Easter

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 2

Which animals do we see a lot around Easter?

1. Bunnies
2. Chickens
3. Cockroaches
4. Beatles

What does the egg mean during Easter?

1. nothing
2. rebirth
3. Getting rid of traditions
4. crucifixion

What do Americans eat more of during Easter?

1. Easter eggs
2. Pretzels
3. Jelly Beans
4. Carrot cake

Where was the largest chocolate egg made?

1. England
2. America
3. Italy
4. Belgium

What is an Easter bonnet?

1. a cupcake
2. a fancy hat
3. A special Easter egg
4. a fancy jacket

From which country came the idea of painting Easter eggs?

1. America
2. The Netherlands
3. France
4. Ukraine

Where do most Americans start when eating a chocolate bunny?

1. The feet
2. The face
3. The ears
4. The bunny's tail

In what country did the Easter Bunny originate?

1. Egypt
2. Britain
3. Germany
4. USA

In Australia there are no Easter bunnies because there are ____________ rabbits. Actually, rabbits are a pest.

1. too few
2. too many
3. no
4. no colored

Easter day is always on a Sunday.

1. True
2. False

Easter is on the same date every year.

1. True
2. False

The name Easter comes from an ancient Anglo-Saxon goddess, Eostre.

1. True
2. False

And what does that mean: Don't put all your eggs in one basket?

1. It's better to take two baskets
2. You'd better carry eggs in an eggbox
3. Don't risk everything on one prospect
4. You have to put money and effort into something

Hot cross buns are sweet, round breads filled with currants and spices with crosses on the top.

1. True
2. False

English people believed buns baked on Easter Sunday were lucky.

1. True
2. False

Hot cross buns are still seen as lucky today.

1. True
2. False

What does the easter basket represent?

1. A birds nest
2. New life
3. A basket to grab your eggs

What is, during Easter, considered to be good luck?

1. Finding a lot of eggs
2. Paint eggs
3. Easter clothes
4. Having brunch with your family

Which country is responsible for the Easter bunny?

1. The United States of America
2. France
3. Germany
4. Japan

What colour were the first Easter eggs?

1. Blue
2. Green
3. Yellow
4. Red

Easter Island is a real place in the world.

1. True
2. False

How many countries celebrate Easter?

1. 95
2. 100
3. 80
4. 75

What century did the Easter Bunny originate from?

1. 16th century
2. 17th century
3. 18th century
4. 19th century

What is the name of a female rabbit?

1. Doe
2. Joe
3. Poe

Which country made the world’s biggest Easter Egg Hunt?

1. The U.K.
2. Spain
3. Italy
4. France

Where in the world is the biggest Easter Parade?

1. Dublin
2. Rome
3. New York
4. Los Angeles

Why do we have eggs at Easter?

1. Because Jesus liked eggs.
2. As a symbol of new life
3. Because eggs are tasty
4. Egg whites are good for our summer body

"Het is een soort combinatie van voor-christelijke vruchtbaarheidssymbolen en Germaanse verhalen. We vieren met Pasen dat Jezus uit de dood is opgestaan en wat is nou een mooier symbool van nieuw leven dan een ei?"

Why do we hide eggs??

1. We? That's what the Easter bunny is for?!
2. Kindness - leaving food out for the poor
3. To make the land fertile
4. This has always been entertainment.

"Vroeger verstopten we eieren op de akkers, of beter gezegd: eieren werden begraven. Het idee daarachter was dat de akkers dan weer vruchtbaar zouden worden. Het was een soort van gebed".

What do Australians use to symbolize Easter?

1. koala
2. bilby
3. kangaroo

Easter is the second biggest candy consuming holiday. Which holiday is the first?

1. Christmas
2. Valentine's Day
3. Father's Day
4. Halloween

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