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Christianity - Symbols
Christ's resurrection is sometimes symbolised by a pomegranate.

Christianity - Symbols

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.

  • 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.
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.

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

Author:  Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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