Diwali D&I Event

1. What is Diwali also known as? 

• 1. Festival of Gifts 

• 2. Festival of Sweets 

• 3. Festival of Lights 

• 4. Festival of Fireworks 

7. What language did the word "Deepavali" originate from? 

• 1. Tamil 

• 2. Hindi 

• 3. Telugu 

• 4. Sanskrit 

6. How many days is Diwali celebrated for? 

• 4 days

• 5 days

• 6 days

• 4. 7 days  

3. Which religion does not celebrate Diwali? 

• 1. Sikhism

• 2. Judaism

• 3. Jainism

• 4. Buddhism 

4. Whose return do the Hindus celebrate? 

• 1. Lord Ram 

• Lord Mahavira 

• 2. Lord Guru Hargobind 

• 3. Lord Ashoka 

5. Why do the Sikhs celebrate Diwali? 

• 1. Commemorate spiritual leader Guru Hargobind’s return to Amritsar in southern India 

• Commemorate spiritual leader Guru Hargobind’s return to Amritsar in northern India 

• 3. Commemorate spiritual leader Mahavira’s return to Amritsar in southern India  

• 4. Commemorate spiritual leader Mahavira’s return to Amritsar in northern India 

8. What is the common concept across all religious groups celebrating Diwali? 

• 1. New blessings

• 2. New victories

• 3. New beginnings

• 4. New friendship

9. Traditionally, what material is used to make pots used for holding candles?

• Glass

• 1. Alder woods

• 2. Plastic

• 3. Clay

10. What is Rangoli? 

• A traditional food

• A traditional dance

• A tradition cloth

• 4. A traditional art 

What can be used to create Rangolis? 

• Seeds

• Chalk

• Rice

• Flowers