Christian Festivals and Celebrations: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What is Christmas all about for Christians?

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The birth of Jesus

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The resurrection of Jesus

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The coming of the Holy Spirit

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The death of Jesus

Question 2

What happens on Pentecost?

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The coming of the Holy Spirit

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The birth of Jesus

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The resurrection of Jesus

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The death of Jesus

Question 3

Which of these is a symbol of Christianity?

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A cross

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A crescent moon

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A Star of David

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A yin-yang symbol

Question 4

What do Christians put on their Christmas trees?

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Christmas lights

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Easter eggs

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Pentecost candles

Question 5

What happened to Jesus on Easter Sunday?

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He rose from the dead

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He was crucified

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He went to heaven

Question 6

When Christians celebrate Pentecost, what do they remember?

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The coming of the Holy Spirit

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The birth of Jesus

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The resurrection of Jesus

Question 7

Why is Easter important to Christians?

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It is the day Jesus rose from the dead

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It is the day Jesus was born

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It is the day Jesus went to heaven

Question 8

What is the main message of the Christmas story?

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Birth and hope

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Love and forgiveness

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Life and death

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a traditional Christmas carol?

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Happy Birthday

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Silent Night

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Jingle Bells

Question 10

What does the word 'Easter' mean?

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New life

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Spring

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Victory

Question 11

Which of these is a Christian festival?

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Christmas

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Diwali

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Hanukkah

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Chinese New Year

Question 12

What is the most important event celebrated during Easter?

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The resurrection of Jesus

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The birth of Jesus

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The baptism of Jesus

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The death of Jesus

Question 13

What is the name of the period of time leading up to Easter?

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Lent

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Advent

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Epiphany

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Ascension

Question 14

What is a traditional food eaten during Christmas in the UK?

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Turkey

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Challah

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Baklava

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Latkes

Question 15

Which Christian festival celebrates the resurrection of Jesus?

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Easter

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Christmas

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Pentecost

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Epiphany

Question 16

Which Christian festival is also known as the 'Feast of Weeks'?

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Pentecost

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Christmas

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Easter

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Epiphany

Question 17

Which Christian festival celebrates the birth of Jesus?

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Christmas

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Easter

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Pentecost

Question 18

Why do Christians celebrate Easter?

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To celebrate the resurrection of Jesus

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To remember the death of Jesus

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To mark the start of spring

Question 19

Which Christian festival is associated with the giving of gifts?

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Christmas

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Easter

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Pentecost

Question 20

Why is Christmas a special day for Christians?

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Because Jesus was born on this day.

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Because we receive gifts on this day.

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Because we share a special meal on this day.

Question 21

Which Christian festival celebrates Jesus' birthday?

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Christmas

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Easter

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Pentecost

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All Saints' Day

Question 22

Which Christian festival celebrates the birth of Jesus?

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Christmas

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Easter

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Pentecost

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Halloween

Question 23

In which season do Christians celebrate Christmas?

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 24

What is the most common symbol of Christmas?

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A Christmas tree

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A menorah

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A star and crescent

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A dreidel

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a way that Christians celebrate Easter?

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Giving gifts

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Attending church services

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Eating hot cross buns

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Decorating eggs

Question 26

What is the significance of Pentecost for Christians?

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It marks the coming of the Holy Spirit.

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It celebrates the birth of Jesus.

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It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus.

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It remembers the death of Jesus.

Question 27

What is the central message of the Christian festival of Easter?

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That Jesus is alive

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That God is love

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That we should love our neighbor

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That we should always forgive others

Question 28

Which Christian festival is celebrated to mark the birth of Jesus?

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Christmas

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Easter

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Pentecost

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Hanukkah

Question 29

Which special day is known for the birth of Jesus?

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Christmas

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Easter

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Pentecost

Question 30

When do people celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit?

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Pentecost

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Christmas

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Easter

Question 31

What do people believe the Holy Spirit does?

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Guides and comforts us

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Forgives our sins

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Punishes bad people

Question 32

What festival celebrates the birth of Jesus?

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Christmas

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Easter

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Pentecost

Question 33

Which festival celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit?

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Pentecost

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Christmas

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Easter

Question 34

What do Christians believe happens on Easter?

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Jesus rises from the dead.

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Jesus is born.

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Jesus dies on the cross.

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Jesus returns to heaven.

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a Christian festival?

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Diwali

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Christmas

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Easter

Question 36

Why do Christians celebrate Pentecost?

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To celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit.

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To remember Jesus' birth.

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To mark the start of Lent.

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a Christian festival?

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Halloween

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Christmas

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Easter

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Pentecost

Question 38

Why do Christians celebrate Christmas?

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To mark the birth of Jesus

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To remember the crucifixion

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To celebrate the resurrection

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To honour the Holy Spirit

Question 39

Which of these is a symbol of Pentecost?

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A dove

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A cross

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A star

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A lamb

Question 40

Which Christian festival is associated with the crucifixion of Jesus?

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Easter

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Christmas

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Pentecost

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All Saints' Day

Question 41

Which Christian festival celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit?

Accepted Answer

Pentecost

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Christmas

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Easter

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Epiphany

Question 42

Which Christian festival is celebrated to remember the day Jesus was born?

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Christmas

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Thanksgiving

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Halloween

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Easter

Question 43

What is the symbol of Easter that represents new life?

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Egg

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Bunny

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Candle

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Star

Question 44

Which Christian festival celebrates when the Holy Spirit came to Jesus' followers?

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Pentecost

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Easter

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Ascension

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Christmas

Question 45

What do Christians believe is the reason for Lent?

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To prepare for Easter

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To celebrate Christmas

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To ask for forgiveness

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To remember the Last Supper

Question 46

Which Christian festival commemorates when Jesus came back to life?

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Easter

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Christmas

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Epiphany

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Pentecost

Question 47

Which Christian festival celebrates when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the river Jordan?

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Baptism of the Lord

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Ascension

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Epiphany

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All Saints' Day

Question 48

What is the name of the time leading up to Easter when Christians often fast and give things up?

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Lent

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Epiphany

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Advent

Question 49

Which Christian festival celebrates when the Holy Spirit came to the disciples?

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Pentecost

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Christmas

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Easter

Question 50

Why do Christians celebrate Christmas?

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To celebrate the birth of Jesus

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To remember the crucifixion of Jesus

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To prepare for Easter

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To ask for forgiveness