Holy
Week
Week
What is the Sunday before Easter Sunday known as?
Palm Sunday
What was done to Jesus to identify him as the man who was to be arrested?
Judas kissed his cheek.
Who was the first person to see Jesus' empty tomb?
Mary Magdalene
What color of jelly bean is the most popular?
Red.
What is the smallest state in the U.S.A.?
Rhode Island (1,214 sq. miles)
What city did Jesus ride into during Holy Week?
Jerusalem
Which disciple tried to defend Jesus and fight the guards when He was arrested?
Peter
After hearing the news, what TWO disciples went to see Jesus' empty tomb?
Simon Peter and John.
At Easter specifically, what candy has the highest sales? (Be specific!)
Marshmallow Peeps.
What is the nickname for New York City?
The Big Apple.
How many silver pieces did Judas betray Jesus for?
After trying Jesus, who claimed, "I find no guilt in this man?"
Pilate
When Jesus first re-appeared to His Disciples, one of the Disciples was not there. Who was missing?
Thomas.
To the nearest million, roughly how many chocolate bunnies are produced every year?
~90 Million Chocolate Bunnies
Madison is the state capital of which US state?
Wisconsin.
What celebration was occurring while Holy Week was going on?
Passover/The Feast of Unleavened Bread
Which type of cross was Jesus crucified on?
The LATIN cross.
While walking to a certain town, Jesus appeared to two disciples and explained the Gospel to them. What town were they heading towards?
Emmaus.
In which country did dying Easter eggs become a tradition?
Ukraine.
In which state can you find the USA's deepest lake?
Oregon (Crater Lake has a depth of 1,943 feet and was first explored in 1886.)
When Jesus prayed, He and His Disciples went out to a place to pray. Where did they go to?
Mount of Olives
When Jesus died, darkness filled the world for a long time. What was the time range that darkness filled the skies?
From noon until 3 pm.
What was the name of the woman who went with the Marys to anoint Jesus' body at the tomb?
Salome.
In the 13th century in Europe, the church prohibited the eating of a specific food during Holy Week. What food was banned?
Eggs were not allowed to be eaten!
What state contains the most water?
Alaska (~95,000 sq. miles of water, 35% of the country's total water!)