ACN Diwali Quiz

Diwali is Indian new year

• True

• False

How many days does Diwali last?

• 5

• 7

• 11

• 14

Answer explanation

Diwali lasts for five days, from the 13th day of the dark half of the lunar month Ashvina to the second day of the light half of the lunar month Karttika. (The corresponding dates in the Gregorian calendar usually fall in late October and November.)

The name Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali. What is dipavali’s English translation?

• colourful lights

• victory of lights

• group of lights

• row of lights

Answer explanation

The name Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali, meaning “row of lights” in English.

Diwali is not a major religious festival in which religion?

• Sikhism

• Judaism

• Jainism

• Hinduism

Answer explanation

Diwali is one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism,  Jainism, and Sikhism (not Judaism).

Members of different religions observe Diwali in the same way.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Members of different religions do not celebrate Diwali in the same way; observances of Diwali differ depending on region and tradition.

What does Deepavali symbolizes

• It tells people to light lamps

• It tells people to love their wife or husband.

• It celebrates the triumph of good over evil.

• It tells people that the gods will help them conquer their enemies.

When does Deepavali occur

• On a full moon night

• During the eclipse of the moon

• On a new moon night

• During the eclipse of the moon

Which of the following rituals is done on the morning of Deepavali?

• A cold shower

• A hot bath

• An oil bath

What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Deepavali?

• Olive Oil

• Vegetable Oil

• Corn Oil

• Mustard Oil

What is the traditional food during Diwali?

• Curry

• Kebab

• Sweets