Youth pancake quiz with a bit of general knowledge

1. In medieval times, Shrove Tuesday was a day of

A: Feasting,
B: Reflecting
C: Confession

2. “Shrove” comes from the Latin “Shrive”, which means what?

A. Repentance

B. Forgiveness

C: Puddings

3. Why are Pancakes eaten on Shrove Tuesday?

A. An ancient pagan recipe representing the sun.
B. It was thought to be the best way to get rid of all household sugary foods.
C. Symbolises the eternity of God’s reign through its circular shape.

4.Children: TRUE or FALSE: Shrove Tuesday is celebrated because it is the first day
of Lent.

5. In Brazil, Shrove Tuesday is marked by what?

A: A firework display by the Christ the Redeemer statue.
B: A national pancake-flipping contest.
C: A carnival on Copacabana beach.

6.True or False: in the Georgian era it was traditional to have a game of football on
Shrove Tuesday.

7.Where does the ash in Ash Wednesday traditionally supposed to come from?
A: An olive tree from Israel.
B: The burnt ruins of Last year’s Palm Sunday branches.
C: A woodfire which every Bishop burns.

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8.Romans made the first pancakes and called them Alita Dolcia. What does that
Latin name mean?

9.What are the ingredients to make simple pancakes?

10.What is pancake syndrome?

11.What does 'shrove' mean, in Shrove Tuesday?

12.Children: What is the most popular sweet pancake topping? 1 point for each
answer.
13.Name the popular pancake sauce, and for a bonus point name 2 of the 4 most
popular flavours. 2 points.

14. Name the popular pancake spread(1 point).

15. Name the brand that makes this popular pancake syrup(1 point).

16. Name the brand who created ‘____ the flour man’ and for a bonus point fill in the
gap to name the flour man’s first name.

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17. Which country is this pancake from?

18. Which country is this pancake from?

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19. Children: Which country is this pancake from?

20. Which country is this pancake from?

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21. Which country is this pancake from?

22. Which is more commonly drunk, on a global scale, Tea or Coffee?

23. Despite both being major hits with availability issues (they’re sold out), which
next gen console is in higher demand – therefore more popular:
A. PS5
B. X Box Series X
24. Which American league is more popular in terms of viewership, NBA (Basketball)
or NFL (Football) ?
25. Which is higher – the number of dimples on a golf ball or the amount or spots on
a new born baby leopard?
26. What did the Romans call Scotland?
27. How many of the six founding members of the European Union can you name?
1 point for each.
28. What is David Bowie’s real name?
29. Which year was the Premier League founded?
30.True or False: According to Scottish law, it is illegal to be drunk in charge of a
cow.