Easter in Spain Quiz

What is the Spanish word for 'Easter'?

• Pascua

• Resurrección

• Cuaresma

• Semana Santa

What is the Spanish term for Lent?

• el Domingo de Ramos

• la Cuaresma

• el Viernes Santo

• la Resurrección

What is the first day of Holy Week called in Spanish?

• el Domingo de Resurrección

• el Lunes de Pascua

• el Domingo de Ramos

• el Jueves Santo

Who are the people that carry the floats during the processions?

• los nazarenos

• los penitentes

• los costaleros

• los capataces

What is the role of 'el capataz' during the processions?

• To carry the float

• To play music

• To guide the float

• To sing la saeta

What is a 'saeta'?

• A traditional Easter food

• A special Easter song

• A type of robe

• A type of float

What is traditionally not eaten on Good Friday in Spain?

• Bread

• Meat

• Vegetables

• Fish

What is 'la mona de Pascua'?

• A traditional Easter cake

• A type of robe

• A type of Easter song

• A type of float

What is 'el hornazo' traditionally filled with?

• Chocolate

• Meat and eggs

• Fruits

• Vegetables

What happens to church bells on Holy Thursday in Spain?

• They ring loudly

• They are tied and remain silent

• They are removed

• They are decorated