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Pascha! Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz to familiarize you with Greek Paschal tradition.

A multiple-choice quiz by valdierio. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
valdierio

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
278,515

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
836

Last 3 plays: hellobion (10/10), Guest 107 (8/10), Guest 120 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the common custom that goes along with Pascha (Easter)? Hint

Cracking red eggs

Giving out palm fronds

Walking around the house 3 times

Apologizing to anyone you may have hurt by your previous actions

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Question 2 of 10

2. When someone says "Xristos Anesti", what is the proper response? Hint

Anestasis Amartou

Alithos Anesti

Efharisto

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the main component of the traditional Paschal meal? Hint

Chicken

Beef

Lamb

Gnu

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the day after Pascha called? Hint

Malias

Ayapis

Tsoureki

Loukoumathes

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many candles make up the priest's bundle during the Paschal service? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Why are women expected to wear long skirts and kerchiefs covering their heads during church? Hint

To keep their heads warm

Because they might leave hairs in the church

To eliminate the possibility of distracting others with their beauty

Because skirts are more comfortable

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Question 7 of 10

7. Does the Paschal church service take place after sunset on the night before Pascha, and before sunrise on Paschal morning?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the recurring miracle that occurs on Holy Saturday? Hint

Resurrection of dead

Holy Fire

Sightings of saints

Healing of the sick

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does Pascha celebrate? Hint

Lunchtime

The end of the world

The resurrection of Christ

The beginning of the world

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Question 10 of 10

10. According to the Apostles' Creed, what side of the Father does Jesus sit on? Hint

Under

Left

Right

On top of

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the common custom that goes along with Pascha (Easter)?

Answer: Cracking red eggs

Cracking red eggs is a very old tradition, symbolizing the blood of Jesus while on the cross. Palm fronds are given out by the priest on Palm Sunday, not Easter. Asking forgiveness for a wrongdoing is ALWAYS a thing you should do, not just on Easter. Finally, there is no tradition in which you walk around your house three times, although people do walk around the church at the midnight service.

2. When someone says "Xristos Anesti", what is the proper response?

Answer: Alithos Anesti

Xristos Anesti means "Christ is risen", and Alithos Anesti means "Truly he is risen".

3. What is the main component of the traditional Paschal meal?

Answer: Lamb

Lamb has always been eaten during Pascha, usually roasted on a spit.

4. What is the day after Pascha called?

Answer: Ayapis

Ayapis means "day of love". Malias is "one with lots of hair", while Tsoureki and Loukoumathes are both lovely desserts.

5. How many candles make up the priest's bundle during the Paschal service?

Answer: 33

33 symbolizes the number of years Christ was alive on earth.

6. Why are women expected to wear long skirts and kerchiefs covering their heads during church?

Answer: To eliminate the possibility of distracting others with their beauty

The men should have heads uncovered, and women should have kerchiefs to hide their beauty, so as not to distract others from the service. According to custom, women are therefore supposed to wear long skirts and kerchiefs.

7. Does the Paschal church service take place after sunset on the night before Pascha, and before sunrise on Paschal morning?

Answer: Yes

The service begins around 9 o clock, Paschal eve, the Divine Liturgy starts after midnight, and it usually ends around 1 or 2 o'clock in the morning.

8. What is the recurring miracle that occurs on Holy Saturday?

Answer: Holy Fire

The Holy Fire is a miracle that occurs every year at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Holy Saturday, the day preceding Orthodox Easter. It is considered by many to be the longest-attested annual miracle in the Christian world. It has only been consecutively documented, however, since 1106, previous mentions being sporadic. The ceremony is broadcast live in Greece, Russia and other Orthodox countries. Furthermore, in Greece and Ukraine, the Holy Fire is brought to the countries every year by special flights, being received with state leader's honours at the respective airports.

The site http://www.holyfire.org/eng/index.htm shows pictures of the holy fire in the church, the pillar the fire split apart in 1579, and others showing the people touching the fire without being burnt.

9. What does Pascha celebrate?

Answer: The resurrection of Christ

It commemorates when Jesus was resurrected from the tomb and entered the Kingdom of Heaven.

10. According to the Apostles' Creed, what side of the Father does Jesus sit on?

Answer: Right

The Apostles' Creed says: "And He will sit on the right side of the father, in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His Kingdom will have no end."

Source: Author valdierio

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