Key People
Judas
What gesture was Jesus betrayed with? How did the people who came to arrest him know he was the man they were after?
A kiss
Which creature is often used at Easter to symbolise Jesus coming back to life out of the tomb?
Butterfly
What event do children often enjoy on Easter Sunday?
Easter egg hunt
How many times does one of the disciples disown Jesus and denies knowing him?
3
What is the name of the disciple who denied knowing Jesus, even though he had told Jesus that he would never disown him?
Peter
What are the four books of the new testament known as The Gospels where you can read about Jesus' last days on earth?
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
What is the symbolism of the Easter egg?
Jesus' empty tomb
On Easter Sunday, Australians often eat lamb, but what is traditionally eaten on Good Friday?
Fish
How many people were also crucified with Jesus?
2
What is the name of the woman who first finds the stone has been rolled away from the entrance of Jesus' tomb?
Mary (Magdalene)
The initials INRI were written above Jesus head on the cross. What is the translation of this in English?
Jesus of Nazarene, King of the Jews
Which Easter symbol has become one of the most widely understood symbols of the Christian faith?
The cross
In Greek culture what colour do they dye Easter eggs?
Red
From noon until what time in the afternoon did darkness fall across the whole land?
3 o'clock
When Jesus is on the cross he sees his mother, Mary there below him. What is the name of the disciple who Jesus asks to look after his mother for him?
John
What were Jesus' last words before he died?
"It is finished."
Which edible item is symbolic of the way Jesus died?
Hot Cross Buns
Who do people hope to receive a visit from at Easter time?
The Easter Bunny
How many pieces of silver did the disciple who betrayed Jesus receive for turning him in?
30
What was the name of the rich man who went to Pilate and asked for Jesus' body so that he could bury him in a tomb that he owned?
Joseph (from Arimathea)
What happened in the temple when Jesus died?
The curtain was torn in two from top to bottom.
This signified a new relationship between God and his people with Jesus as the High Priest.
What is a uniquely Australian symbol of Easter often depicted in chocolate?
The bilby
Which country reportedly created the concept of the Easter Bunny?
Germany
On the night that Jesus was betrayed, he shared a last supper with his disciples. How many people shared in that meal?
13 (Jesus plus his 12 disciples)