Religious Festivals and Celebrations Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

What makes a festival 'religious' and different from other celebrations?

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Religious festivals celebrate important events in a religion's history.

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Religious festivals involve singing, dancing, and feasting.

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Religious festivals are only for people of a particular religion.

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Religious festivals have nothing to do with a religion's beliefs or practices.

Question 2

Why do different places celebrate the same religious festival in different ways?

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Different cultural traditions

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Different religious beliefs

Question 3

How do religious festivals encourage us to be kind and helpful?

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By sharing food and gifts with those in need.

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By telling stories about people who have helped others.

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By teaching us to pray for those who are unkind to us.

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By making us feel guilty if we don't attend religious services.

Question 4

Diwali is a special festival of lights celebrated by many people. Why do you think Diwali is celebrated?

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To mark the victory of good over evil

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To welcome the new year

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To celebrate the birth of a special prince

Question 5

Why is it important to learn about the long history of religious festivals?

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It helps us understand how the festival's practices and meanings have changed over time.

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It's not important to learn about the history of religious festivals.

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It's only important for people who study history.

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It has nothing to do with how the festival is celebrated today.

Question 6

Which of these festivals is celebrated by Jewish people?

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Hanukkah

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Diwali

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Easter

Question 7

Which festival celebrates the birth of Jesus and is often celebrated with a Christmas tree?

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Christmas

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Diwali

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Eid

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Hanukkah

Question 8

Why is it important to know about the past of religious festivals?

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Because it shows us how festivals have changed over time.

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Because it tells us who created the festival.

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Because it makes the festivals more enjoyable.

Question 9

Why is it important for people of different religions to celebrate festivals and events together?

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They can learn about each other's beliefs and customs.

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They can share their different foods and clothes.

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They can try to change each other's beliefs.

Question 10

Religious festivals often involve people coming together to celebrate. Which of these is something people usually do NOT do during religious festivals?

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Have arguments and disagreements

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Sing songs and dance

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Eat special foods and share meals

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Pray and read holy books

Question 11

Diwali is a special festival for Hindus. How do you think the way people celebrate Diwali might be different depending on where they live?

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The way people celebrate Diwali might be different depending on where they live, like the food they eat or the decorations they use.

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Everyone celebrates Diwali in the same way.

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Diwali is only celebrated in India.

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a way that religious festivals can help local businesses?

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Cutting down trees

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Selling special foods and drinks

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Attracting tourists who spend money

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Hiring people to help with the festival

Question 13

Why do people prepare in special ways before a religious festival?

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To create a special atmosphere that reflects the meaning of the festival.

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To make sure everyone has enough food and drinks.

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To show how wealthy and important they are.

Question 14

How do religious festivals help us learn about different cultures?

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They bring people together to share food and music from different cultures.

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They teach us about the history of different religions.

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They help us understand why people believe in different religions.

Question 15

Why do religious festivals sometimes change over time?

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Because the world around us is always changing.

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Because people forget how to celebrate them.

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Because religious leaders want to make more money.

Question 16

Which special day is celebrated by many people around the world, where we show gratitude and share a big meal with our families?

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Thanksgiving

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Christmas

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Diwali

Question 17

What is the main reason we celebrate religious festivals?

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To remember and honor important people and events in our religion

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To have fun and get gifts

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To show how much we love our religion

Question 18

How do religious festivals help us feel connected to our families and friends?

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They bring us together to share special food, music, and stories.

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They teach us about our religion.

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They give us a chance to show off our new clothes.

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They help us make new friends.

Question 19

Why do people celebrate special days in their religion?

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To show respect and remember important stories

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To have fun and party

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To get presents and food

Question 20

How can religious festivals help us connect with people who believe differently than us?

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Learn about their beliefs and traditions

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Only celebrate our own festivals

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Argue about whose festival is better

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Ignore other people's celebrations

Question 21

Religious festivals can be a special way to teach and share about religion. How can festivals help us pass on our faith to younger children?

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By telling stories and singing songs about our faith.

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By inviting only adults to the festival.

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By having a competition to see who knows the most about the faith.

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By not talking about our faith at all.

Question 22

When Jewish people celebrate their freedom from slavery, they celebrate the festival called...

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Passover

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Hanukkah

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Rosh Hashanah

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Yom Kippur

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a Christian festival?

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Diwali

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Christmas

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Easter

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Whitsun

Question 24

What do Muslims celebrate at Eid al-Fitr?

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The end of Ramadan

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The birth of the Prophet Muhammad

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The pilgrimage to Mecca

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The sacrifice of a lamb

Question 25

What is a symbol of Diwali?

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A diya

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A menorah

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A cross

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A star and crescent moon

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a value that we can learn from religious festivals?

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Selfishness

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Respect for others

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Tolerance

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Generosity

Question 27

Which event is NOT a religious celebration?

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A birthday party

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Christmas

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Diwali

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Eid al-Fitr

Question 28

Which religion celebrates the festival of Christmas?

