Listening Activity – The History of Easter

I have so many fun memories from my childhood of Easter egg hunts, baskets full of chocolate, and church services with my family. Easter is a spring holiday that is celebrated in many countries around the world that is in memory of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

I created this English Listening activity for you to practice your listening comprehension, as well as learn more about the Easter holiday. Watch this video on the history of Easter, and then answer the comprehension questions listed below, specifically designed for ESL students. Once you have watched the video and answer the questions, you can check your answers at the bottom of this post.

Happy Easter!

Comprehension Questions to the History of Easter

1. What religion is most closely associated with Easter?
2. What action of Jesus is the cause of celebration on Easter?
3. According to the Bible, who was the disciple who betrayed Jesus?
4. What accusations caused Jesus to be crucified (killed on a cross?)
5. What day is the day of remembrance for the crucifixion?
6. What type of visitors discovered Jesus’ empty tomb?
7. What day of the week does Easter always occur on?
8. What dates does Easter always occur between?
9. What day precedes Easter?
10. What is the name of the “time of fasting, self-denial, and repentance of sin”?
11. What type of food is often served at an Easter feast?
12. When did people first start painting hard-boiled eggs?
13. What did the egg represent?
14. Who invites young children to the White House every year for the Easter egg roll?
15. What animal is usually linked to Easter?
16. True/False Easter is not celebrated by all Christian groups.
17. What are the 50 days following Easter known as?

Comprehension Answers to the History of Easter

1. Christianity
2. Jesus’ resurrection (rising) from the dead
3. Judas
4. That he was the son of God
5. Good Friday
6. female
7. Sunday
8. March 22 – April 25
9. Holy Saturday
10. Lent
11. lamb, eggs, and ham
12. the 1200’s
13. Jesus’ empty tomb (grave)
14. the president of the United States
15. the rabbit
16. True
17. Easter Tide or the Easter Season