
Ancient Halloween Traditions Quiz
Authored by Mae Hennagan
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
What is Samhain?
The Celtic New Year's Eve
The Roman holiday Pomona Day
The Mexican Day of the Dead
The celebration of All Saints Day
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
Which ancient group of people celebrated Samhain?
The Celts
The Druids
The Romans
The Egyptians
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
What did the Celts believe about Samhain? (Choose 2)
It marked the beginning of darkness
It was a time for harvest celebrations
It was the day when the dead could walk with the living
It was a time to honor saints and the dead
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
What did bonfires symbolize during Samhain?
Welcoming evil spirits and witches
Celebrating the return of lightness
Providing food and comfort to the dead
Predicting the future
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
What were early jack-o'-lanterns made of?
Turnips, potatoes or beets
Pumpkins
Apples and nuts
Animal skins
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
What was the purpose of apple bobbing during Samhain?
To predict the future
To honor the dead
To celebrate the harvest
To scare away evil spirits
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
Why did the Roman Catholic Church turn November 1 into a holiday?
To honor saints
To celebrate the harvest
To scare away evil spirits
To predict the future
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