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Christian Festivals

Question 1 of 20

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When is Advent?

Select one of the following:

  • Some time between May and June

  • The second day of Holy Week

  • The month before Christmas

  • First thing in the morning

Explanation

Question 2 of 20

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What is the central candle in the Advent wreath known as?

Select one of the following:

  • The 'Christ candle'

  • The white candle

  • The 'Peace candle'

  • The final candle

Explanation

Question 3 of 20

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In which Old Testament book do we hear clear prophesies of the Messiah arriving as a baby, born in Bethlehem?

Select one of the following:

  • The Book of Bethlehem

  • Isaiah

  • Genesis

  • Deuteronomy

Explanation

Question 4 of 20

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Why are candles lit in an advent wreath?

Select one of the following:

  • Because it's dark at that time of year

  • Because it's cold at that time of year and candles make you warm

  • To show that Jesus brings warmth

  • To show that Jesus is the 'Light of the World'

Explanation

Question 5 of 20

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In what TWO ways did Jesus come to earth in a humble way?

Select one of the following:

  • He came as a baby and was born in a stable

  • He arrived in a chariot which was pulled by a donkey

  • He was born among angels and his mother was a shepherd

  • He was visited by kings after being born in a palace

Explanation

Question 6 of 20

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Which is the most important festival in the Christian year?

Select one of the following:

  • Ascension Day

  • Easter

  • Epiphany

  • Christmas

Explanation

Question 7 of 20

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When is the festival of Epiphany?

Select one of the following:

  • 6th January

  • 8th January

  • Mid-July

  • 3rd December

Explanation

Question 8 of 20

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Who supposedly visited Jesus, as a baby, 12 days after he was born?

Select one of the following:

  • The shepherds

  • The donkey

  • The wise men

  • The angels

Explanation

Question 9 of 20

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Which of the wise men's gifts represents Jesus being 'holy' or 'sent from God'?

Select one of the following:

  • Gold

  • Myrrh

  • Silver

  • Frankincense

Explanation

Question 10 of 20

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When is Lent celebrated?

Select one of the following:

  • November

  • Early evenings

  • February or March

  • August or September

Explanation

Question 11 of 20

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Why do many Christians eat pancakes the day before Lent starts?

Select one of the following:

  • Because Jesus ate pancakes with his disciples

  • Because the Israelites ate flattened bread

  • To symbolise using up the rich foods before fasting

  • Because Jesus was tempted to eat pancakes in the desert

Explanation

Question 12 of 20

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How long does Lent last?

Select one of the following:

  • Forty days

  • Six weeks exactly

  • Fourteen days

  • 48 hours

Explanation

Question 13 of 20

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What is the first day of 'Holy Week'?

Select one of the following:

  • Maundy Thursday

  • Ascension Day

  • Palm Sunday

  • Good Friday

Explanation

Question 14 of 20

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What does Maundy Thursday remember?

Select one of the following:

  • It was when Jesus overturned the tables in the temple

  • It was when Jesus was crucified

  • It was when Jesus chose his first disciples

  • It was when Jesus told his disciples he was about to die, at the Last Supper

Explanation

Question 15 of 20

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Why is 'Good Friday' known as 'Good Friday'?

Select one of the following:

  • It was good that all the disciples came together to eat

  • It was a good deed done by Judas Iscariot when he betrayed Jesus

  • The crucifixion of Jesus was 'good news' for the Romans

  • The crucifixion of Jesus was an act of goodness, as his sacrifice gave every person the chance for a healed relationship with God

Explanation

Question 16 of 20

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Why is Easter Sunday the most important day in the Christian year?

Select one of the following:

  • That's the day Jesus died

  • That's when we have chocolate eggs

  • That's when the Holy Spirit came

  • That's when Jesus rose from the dead

Explanation

Question 17 of 20

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How long did Jesus stay with the disciples after rising from the dead, and before returning to Heaven?

Select one of the following:

  • 40 days

  • 50 days

  • 10 days

  • 7 days

Explanation

Question 18 of 20

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Before going up to Heaven, what did Jesus promise his disciples would be sent to help them soon?

Select one of the following:

  • The Holy Spirit

  • Manna from Heaven

  • Oil which would never run out

  • Lots of followers

Explanation

Question 19 of 20

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Which festival remembers the coming of the Holy Spirit?

Select one of the following:

  • Advent

  • Passover

  • Pentecost

  • Shavuot

Explanation

Question 20 of 20

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Why do many Christian churches consider Pentecost a day of great celebration?

Select one of the following:

  • Because Jesus has risen to heaven

  • Because the disciples were given the powers to be able to start the Christian church

  • Because the disciples all learned new languages

  • Because Moses is a mighty prophet

Explanation

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