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1
Who was the first US president to host a Seder at the White House?
Richard Nixon
Jimmy Carter
Bill Clinton
Barack Obama
2
Matzah is also known as "the bread of _____________"
Egypt
the plagues
affliction
liberation
3
The “Lailat Al Qadr” comes at the end of Ramadan; this translates to "the night of __________."
Fasting/Penance
Peace/Patience
Prayer/Pleading
Power/Destiny
4
Which of the following holidays is happening right now?
Ramadan
Great Lent
Passover
Lent
5
Easter is the biggest candy-buying holiday for the year in the US.
False
True
6
Eid Al-Fitr is a celebration at the end of Ramadan, during which it is prohibited to do what?
Speak
Fast
Eat Meat
Dance
7
What city hosts the world's largest Seder each year?
Kathmandu
Jerusalem
Toronto
New York
8
Ukrainian artisans are known for their beautifully decorated Easter pysanky. What are these?
Hand-painted Eggs
Woven baskets
Sugar Sculptures
Lamb-shaped Cakes
9
What event does Passover commemorate?
The building of the first temple
The Liberation from Egypt
The descruction of the first temple
The birth of the prophet Moses
10
According to the New Testament, what holiday did Jesus celebrate immediately before he was arrested?
None of these
Ramadan
Passover
Easter
11
Muslims make up what percent of the US population?
5%
1%
20%
10%
12
What is the Hebrew word for Passover?
Pesach
Kitnniyot
Tisha B'av
Sukkot
13
Which holy book makes the most mentions of Mary, mother of Jesus?
The Quran
The New Testament
The Talmud
The Hebrew Bible
14
Why does every fast-food restaurant suddenly sell fish in March and April?
Fish is freshest in Spring
It's permissible for Catholics during Lent
It's permissible during Ramadan fasts
It’s a traditional Passover food
15
After the Seder, children hunt for
afikomen
. What is this?
A Candle
Candy
Presents
Matzoh
16
Passover is celebrated on different days each year, but it is always:
In the month of Tishri
In April
In the month of Nisan
In Spring
17
An empty seat at the Passover table is reserved for:
Ancestors
The prophet Elijah
The prophet Moses
The coming messiah
18
Moses is an important figure in which of the following religions?
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
19
Ramadan is celebrated on different days each year but it is always:
In April
None of these
In Spring
In the first half of the year
20
What exactly is the center of a classic Cadbury Creme Egg?
Marshmallow Fluff
Buttercream
Fondant
Devonshire Cream
21
What did Jews paint on their doorposts to stay safe from the tenth plague?
Mortar
Lamb's Blood
The words, "Not today, Satan. "
An evil eye
22
Easter is the celebration of what event in Jesus's life?
Death
Resurrection
Birth
First Miracle
23
Which popular American brand has been publishing a Passover
haggadah
since 1932?
Maxwell House
Kellogg's
Nestle
Nabisco
24
What does Ramadan commemorate?
The death of the prophet Muhammed
The revelation of the Quran
The birth of the prophet Muhammed
The first pilgrimage to Mecca
25
Easter is celebrated on different days each year, but it is always:
In April
Before the Spring Equinox
In Spring
After the Spring Equinox
26
What sign marks the beginning of Ramadan?
A Harvest Moon
A New Moon
A Full Moon
The Solstice
27
Which First Lady hosted the first Eid Al-Fitr dinner?
Hillary Clinton
Laura Bush
Michelle Obama
Barbara Bush
28
Ramadan coincides each year with the pilgrimage to Mecca
True
False
29
Most branches of Christianity observe Lent in the 40 days leading up to Easter. Which branch observes “Great Lent”?
Catholics
Protestants
Eastern Orthodox
Mormons
30
What is prohibited during the Ramadan fast?
Food
Water
Working
Swearing
31
Which of the following religions have places of worship in Muncie?
Mormons (A ward house)
Catholics (A church)
Jews (A synagogue)
Muslims (A mosque)
32
In England and Kansas, “pancake races” are held on which day in the Easter season?
Ash Wednesday
Good Friday
Maundy Thursday
Shrove Tuesday
33
What popular Easter treat did comedian John Oliver describe as tasting “like mermaid placenta dipped in candle wax”?
Tootsie Roll Candy Eggs
Peeps
See's Sweet Surprise Chicks
Cadbury Creme Eggs
34
How long does Ramadan fasting last?
From sun-up to sun-down
40 days
1 month
1 week
35
In Switzerland, what animal delivers Easter candy to children?
A bunny
A cuckoo bird
A chick
A lamb
36
The Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches split over Easter (among other things). What did they disagree on?
The adoption of Pagan symbols during Easter
The importance of Easter
The meaning of Easter
The date of Easter