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Christianity

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Islam

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Hinduism

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Judaism

Question 29

What is a common symbol of the Hindu festival of Holi?

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Colored powder

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Fireworks

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Candles

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A menorah

Question 30

What is the purpose of a 'seder plate' during Passover?

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To hold food that symbolizes the Jewish people's journey out of Egypt

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To decorate the table

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To serve bread and wine

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To hold candles

Question 31

Which Christian festival celebrates the birth of Jesus?

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Christmas

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Easter

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Diwali

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Hanukkah

Question 32

Is it true that people celebrate the victory of good over evil during Diwali?

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True

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False

Question 33

Which of the following is an Islamic festival?

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Eid-ul-Fitr

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Rosh Hashanah

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Yom Kippur

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Sukkot

Question 34

Which religion celebrates Vaisakhi?

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Sikhism

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Hinduism

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Christianity

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Islam

Question 35

What is the main event people remember during Easter?

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Death and resurrection of Jesus

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Birth of Jesus

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Arrival of the Three Wise Men

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Baptism of Jesus

Question 36

Which festival is known for throwing colored powder?

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Holi

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Diwali

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Christmas

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Eid-ul-Adha

Question 37

Which Muslim festival marks the end of Ramadan?

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Eid-ul-Fitr

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Eid-ul-Adha

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Hajj

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Muharram

Question 38

Thanksgiving is a festival that celebrates:

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The harvest

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The birth of a new baby

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The start of a new school year

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The arrival of spring

Question 39

What is a traditional food eaten during the Chinese New Year?

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Dumplings

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Mooncakes

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Baklava

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Pancakes

Question 40

Which special day is celebrated by Christians?

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Christmas

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Hanukkah

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Diwali

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Eid

Question 41

What do people of Jewish faith eat during Hanukkah?

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Latkes

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Matzo

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Hamantaschen

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Rosh Hashanah

Question 42

Which of these is a symbol that represents Diwali?

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Diya

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Menorah

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Star of David

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Shamash

Question 43

What is the name of the Muslim festival that marks the end of Ramadan?

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Eid al-Fitr

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Eid al-Adha

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Hajj

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Muharram

Question 44

Which of these is a religious festival?

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Christmas

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Birthday

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Wedding

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School party

Question 45

Which of these is a Jewish holiday?

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Hanukkah

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Easter

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Christmas

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Thanksgiving

Question 46

Which of these is a symbol of Easter?

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Eggs

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Reindeer

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Santa Claus

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Candles

Question 47

Which of these is a Sikh festival?

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Vaisakhi

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Christmas

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Hanukkah

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Eid

Question 48

Circle the picture of the celebration in which people eat dumplings.

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Image of a Chinese New Year celebration

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Image of a Christian Christmas celebration

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Image of a Jewish Hanukkah celebration

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Image of a Hindu Diwali celebration

Question 49

Which of these activities is something people do during Diwali?

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Lighting lamps

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Singing carols

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Giving red envelopes

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Spinning a dreidel

Question 50

True or False: It is important to be respectful of other people's religious festivals.

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True

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False

Question 51

Which festival celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak?

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Guru Nanak's Birthday

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Vaisakhi

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Lohri

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Diwali

Question 52

What do people light during Hanukkah?

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A menorah

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A Christmas tree

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A Diwali lamp

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A Chinese lantern

Question 53

Which of these is NOT a way to celebrate Chinese New Year?

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Decorating with flowers

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Eating dumplings

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Setting off fireworks

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Giving red envelopes

Question 54

Which festival marks the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan?

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Eid-ul-Fitr

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Eid-ul-Adha

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Mawlid

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Ashura

Question 55

Which of these is a Sikh festival?

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Vaisakhi

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Hanukkah

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Eid-ul-Fitr

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Diwali

Question 56

What is the special food eaten during the Jewish festival of Passover?

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Matzah

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Hamantaschen

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Challah

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Latkes

Question 57

What does NOT help us prepare for Ramadan?

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Having parties

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Fasting

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Praying more often

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Giving to those in need

Question 58

What is the main reason we celebrate religious festivals?

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To remember important stories

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To have a party

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To get presents

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To eat lots of food

Question 59

Which special day is celebrated by Christians?

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Christmas

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Diwali

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Eid-ul-Fitr

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Hanukkah

Question 60

What has become a symbol of Christmas celebrations?

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Christmas tree

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Moon

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Star

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Cross

Question 61

Which festival is called the 'Festival of Lights'?

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Diwali

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Ramadan

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Christmas

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Easter

Question 62

What delicious food is often eaten to celebrate Hanukkah?

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Latkes

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Baklava

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Moon cakes

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Zongzi

Question 63

Which Muslim festival follows the fasting month of Ramadan?

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Eid-ul-Fitr

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Eid-ul-Adha

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Hajj

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Umrah

Question 64

Which festival do Sikhs specially celebrate?

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Vaisakhi

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Holi

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Diwali

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Navratri