Easter (Gate 2021)

What is Easter Friday called?

• Bad Friday

• Good Friday

• Black Friday

• Green Friday

Easter probably got its name from Eostre. Who or what was Eostre?

• a pre-Christian goddess

• a town in the south of France

• the cave where Jesus was put after his death

• a rabbit that belonged to King Arthur

Easter Island is famous for its giant stone heads. Which country does the island belong to?

• Mexico

• Peru

• Chile

• Argentina

On Easter Monday, children in America are invited to roll eggs at a famous place. Which place?

• The Statue of Liberty

• Central Park

• The White House

• Hollywood Boulevard

In the UK, the Queen gives out special coins at Easter. What are they called?

• Candy coins

• Faundy funds

• Saundy silver

• Maundy money

What is the 40-day period before Easter called?

• Lent

• Bent

• Tent

• Dent

There is a Jewish festival that often takes place around the same time as Easter. What is it called?

• Jumpunder

• Passover

• Runthrough

• Purim

At Easter in England, you may see traditional folk dancers. What are they called?

• Boris dancers

• Norris dancers

• Morris dancers

• Doris dancers

The UK’s first chocolate Easter egg was produced in which year?

• 1673

• 1773

• 1873

• 1973

Although Australia celebrates the Easter bunny, many Australians prefer a different, native animal. What is it called?

• bilby

• trilby

• wilby

• jilby