Celebrations and Traditions: Explore the World's Cultural Heritage

Question 1

What is a common tradition during Christmas?

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Exchanging presents

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Eating hot cross buns

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Lighting a bonfire

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Going on a ghost hunt

Question 2

When we celebrate Christmas, what do people often put on the highest branch of their Christmas tree?

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A star

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A bell

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A present

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a food that people in the United Kingdom eat during Easter?

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Roast beef

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Hot cross buns

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Chocolate eggs

Question 4

On Easter Sunday, what is the name of the special ceremony that happens in churches?

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The Easter Vigil

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The Easter Parade

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The Easter Egg Hunt

Question 5

Chinese New Year is celebrated to welcome the arrival of...

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

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Winter

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a way to celebrate Christmas?

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Eating a hot cross bun

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Exchanging gifts

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Decorating a tree

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Singing carols

Question 7

Which celebration happens in the winter?

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Christmas

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Easter

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Diwali

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Eid

Question 8

What do we call something that is passed down from generation to generation?

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A tradition

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A hobby

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A habit

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A rule

Question 9

What is a special food that people eat during Diwali?

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Laddu

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Pumpkin pie

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Roast turkey

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Pancakes

Question 10

In Chinese culture, the symbol of good luck is the:

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Dragon

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Cat

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Snake

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Rat

Question 11

Which type of dance is a famous part of Indian culture?

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Bharatanatyam

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Ballet

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Tap dance

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Salsa

Question 12

When we have special days to celebrate, what do we often do together?

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Eat special foods

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Go to school

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Take a nap

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Wash our clothes

Question 13

We celebrate Christmas in December to remember the birth of who?

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Jesus

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Father Christmas

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The Queen

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Our family

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a tradition associated with Diwali?

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Decorating with pumpkins

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Lighting diyas

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Wearing new clothes

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Giving gifts

Question 15

What do people often do on Bonfire Night in the UK?

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Light bonfires and set off fireworks

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Go trick-or-treating

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Sing carols

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Eat mince pies

Question 16

True or False: All celebrations involve having a party.

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False

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True

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a benefit of celebrating traditions?

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Wasting time and resources

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Creating a sense of community

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Preserving cultural heritage

Question 18

When do Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus?

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Christmas

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Easter

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New Year

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Thanksgiving

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a special event?

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Monday

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Birthday

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Wedding

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Christmas

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a reason why people celebrate birthdays?

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To celebrate our accomplishments

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To mark the day we were born

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To receive gifts

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To wish for the future

Question 21

What helps us understand what makes a community unique?

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Learning about their traditions

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Talking to our friends

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Reading stories

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Watching TV

Question 22

What is the name of the Indian festival of lights?

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Diwali

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Hanukkah

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Eid

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Christmas

Question 23

Which of these is a British party?

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Bonfire Night

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Chinese New Year

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St. Patrick's Day

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Thanksgiving

Question 24

Christians celebrate a special day called what?

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Christmas

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Diwali

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Eid

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Hanukkah

Question 25

What is the Jewish festival of lights called?

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Hanukkah

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Rosh Hashanah

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Yom Kippur

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Passover

Question 26

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival of lights. What do people light during Hanukkah?

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Oil lamps

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Candles

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Torches

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Lanterns

Question 27

Christmas is a special time for many people. What is a common symbol of Christmas?

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A Christmas tree

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A menorah

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A shamrock

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A crescent moon

Question 28

Eid ul-Fitr is a special celebration for Muslims. Why do people celebrate Eid ul-Fitr?

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To mark the end of Ramadan

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To welcome the new year

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To honor the prophet Muhammad

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To celebrate the harvest

Question 29

Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. Who did Lord Rama defeat in the story of Dussehra?

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Ravana

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Kumbhakarna

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Indrajit

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Meghnad

Question 30

Passover is a special Jewish festival that celebrates freedom. What is the traditional food eaten during Passover?

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Matzah

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Hamantaschen

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Sufganiyot

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Kugel

Question 31

Which festival do Jewish people celebrate to remember receiving the Torah?

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Shavuot

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Hanukkah

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Rosh Hashanah

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Yom Kippur

Question 32

What does it mean to respect different traditions?

