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Religious Education Quiz - Christianity - Symbols (Questions)

This KS3 Religious Education quiz explores Christian symbols, looking at how pictures like the cross, dove, and fish help believers remember key beliefs and stories.

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Fascinating Fact:

The fish symbol, sometimes drawn as two curved lines, comes from early Christians and represents Jesus and his followers.

In KS3 Religious Education, pupils learn how different Christian symbols express beliefs about Jesus, the Church, and God. Symbols appear on buildings, clothing, artwork, and objects used in worship.

Key Terms

  • Symbol: A picture, object, or sign that stands for a belief, idea, or person.
  • Cross: A Christian symbol that recalls Jesus’ crucifixion and points to sacrifice, forgiveness, and hope.
  • Dove: A symbol often linked with the Holy Spirit, peace, and new beginnings.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are the main Christian symbols?

Important Christian symbols include the cross, crucifix, dove, fish, and candle. Each one helps believers remember key beliefs about Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Church.

Why do Christians use symbols in worship?

Christians use symbols in worship because pictures and objects can communicate ideas quickly, support prayer, and make stories from the Bible easier to remember and talk about.

What does the cross symbolise for Christians?

For Christians, the cross symbolises Jesus’ death and resurrection. It reminds them of sacrifice, love, and the belief that God offers forgiveness and new life.

Try These Related Quizzes

1. The Holy Spirit is represented by .......
[ ] a dove
[ ] a horse
[ ] a lamb
[ ] an eagle
2. Jesus is often symbolised by .......
[ ] a bird
[ ] a deer
[ ] a lamb
[ ] an eagle
3. Hope is often symbolised by .......
[ ] a cup
[ ] a palm branch
[ ] an anchor
[ ] bread
4. Which symbol often means "Followers of Christ"?
[ ] A deer
[ ] A dolphin
[ ] A fish
[ ] A horse
5. An important number in Christianity is .......
[ ] 1
[ ] 2
[ ] 3
[ ] 5
6. Christ's suffering is symbolised by .......
[ ] a crown of thorns
[ ] a dolphin
[ ] a dove
[ ] an anchor
7. A symbol of Christ's death is often .......
[ ] a crook
[ ] a cross
[ ] a donkey
[ ] a unicorn
8. Christ's resurrection is sometimes symbolised by .......
[ ] a peach
[ ] a pear
[ ] a plum
[ ] a pomegranate
9. New life is sometimes symbolised by .......
[ ] chocolate
[ ] eggs
[ ] marzipan
[ ] sugar
10. A triangle can symbolise .......
[ ] hope, peace and safety
[ ] the disciples
[ ] the Gospel writers
[ ] the Holy Trinity

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Christianity

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Religious Education Quiz - Christianity - Symbols (Answers)
1. The Holy Spirit is represented by .......
[x] a dove
[ ] a horse
[ ] a lamb
[ ] an eagle
According to the Bible, a dove appeared when John baptised Jesus
2. Jesus is often symbolised by .......
[ ] a bird
[ ] a deer
[x] a lamb
[ ] an eagle
John the Baptist hailed Jesus as the "Lamb of God"
3. Hope is often symbolised by .......
[ ] a cup
[ ] a palm branch
[x] an anchor
[ ] bread
An anchor hides a cross in its design
4. Which symbol often means "Followers of Christ"?
[ ] A deer
[ ] A dolphin
[x] A fish
[ ] A horse
The Greek word icthus, meaning "fish", also represents the initial letters of "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Saviour" (in Greek!)
5. An important number in Christianity is .......
[ ] 1
[ ] 2
[x] 3
[ ] 5
The "Trinity" names God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (the prefix tri- means "three")
6. Christ's suffering is symbolised by .......
[x] a crown of thorns
[ ] a dolphin
[ ] a dove
[ ] an anchor
According to the Bible, soldiers mocked Jesus as King with this crown
7. A symbol of Christ's death is often .......
[ ] a crook
[x] a cross
[ ] a donkey
[ ] a unicorn
"Crucified" means put to death on a cross
8. Christ's resurrection is sometimes symbolised by .......
[ ] a peach
[ ] a pear
[ ] a plum
[x] a pomegranate
Pomegranates traditionally represent new life
9. New life is sometimes symbolised by .......
[ ] chocolate
[x] eggs
[ ] marzipan
[ ] sugar
Eggs are symbolic of new life because baby chicks break out of the eggs
10. A triangle can symbolise .......
[ ] hope, peace and safety
[ ] the disciples
[ ] the Gospel writers
[x] the Holy Trinity
Another symbol of the Trinity is the clover leaf, which is made up of three parts
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