Religion and Festivals in the UK Questions

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1. Sample question 1

   When is Christmas Eve celebrated?

   • 24th of December
   • 26th of December
   • 25th of December
   • 27th of December
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   Answer: 24th of December

   Christmas Eve is celebrated on the 24th of December.

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2. Sample question 2

   Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?

   • The Pope
   • The Archbishop of Canterbury
   • St Augustine
   • St Columba
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   Answer: The Archbishop of Canterbury

   The spiritual leader of the Church of England is the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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3. Sample question 3

   By what two other names is the Church of England known?

   • The Anglican Church
   • The Union Church
   • The Greatest Church
   • The Episcopal Church
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   Answer: The Anglican Church and The Episcopal Church

   The official Church of the state is the Church of England (called the Anglican Church in other countries and the Episcopal Church in Scotland and the United States).

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4. Sample question 4

   What day does Lent start?

   • On Shrove Tuesday
   • On Ash Wednesday
   • On Easter Monday
   • On Easter Sunday
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   Answer: On Ash Wednesday

   Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

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5. Sample question 5

   When does Lent take place?

   • 40 days before Christmas
   • 40 days after Christmas
   • 40 days before Easter
   • 40 days after Easter
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   Answer: 40 days before Easter

   The 40 days before Easter are known as Lent. It is a time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter.

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6. Sample question 6

   When is the Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah normally celebrated?

   • June or July
   • October or November
   • November or December
   • March or April
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   Answer: November or December

   Hanukkah is in November or December and is celebrated for eight days.

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7. Sample question 7

   According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Muslim?

   • 1%
   • 2%
   • 3%
   • 4.80%
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   Answer: 4.80%

   In the 2011 Census, 59% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4.8%), Hindu (1.5%), Sikh (0.8%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%).

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8. Sample question 8

   During which religious celebration do Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat?

   • Eid ul Adha
   • Eid al-Fitr
   • Ramadan
   • Vaisakhi
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   Answer: Eid ul Adha

   Many Muslims sacrifice an animal to eat during Eid ul Adha.

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9. Sample question 9

   According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Buddhist?

   • Less than 0.5%
   • Less than 1%
   • Less than 2%
   • Less than 3%
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   Answer: Less than 0.5%

   In the 2011 Census, 59% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4.8%), Hindu (1.5%), Sikh (0.8%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%).

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10. Sample question 10

    How long does Diwali last for?

    • A weekend
    • 40 days
    • Five days
    • A week
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    Answer: Five days

    Diwali normally falls in October or November and lasts for five days.

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