Exploring the Christian Easter Story

What are the two most important festivals celebrated by Christians?

• Christmas and Easter

• Good Friday and Easter

• Christmas and New Year

• Easter and New Year

Why were the leaders angry with Jesus?

• Because he was rich

• Because he broke the law

• Because he had many followers

• Because he was a king

What is Good Friday remembered for?

• The birth of Jesus

• The crucifixion of Jesus

• The resurrection of Jesus

• The last supper

Who found the empty tomb?

• Mary and Joseph

• The angels

• The disciples

• Mary Magdalene and some friends

What did the angel say to the women at the tomb?

• Jesus is sleeping

• Jesus has left

• Jesus has risen

• Jesus is waiting

Who did Mary Magdalene mistake Jesus for in the garden?

• A gardener

• A soldier

• A priest

• A merchant

What did Jesus ask Mary Magdalene to do after he revealed himself to her?

• To stay with him

• To go home

• To tell his disciples

• To keep it a secret

Did the disciples immediately believe Mary Magdalene's news about Jesus?

• No, they ignored her

• Yes, but they were confused

• No, they were skeptical

• Yes, without doubt

How did Jesus prove to his disciples that he had risen?

• By sending a letter

• By appearing to them

• By performing miracles

• By speaking through Mary

What is the significance of Easter for Christians?

• It marks the beginning of Jesus' life

• It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus

• It is the day Jesus was born

• It commemorates the last supper