Easter and Lent Quiz

What is the significance of Easter in the Christian calendar?

• It celebrates the birth of Jesus
• It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus
• It marks the beginning of Lent
• It is a harvest festival

How long does Lent last?

• 20 days
• 30 days
• 40 days
• 50 days

What traditional food do people eat on Pancake Day?

• Waffles
• Pancakes
• Crepes
• Doughnuts

What is the meaning of Easter eggs in the context of Easter?

• They represent winter
• They symbolise new life and spring
• They are a type of dessert
• They are used for decoration

What is the origin of the word 'Easter'?

• It comes from a Latin word
• It is named after a spring goddess
• It means 'celebration' in Greek
• It refers to a type of egg

What do children often do on Easter Sunday?

• Go to school
• Look for hidden Easter eggs
• Attend a concert
• Make pancakes

What do people often decorate for Easter?

• Christmas trees
• Easter bonnets
• Halloween pumpkins
• Birthday cakes

Why is Easter considered more important than Christmas in the church?

• Because it celebrates Jesus's birth
• Because it commemorates Jesus's resurrection
• Because it involves more decorations
• Because it is a longer holiday

What is the significance of the 40-day period before Easter?

• Summer holiday
• Lent, a time of reflection and preparation
• Christmas preparation
• School break

Why did people traditionally make pancakes just before Lent?

• To use up eggs and milk before fasting
• Because they liked pancakes
• To celebrate a new season
• To entertain children