Easter Quiz

What is the origin of the name 'Easter' in English?

• From the Hebrew word for spring

• From the Greek word for resurrection

• From Old Germanic roots meaning 'east'

• From Latin Pascha

Who linked the name 'Easter' to the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre?

• Grimm

• Martin Luther

• William Tyndale

• Bede

What does Easter commemorate in Christianity?

• The Last Supper

• The ascension of Jesus

• The resurrection of Jesus Christ

• The birth of Jesus Christ

Which festival does Easter have historical connections with?

• Hanukkah

• Passover

• Diwali

• Ramadan

What does the term 'Auferstehung' mean in German?

• Spring

• Passover

• Celebration

• Resurrection

When did early Christians begin observing Easter?

• 17th century AD

• 1st century AD

• 4th century AD

• 8th century AD

What is one of the key symbols of Easter?

• The menorah

• The cross

• The Easter egg

• The Christmas tree

What does the holiday of Easter signify in Christian belief?

• Humanity's salvation through Christ’s sacrifice

• The end of the world

• The beginning of spring

• The creation of the world

Which Bible translation first used the word 'Easter' to describe Passover events?

• The King James Bible

• The Revised Standard Version

• The New International Version

• The American Standard Version

What is the significance of the resurrection in Easter?

• It represents the defeat of death

• It celebrates the birth of Jesus

• It marks the beginning of Lent

• It honors the apostles