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Religious Education Quiz - Christianity 02 (Questions)

This quiz explores Christian beliefs, symbols and stories from the Bible. See how much you know about Christianity and the people and events in its history.

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Fascinating Fact:

The Bible is the holy book for Christians. It has two main parts called the Old Testament and the New Testament.

In KS2 Religious Education, pupils learn how Christians follow the teachings of Jesus, use the Bible for guidance and worship together in churches. They also explore key festivals and important Christian symbols.

Key Terms

Jesus: The central figure of Christianity, whose life and teachings are recorded in the New Testament.
Parable: A simple story told by Jesus to teach an important lesson about God or how to live.
Disciple: One of Jesus’ close followers who learned from him and shared his message with others.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is Christianity in KS2 Religious Education?

Christianity is a world religion based on belief in one God and the teachings of Jesus. Christians try to follow Jesus’ example in how they live and treat other people.

How do Christians use the Bible in everyday life?

Christians read the Bible for guidance, comfort and worship. They may read it at home, in school or in church services to help them make choices and understand their faith.

What special times do Christians celebrate?

Christians celebrate festivals such as Christmas, which remembers Jesus’ birth, and Easter, which remembers his death and resurrection. These events are marked with services, prayers and family traditions.

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Which of these is NOT a holy day for Christians?

[ ]	Easter
[ ]	Bonfire Night
[ ]	Christmas
[ ]	Pentecost

Which of these occasions marks the beginning of a Christian life?

[ ]	Communion
[ ]	Marriage
[ ]	Ordination
[ ]	Baptism

What do Christians celebrate at Easter?

[ ]	Jesus' death
[ ]	Jesus' birth
[ ]	Jesus' resurrection
[ ]	Jesus' baptism

Which of the following is the season of fasting and repentance (sorrow for sins) that comes before Easter?

[ ]	Lent
[ ]	Advent
[ ]	Epiphanytide
[ ]	Ascensiontide

Most Christians celebrate a sacrament known as the Eucharist (also called Mass, Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper). This is based on which event in the Bible?

[ ]	The visit of the Magi
[ ]	The feeding of the 5,000
[ ]	The wedding at Cana
[ ]	The Last Supper, when Jesus shared a meal with his followers

What do Christians mean when they call someone a 'saint'?

[ ]	All people who follow Jesus
[ ]	People who have lived especially holy lives and set a good example
[ ]	People who were killed for being Christian
[ ]	All of the above

Most Christians believe that there are seven sacraments (visible signs of God's grace). What are these seven sacraments?

[ ]	Birth, life, education, marriage, suffering, work, death
[ ]	Baptism, confirmation, eucharist, marriage, ordination, confession, anointing the sick
[ ]	Prayer, baptism, repentance, pilgrimage, creed, sorrow, death
[ ]	Birth, baptism, education, work, pilgrimage, almsgiving, death

Christians go on pilgrimage to which city because it is believed to be the birthplace of Jesus?

[ ]	Jerusalem
[ ]	Rome
[ ]	Bethlehem
[ ]	Nazareth

Christians believe that Jesus is the son of God, and also God in human form. This union of divine and human is known as .......

[ ]	the knowledge of God
[ ]	the epiphany
[ ]	the incarnation
[ ]	the scriptures

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Who asked Mary to be the mother of Jesus?

[ ]	The angel Gabriel
[ ]	The angel Michael
[ ]	The angel Raphael
[ ]	Joseph

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Religious Education Quiz - Christianity 02 (Answers)

Which of these is NOT a holy day for Christians?

[ ]	Easter
[x]	Bonfire Night
[ ]	Christmas
[ ]	Pentecost

Christmas occurs on December 25th

Which of these occasions marks the beginning of a Christian life?

[ ]	Communion
[ ]	Marriage
[ ]	Ordination
[x]	Baptism

Baptism, which is commonly called 'christening', is the moment a person becomes a Christian. A person is either immersed in water or has water poured over the forehead while a priest or minister prays. Baptism represents a new life for the believer

What do Christians celebrate at Easter?

[ ]	Jesus' death
[ ]	Jesus' birth
[x]	Jesus' resurrection
[ ]	Jesus' baptism

Easter usually falls in March or April

Which of the following is the season of fasting and repentance (sorrow for sins) that comes before Easter?

[x]	Lent
[ ]	Advent
[ ]	Epiphanytide
[ ]	Ascensiontide

Lent lasts for 40 days (six and half weeks, including Sundays) and is a time when Christians fast and pray, remembering Jesus' 40 days in the desert

Most Christians celebrate a sacrament known as the Eucharist (also called Mass, Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper). This is based on which event in the Bible?

[ ]	The visit of the Magi
[ ]	The feeding of the 5,000
[ ]	The wedding at Cana
[x]	The Last Supper, when Jesus shared a meal with his followers

The Last Supper is also a painting by Leonardo da Vinci

What do Christians mean when they call someone a 'saint'?

[ ]	All people who follow Jesus
[ ]	People who have lived especially holy lives and set a good example
[ ]	People who were killed for being Christian
[x]	All of the above

'Saint' has many meanings for Christians. The Bible refers to all believers as 'the saints', while particular saints are people who are considered to have led very holy lives, some even dying for their faith

Most Christians believe that there are seven sacraments (visible signs of God's grace). What are these seven sacraments?

[ ]	Birth, life, education, marriage, suffering, work, death
[x]	Baptism, confirmation, eucharist, marriage, ordination, confession, anointing the sick
[ ]	Prayer, baptism, repentance, pilgrimage, creed, sorrow, death
[ ]	Birth, baptism, education, work, pilgrimage, almsgiving, death

Some Christians do not agree that there are seven sacraments, only believing in two: Baptism and the Lord's Supper

Christians go on pilgrimage to which city because it is believed to be the birthplace of Jesus?

[ ]	Jerusalem
[ ]	Rome
[x]	Bethlehem
[ ]	Nazareth

Bethlehem is in Palestine