How well do you know the historical events and geographical contexts related to Easter? Challenge yourself with this trivia and delve into the timelines and locations that have impacted Easter’s evolution! Easter is not only a religious observance but also an event with deep historical roots, influenced by pivotal moments and cultural shifts across centuries. Key dates and geographical ties offer a broader understanding of how Easter has been shaped by world events.
From ancient calendars to significant landmarks, each aspect tells a story of its own, providing insights into religious practices, societal changes, and global influences that shaped modern Easter celebrations. Whether exploring the history of Easter Island or tracing the spread of Easter traditions across continents, there’s much to discover about the past’s impact on the present.
Hungry for more knowledge? Embark on a historical journey with our quizzes exploring world history, landmark events, and geographical marvels, enriching your perspective on global traditions.
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Which author wrote the Velveteen Rabbit?
E.B. White
E.B. White
Margery Williams
Margery Williams
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl
J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling
Which company designed the world’s most expensive egg?
Gemfields
Gemfields
The Franklin Mint
The Franklin Mint
House of Faberge
House of Faberge
Christie’s
Christie’s
When was the date of Easter fixed by the council of nicaea?
425 AD
425 AD
325 AD
325 AD
225 AD
225 AD
525 AD
525 AD
Which disciple betrays Jesus three times?
Peter
Peter
Paul
Paul
Simon
Simon
Matthew
Matthew
Which former Hungarian leader died on Easter Monday, 2005?
Jeno Fock
Jeno Fock
Pal Losonczi
Pal Losonczi
Gyorgy Lazar
Gyorgy Lazar
Karoly Nemeth
Karoly Nemeth
Who fixed the date of Easter?
Council of Troy
Council of Troy
Council of Ephesus
Council of Ephesus
Council of Miletus
Council of Miletus
Council of Nicaea
Council of Nicaea
What day of the week does the Easter Egg Roll take place on at the White House?
Sunday
Sunday
Saturday
Saturday
Monday
Monday
Friday
Friday
In which movie do Jay and Silent Bob beat up the Easter Bunny?
Clerks
Clerks
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Mallrats
Mallrats
Chasing Amy
Chasing Amy
Which of these religious figures died on Easter Sunday 2013?
Adolf Fritzen
Adolf Fritzen
Joseph Dore
Joseph Dore
Louis Constantin de Rohan
Louis Constantin de Rohan
Charles Amarin Brand
Charles Amarin Brand
Easter Island belongs to which South American country?
Chile
Chile
Argentina
Argentina
Bolivia
Bolivia
Peru
Peru
Which journalist died on Easter Saturday, 2012?
Jeffrey Wigand
Jeffrey Wigand
Mike Wallace
Mike Wallace
Ed Bradley
Ed Bradley
Morley Safer
Morley Safer
In which country was there a government demonstration on Easter Saturday, 2005?
Singapore
Singapore
Taiwan
Taiwan
Japan
Japan
Mongolia
Mongolia
In what year did Chile take possession of Easter Island?
1888
1888
1878
1878
1898
1898
1868
1868
Which Easter movie was forced to stop filming in Arizona due to snow?
The Greatest Story Ever Told
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Jesus
Jesus
King of Kings
King of Kings
Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur
Which cosmonaut died on Easter Monday, 2010?
Pyotr Klimuk
Pyotr Klimuk
Andriyan Nikolayev
Andriyan Nikolayev
Vitaly Sevastyanov
Vitaly Sevastyanov
Viktor Gorbatko
Viktor Gorbatko
The Bible states that Jesus arose on which day?
The first day of the week
The first day of the week
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday
The Sabbath
The Sabbath
The last day of the week
The last day of the week
At the Last Supper, what food did Jesus liken to his body?
Pork
Pork
Bread
Bread
Cheese
Cheese
Chicken
Chicken
Who narrates the Gospel of John?
Pete Docter
Pete Docter
Ed Asner
Ed Asner
Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor
Including Jesus, how many people were at the Last Supper?
17
17
13
13
15
15
19
19
In the Gospel according to Matthew, who is compelled to carry Jesus’ cross?
Elijah
Elijah
Paul
Paul
Barabbas
Barabbas
Simon
Simon
In the film Winnie the Pooh – Springtime with Roo, who cancels Easter?
Rabbit
Rabbit
Tigger
Tigger
Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh
Eeyore
Eeyore
Which film director died on Good Friday, 2007?
Mario Monicelli
Mario Monicelli
Dino Risi
Dino Risi
Luigi Comencini
Luigi Comencini
Vittorio De Sica
Vittorio De Sica
How many chocolate Easter bunnies are consumed in the US each year?
60 million
60 million
45 million
45 million
9 million
9 million
34 million
34 million
Which Easter film features the evil Irontail?
Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Yogi the Easter Bear
Yogi the Easter Bear
Funny Little Bunnies
Funny Little Bunnies
Springtime with Roo
Springtime with Roo
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