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To understand and appreciate them

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To agree with them

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To ignore them

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To laugh at them

Question 33

Birthdays are special days when we celebrate. Which of these is NOT a way we celebrate birthdays?

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Going to school as usual

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Eating delicious cake

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Singing the "Happy Birthday" song

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Opening presents from friends and family

Question 34

Diwali is a festival celebrated by people of the Hindu religion. Which of these is a religious celebration?

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Diwali, the festival of lights

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Chinese New Year, the celebration of the new year

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Guy Fawkes Night, the celebration of a historical event

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Bonfire Night, the celebration of warmth and light

Question 35

Diwali is a festival celebrated in India. What is a traditional food eaten during Diwali?

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Laddu, a sweet ball-shaped dessert

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Pumpkin pie, a sweet dish

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Roast turkey, a savory dish

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Gingerbread cookies, a sweet treat

Question 36

The United Kingdom has many traditional celebrations. Which of these is a traditional British celebration?

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Maypole dancing, a colorful and energetic dance around a decorated pole

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Mardi Gras, a festival with parades and masks

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St. Patrick's Day, a celebration of Irish culture

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Oktoberfest, a beer festival

Question 37

Hanukkah is a festival celebrated by Jewish people. What is the name of the Jewish festival of lights?

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Hanukkah, the festival of lights

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Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year

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Passover, the celebration of freedom

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Purim, the celebration of a miraculous rescue

Question 38

Festivals are a time for celebration and joy. Which of these is NOT a reason why people celebrate festivals?

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To go to school and learn

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To have fun and enjoy the festivities

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To remember and honor important events

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To strengthen community bonds and bring people closer

Question 39

Traditions can change over time as our world changes. How do traditions change over time?

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They adapt and change to fit new ways of life

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They stay exactly the same, never changing

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They completely disappear and are forgotten

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They become more religious and focused on faith

Question 40

We remember people who have passed away on a special day. What is the name of this day?

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Remembrance Day

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Christmas

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Halloween

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New Year's Day

Question 41

The Jewish festival of lights is called?

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Hanukkah

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Rosh Hashanah

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Passover

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Yom Kippur

Question 42

Weddings are a celebration of:

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Love and commitment

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Starting a family

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Getting presents

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Having a party

Question 43

The Muslim festival that marks the end of Ramadan is called:

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Eid al-Fitr

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Eid al-Adha

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Hajj

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Mawlid

Question 44

The Chinese New Year is also known as?

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Spring Festival

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Dragon Boat Festival

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Mid-Autumn Festival

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Qingming Festival

Question 45

Which holiday do Christians celebrate in December?

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Christmas

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Easter

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Halloween

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Thanksgiving

Question 46

Why do people celebrate birthdays?

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To do all of these things

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To remember their birth

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To get presents

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To have a party

Question 47

Which celebration do people dress up in scary costumes and go trick-or-treating?

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Halloween

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Thanksgiving

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Diwali

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Christmas

Question 48

What is the special food that people in the United States eat on Thanksgiving?

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Turkey

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Tacos

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Pasta

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Sushi

Question 49

Why do people celebrate traditions?

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To pass on important beliefs and customs

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To just have fun

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To eat special food

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To get presents

Question 50

What is the name of the Jewish festival where people light candles?

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Hanukkah

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Diwali

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Kwanzaa

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Ramadan

Question 51

Which is NOT a way to celebrate your birthday?

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Going to school

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Having a party

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Eating a special cake

Question 52

What does the color red symbolize during Chinese New Year celebrations?

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Good luck and happiness

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Wealth

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Anger

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Sadness

Question 53

What is something that can be passed down from one generation to the next?

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Family stories

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The latest gadgets

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Fast food

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New clothes

Question 54

What is the reason we have wedding ceremonies?

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To celebrate two people getting married

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To just follow a tradition

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To get lots of presents

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To have a fun party

Question 55

What is something special that only a certain group of people might do?

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Wearing a special outfit called a kilt

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Watching movies

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Playing soccer

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Eating pizza

Question 56

On which day do people exchange gifts to celebrate Christmas?

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December 25th

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October 31st

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November 24th

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March 17th