Halloween History Quiz

Which ancient festival is believed to have influenced the modern celebration of Halloween?

• Roman festival of Pomona.

• Greek festival of Hecate.

• Egyptian festival of Osiris.

• Celtic festival of Samhain

What does the word 'Halloween' mean?

• All Hallows' Eve

• Trick or treat

• Costume party

• October 31st

Which country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?

• United States

• Mexico

• Scotland

• Ireland

What is the traditional Halloween activity of bobbing for apples?

• Bobbing for apples is a traditional Halloween activity where participants try to grab apples from a large basin or bucket filled with water using only their mouths.

• Bobbing for apples is a traditional Halloween activity where participants try to grab apples from a small bowl filled with water using only their mouths.

• Bobbing for apples is a traditional Halloween activity where participants try to grab oranges from a large basin or bucket using only their mouths.

• Bobbing for apples is a traditional Halloween activity where participants try to grab apples from a large basin or bucket using only their hands.

What were the original Jack-o'-lanterns made from?

• Apples or pears.

• Cucumbers or zucchinis.

• Turnips or potatoes

• Carrots or radishes.

Which animal is often associated with Halloween?

• black cat

• vampire

• pumpkin

• witch

What is the purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween?

• To hide one's identity and commit mischief on Halloween.

• To honor and remember the dead on Halloween.

• To scare people and play pranks on Halloween.

• To dress up and participate in the festive spirit of Halloween.

What is the traditional Halloween candy given to trick-or-treaters?

• candy corn

• chocolate bars

• gummy bears

• sour patch kids

Which famous magician died on Halloween?

• Criss Angel

• Penn Jillette

• David Copperfield

• Harry Houdini

What is the traditional Halloween color?

• black

• purple

• green

• orange