Halloween History

Halloween History

9th - 12th Grade

11 Qs

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Halloween History

Halloween History

Assessment

Quiz

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Valerie Sanguinetti

Used 16+ times

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the Celtic harvest festival that many believe Halloween originated from?

Lammas

Samhain

Imbolc

Beltane

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient Celtic festival marked the beginning of the winter season and is considered to be the precursor to Halloween?

Lughnasadh

Imbolc

Samhain

Beltane

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the ancient Celts believe about the boundary between the living and the dead on Halloween?

The ancient Celts believed that the dead could cross over into the world of the living on Halloween.

The boundary between the living and the dead was blurred or nonexistent.

The ancient Celts believed that the living and the dead could communicate with each other on Halloween.

The ancient Celts believed that the boundary between the living and the dead was guarded by spirits on Halloween.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the ancient Celts do to ward off evil spirits on Halloween?

They would perform rituals and sacrifices.

They would light bonfires and wear costumes.

They would recite ancient chants and spells.

They would create protective amulets and talismans.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Jack-o'-lantern in Halloween tradition?

The Jack-o'-lantern is a symbol of Halloween and originated from a German tradition of carving turnips.

The Jack-o'-lantern is a symbol of Halloween and originated from a Scottish folktale about a mischievous spirit.

The Jack-o'-lantern is a symbol of Halloween and originated from a Native American tradition.

The Jack-o'-lantern is a symbol of Halloween and originated from an Irish folktale about Stingy Jack.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did Halloween traditions start to include costumes and trick-or-treating?

ancient Egypt

medieval times

early 20th century

late 19th century

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the origin of the phrase 'trick or treat'?

The phrase 'trick or treat' originated in Asia and is associated with New Year's Eve.

The phrase 'trick or treat' originated in Europe and is associated with Christmas.

The phrase 'trick or treat' originated in North America and is associated with Halloween.

The phrase 'trick or treat' originated in South America and is associated with Easter.

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