Easter & Lent Quiz

What is Lent traditionally known as in the Christian calendar?

• A time of fasting and prayer

• A celebration of the resurrection of Jesus

• A period of feasting and joy

• The beginning of the church year

How long does Lent last?

• 20 days

• 40 days

• 60 days

• 80 days

What event does Easter celebrate in Christianity?

• The birth of Jesus Christ

• The resurrection of Jesus Christ

• The baptism of Jesus Christ

• The last supper of Jesus Christ

Which day marks the beginning of Lent?

• Easter Sunday

• Good Friday

• Ash Wednesday

• Palm Sunday

What do many Christians give up during Lent as a form of sacrifice?

• Money

• Luxuries

• Sleep

• Exercise

What is the significance of Ash Wednesday?

• It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.

• It marks the beginning of Lent with the distribution of ashes.

• It is the last day of Lent.

• It commemorates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.

What is traditionally not eaten on Fridays during Lent by many Christians?

• Vegetables

• Meat

• Bread

• Fruit

What event does Palm Sunday commemorate?

• The resurrection of Jesus

• The last supper of Jesus

• The crucifixion of Jesus

• The entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

What is the Holy Week?

• The week before Lent begins

• The first week of Lent

• The last week of Lent leading up to Easter

• The week after Easter

On which day is the Last Supper thought to have occurred?

• Good Friday

• Holy Thursday

• Easter Sunday

• Ash Wednesday