Quiz: How well do you know the Biblical Easter Story

And sometimes we forget about what it’s really all about – that is, the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ

With 99 per cent of people mixing up the Christmas Nativity story, it’s no wonder if the details of his death feel a bit murky too.

Here’s the opportunity to refresh your memory. Find out how just well you know the Easter story from the Bible.

1Palm Sunday is the week before Easter. What does it mark?

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1. When Jesus was put on the cross - it took a long time for him to die
2. Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey
3. Jesus going on trial
2Why was Jesus coming to Jerusalem?
1. He was being put on trial
2. He was visiting his home town
3. To celebrate Passover
3On what day was the Last Supper had?
1. Maundy Thursday
2. Good Friday
3. Easter Sunday
4How did Judas betray Jesus?

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1. He marked out Jesus to the Roman soldiers by kissing his cheek
2. He disclosed where Jesus was eating his Passover meal
3. He stabbed him in the back
5Who was Pontius Pilate?
1. One of Jesus's disciples
2. The Roman Emperor
3. Roman governor who oversaw the death of Jesus
6Who was the criminal who set free so that Jesus could be crucified?
1. Barrack
2. Barbosa
3. Barabbas
7Who else was crucified alongside Jesus?

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1. No one. He was on his own
2. Two thieves
3. Two murderers
8What words did Jesus according to the Bible cry out while on the cross?

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1. 'My God, My God, why have you forsaken me'
2. 'I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die'
3. 'He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces'
9Who came to visit Jesus at his burial site only to discover he'd been resurrected?

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1. Mary Magadalene
2. His mother, Mary
3. The Bible doesn't specify
10When did Jesus leave Earth to join God in heaven?
1. Immediately
2. After he appeared to his disciples
3. After he'd spoken to the women who visited his grave