This easy crossword puzzle introduces kids to common Easter traditions and items they see during the holiday. Perfect for ages 8-12.
Easter Key Figures Crossword Puzzle for ESL Learners is a hard crossword puzzle with 20 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Easter Key Figures Crossword Puzzle for ESL Learners
Challenge ESL learners with this hard Easter crossword focused on important biblical, historical, and cultural figures related to Easter. Ideal for advanced vocabulary building.
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- 1. Latin term related to Easter vigil prayers (cryptic technical term)
- 2. Roman governor who authorized Jesus’ crucifixion
- 3. Day commemorating the Last Supper before Easter
- 6. Disciple who denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed
- 9. Town where Jesus appeared to two disciples after resurrection
- 10. Sister of Lazarus who greeted Jesus in Bethany
- 12. Place where Jesus was crucified, also called 'the Skull'
- 13. Name linked to characters in apocryphal Easter narratives (cryptic)
- 15. Jewish council that condemned Jesus
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- 4. Roman soldier said to have pierced Jesus’ side with a spear
- 5. Central event symbolizing Jesus rising from the dead
- 7. Mary who witnessed Jesus’ resurrection, often misunderstood
- 8. The Virgin who gave birth to Jesus and stood at the crucifixion
- 11. The Upper Room where the Last Supper occurred
- 14. Pharisee who assisted with Jesus’ burial
- 16. The twelve main followers chosen by Jesus
- 17. Disciple who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver
- 18. Another name for Golgotha, hill of crucifixion
- 19. Friend of Jesus whom he raised from the dead pre-Easter
- 20. Prisoner released instead of Jesus by the crowd
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