Where do superstitions come from?

Where does the number 13 come from?

• The table

• The cristian religion

• The biblical last supper.

• With God and His family.

What is the name of phobia of the number 13?

• agoraphobia

• ailurophobia

• triskadekaitophobia

• aichmophobia

Where does the tradition of knocking on wood come from?

• Asia

• Ancient Indo-European

• North Korea

• The USA

What did they think happens when they touched the wood?

• They would cover their soul

• They would feel wild and free

• They would invoke protection.

• They believed in their future life

Besides the number 13, what other numbers have been avoided?

• 13, 6, 3

• 17, 14, 4, 1

• 23, 13, 3, 15

• 17, 13, 6, 30

Many common superstitions come from history of...

• Business

• Medicine

• Religion

• Sport

What is the number that scares Italians?

• 13

• 6

• 17

• 3

What does "skip" mean in the following sentence?

Many buildings around the world skip the thirteenth floor

• To avoid or leave out

• To be conscious

• To put an end

• To be afraid

Choose the correct synonym of the word "purpose"

"We forgot their original purpose."

• Cooperation

• Hard work

• Pretent

• Goal

What is NOT a reason people believe in superstitions?

• Because they grew up hearing about superstitions

• Because superstitions really do work

• Because superstitions give them a sense of control