Alverton School KS1 Christmas & Easter quiz

Advent is an important part of the Christian calendar. What is it?

• A time to eat chocolate

• A time when Christians prepare for the celebration of Christmas

• A song and dance

• A time to buy all your Christmas presents

What are the 4 books called that tell the stories of Jesus' life and where you can find the Nativity story?

• The Bible

• The Torah

• The Quran

• The Gospels (Good News)

What is the name of the baby, born at Christmas, that Christians believe was the son of God?​ (a)  

• Jesus
• Joseph

What were the names of Jesus' parents?

(a)  

• Mary and Joseph
• John and Mary
• David and Sarah

Mary and Joseph had to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Why?

• For a census (to be counted)

• To see the King

• To stay in a hotel

• To see the angels

Sequence the events of Holy Week (Easter)

• Palm Sunday - the day that Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on a donkey

• Easter Saturday - the day that Jesus was put in the tomb

• Easter Sunday - the day that Jesus rose from the dead (was resurrected)

• Good Friday - the day that Jesus died on the cross

• Maundy Thursday - the day that Jesus and his disciples had the Last Supper

What is the name of the disciple who betrayed Jesus (told the Roman soldiers where he was)?

• Matthew

• Judas

• Peter

• John

Christians believe that Jesus rose from the dead to show them that they will live with God in heaven when they die. What is the name for this belief?​ (a)  

• salvation
• baptism

Christians believe that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday. What is the name for this belief?​ (a)  

• resurrection
• wedding

Which of these things help Christians remember the Easter story and how important it is to them?

• Hot cross buns

• Palm leaves

• Eggs

• Crosses