Easter Traditions
What symbol is traditionally marked on hot cross buns?
A. Star
B. Circle
C. Cross
D. Heart
C. Cross
On which day is Good Friday observed this year?
A. 1st April
B. 2nd April
C. 3rd April
D. 4th May
C. 3rd April
Which sector is most impacted by Good Friday trading restrictions in Australia?
A. Healthcare
B. Retail
C. Education
D. Agriculture
B. Retail
Easter is most closely associated with which of the following seasons in Australia?
A. Winter
B. Spring
C. Summer
D. Autumn
D. Autumn
What is the 3rd colour from a standard rainbow?
A. Blue
B. Red
C. Yellow
D. Green
C. Yellow
Which of the following is a common Easter activity in Australia?
A. Snowball fights
B. Easter egg hunts
C. Fireworks displays
D. Ice skating
B. Easter egg hunts
Which restriction is most commonly enforced on Good Friday in many Australian states?
A. Ban on public transport
B. Restrictions on alcohol sales
C. Mandatory curfews
D. Closure of hospitals
B. Restrictions on alcohol sales
Why are rabbits discouraged as Easter symbols in Australia?
A. Religious reasons
B. Cultural irrelevance
C. Environmental damage caused by invasive species
D. Lack of availability
C. Environmental damage caused by invasive species
What is the largest organ in the human body?
A. Liver
B. Brain
C. Skin
D. Lungs
C. Skin
Which animal is known to have fingerprints similar to humans?
A. Koala
B. Monkey
C. Dolphin
D. Panda
A. Koala
What is traditionally eaten on Good Friday in Australia?
A. Meat pies
B. Hot cross buns
C. Pavlova
D. Sausages
B. Hot cross buns
Which of the following best describes Easter Saturday in Australia?
A. A national public holiday in all states
B. A public holiday only in some states and territories
C. Not recognised at all
D. Only observed by churches
B. A public holiday only in some states and territories
What is a common behavioural trend during the Easter long weekend in Australia?
A. Increased international travel
B. Surge in domestic road trips and regional tourism
C. Urban festival attendance only
D. Reduced mobility due to restrictions
B. Surge in domestic road trips and regional tourism
What is the name of the week leading up to Easter Sunday in the Christian calendar?
A. Advent
B. Holy Week
C. Lent Week
D. Passion Period
B. Holy Week
Which important figure was born on the 2nd of June 2001?
A. Justin Bieber
B. Shraddha Changela
C. Caleb Matatolu
D. Robert Irwin
C. Caleb Matatolu
Which animal is commonly used in Australia instead of the Easter Bunny?
A. Kangaroo
B. Bilby
C. Koala
D. Wombat
B. Bilby
Good Friday is observed in Australia as a public holiday primarily due to its significance in which tradition?
A. Indigenous spirituality
B. Secular cultural practice
C. Christian observance
D. Agricultural calendar
C. Christian observance
What is a common tradition observed by Christians during Easter?
A. No Red Meat
B. Swimming in the River
C. New Haircuts
D. Just Dance
A. No Red Meat
Which country is credited with the origin of the Easter Bunny tradition?
A. France
B. Germany
C. England
D. Italy
B. Germany
How many sides does a heptagon have?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
B. 7
The Easter egg is widely understood to symbolise what in Christian tradition?
A. Sacrifice
B. Rebirth and new life
C. Forgiveness
D. Eternal suffering
B. Rebirth and new life
Easter’s date is determined using which calendar system?
A. Gregorian only
B. Julian only
C. A combination of solar and lunar cycles
D. Indigenous seasonal calendars
C. A combination of solar and lunar cycles
What is the significance of Easter in Christianity?
A. Birth of Jesus
B. Resurrection of Jesus
C. Creation of the world
D. The Last Supper only
B. Resurrection of Jesus
Which artist released the album 1989?
A. Ariana Grande
B. Taylor Swift
C. Billie Eilish
D. Dua Lipa
B. Taylor Swift
What is Elton John’s birth name?
A. John Elton
B. Reginald Kenneth Dwight
C. Matthew Elton John Wilson
D. Kenneth Elton Reginald
E. Mark Kevin Lauron John III
F. Fernando Poe Jr.
B. Reginald Kenneth Dwight