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Winter Celebrations Around the World
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8th Grade
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Molly Lange
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of the article?
To inspire people to celebrate winter festivals around the world.
To persuade people to celebrate a new winter holiday.
To entertain the reader with a funny story and a holiday.
To inform the reader of different winter festivals all over.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason people used to light bonfires on the Winter Solstice?
To stay warm
To provide light
To coax the sun back
To honor the sun
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the date of Hanukkah change each year?
It depends on the Gregorian calendar.
It follows the lunar (moon) cycle.
It is always on December 25th.
It depends on which day of the week Christmas is held.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best completes the analogy? Diwali : India :: St. Lucia Day : ____________________
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Sweden
United States
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT true about St. Nicholas Day?
It honors a generous man.
It takes place on December 6th
It is popular in many European nations.
It is when most American children receive presents.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the article?
There are several different winter celebrations around the world.
Many winter celebrations involve candles.
Children are given presents in a lot of cultures.
All winter holidays are religious.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Most important Indian holiday
Hanukkah
Diwali
Kwanzaa
Epiphany
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