WorksheetsEaster and Lent Quiz kids 5
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the significance of Easter in the Christian calendar?
a)
It celebrates the birth of Jesus
b)
It marks the resurrection of Jesus
c)
It is a harvest festival
d)
It commemorates the Last Supper
2.
How long does Lent last?
a)
30 days
b)
40 days
c)
50 days
d)
60 days
3.
What day marks the beginning of Lent?
a)
Pancake Day
b)
Easter Sunday
c)
Ash Wednesday
d)
Good Friday
4.
Why do people eat pancakes on Pancake Day?
a)
To celebrate Easter
b)
To use up eggs and milk before Lent
c)
Because they are a traditional food
d)
To mark the beginning of spring
5.
What is traditionally eaten on Good Friday?
a)
Chocolate eggs
b)
Hot cross buns
c)
Pancakes
d)
Easter eggs
6.
What does the word 'Easter' originate from?
a)
A Christian saint
b)
A spring goddess
c)
An ancient festival
d)
A type of flower
7.
What is the date range for Easter Sunday?
a)
22nd March to 25th April
b)
1st April to 30th April
c)
15th March to 15th April
d)
1st March to 31st March
8.
What do Easter eggs symbolise?
a)
Winter and cold
b)
New life and spring
c)
Chocolate and sweets
d)
Tradition and culture
9.
What do children often do with Easter eggs?
a)
Hide them in the garden
b)
Eat them all at once
c)
Decorate them with paint
d)
Give them to their friends
10.
What is an Easter bonnet?
a)
A type of cake
b)
A decorated hat
c)
A special church service
d)
A kind of flower
11.
Why is Easter considered more important than Christmas in the church?
a)
Because it celebrates Jesus's birth
b)
Because it commemorates Jesus's resurrection
c)
Because it marks the start of spring
d)
Because it involves chocolate eggs
12.
What is the purpose of Lent in the Christian tradition?
a)
To eat more chocolate
b)
A time of preparation and reflection before Easter
c)
To celebrate spring
d)
To decorate Easter bonnets
13.
How are the dates of Easter determined?
a)
It's always on the same date each year
b)
It's the first Sunday after the first full moon following the first day of spring
c)
It's chosen by church leaders
d)
It depends on the lunar calendar
14.
Why did people traditionally make pancakes before Lent?
a)
Because pancakes are delicious
b)
To use up eggs and milk before giving them up
c)
As a religious ceremony
d)
To celebrate the start of spring
15.
What is the significance of eggs during Easter?
a)
They are just a fun treat
b)
They symbolise spring and new life
c)
They are only used for decoration
d)
They represent the church's teachings
16.
When did the tradition of giving chocolate Easter eggs begin?
a)
In ancient times
b)
During the Middle Ages
c)
In the early 19th century in Europe
d)
In the 20th century
17.
What is the origin of the word 'Easter'?
a)
It comes from a Christian term
b)
It means 'resurrection'
c)
It comes from Iostra, the goddess of spring
d)
It is a Latin word
18.
What do Christians commemorate on Good Friday?
a)
Jesus's birth
b)
Jesus's resurrection
c)
The crucifixion of Jesus
d)
The start of spring
19.
What is a traditional food eaten during Easter in Britain?
a)
Roast beef
b)
Hot cross buns
c)
Pancakes
d)
Chocolate eggs
20.
What do children often do on Easter Sunday?
a)
Go to church
b)
Hunt for hidden eggs
c)
Sing Easter songs
d)
Decorate Easter bonnets
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