. Epiphany

7. What is the name of the meal Jesus shared with his disciples before his crucifixion?

a. The Great Feast

b. The Last Supper

c. The Resurrection Banquet

d. The Holy Supper

8. Which country is credited with starting the tradition of the Easter Bunny?

a. England

b. Italy

c. France

d. Germany

9. What type of candy is most associated with Easter?

a. Chocolate eggs

b. Peppermint sticks

c. Jelly beans

d. Candy canes

10. What is the traditional meat often served for Easter dinner?

a. Turkey

b. Pork

c. Lamb

d. Beef

11. What is the name of the feast celebrated 50 days after Easter?

a. Pentecost

b. Ascension Day

c. Epiphany

d. Trinity Sunday

12. What day of the week commemorates Jesus’ crucifixion?

a. Thursday

b. Friday

c. Saturday

d. Sunday

13. In which season does Easter usually occur?

a. Winter

b. Summer

c. Spring

d. Autumn

14. Which country started the tradition of egg rolling, now popular in the United States?

a. Germany

b. France

c. Scotland

d. England

15. What is the name of the Jewish festival that often coincides with Easter?

a. Hanukkah

b. Rosh Hashanah

c. Purim

d. Passover

16. What colour is commonly associated with Easter and represents purity?

a. Yellow

b. Blue

c. Silver

d. White

17. What is the name of the service held at sunrise on Easter Sunday?

a. Morning Prayer

b. Sunrise Mass

c. Resurrection Service

d. Sunrise Service

18. What type of bread is traditionally eaten during Easter in many Christian cultures?

a. Sourdough

b. Hot cross buns

c. Flatbread

d. Cornbread

19. Which country consumes the most chocolate eggs during Easter?

a. United States

b. United Kingdom

c. Australia

d. Switzerland

20. What do the palms symbolise on Palm Sunday?

a. Wealth

b. Peace and victory

c. Power

d. Unity

Answers

1.b. The resurrection of Jesus

2.b. Lily

3.d. Palm Sunday

4.c. Eggs

5.b. Rabbit

6.c. Lent

7.b. The Last Supper

8.d. Germany

9.a. Chocolate eggs

10.c. Lamb

11.a. Pentecost

12.b. Friday

13.c. Spring

14.d. England

15.d. Passover

16.d. White

17.d. Sunrise Service

18.b. Hot cross buns

19.c. Australia

20.b. Peace and victory

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