Diwali Quiz

Which religion celebrates Diwali?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

What is the goddess Lakshmi the goddess of?

• Wealth and growth

• Love and beauty

• Wisdom and knowledge

• War and destruction

What happens on day four?

• It is the main day of the festival.

• Parents give children new clothes and jewelry.

• Everyone wears new clothes and jewelry to the temple.

How do people typically celebrate New Year's Eve?

• By decorating doorsteps with sand paintings

• By exchanging gifts

• By praying for protection against untimely death

• By lighting clay lamps

What is the meaning of the word 'lunar'?

• Not at a good time (e.g., sooner than expected)

• Related to the making of money

• Usual, based on tradition or culture

• Related to the moon

What is the meaning of the word 'customary'?

• Usual, based on tradition or culture

• A design with a repeated form

• A brother or sister

• A sticky substance, glue

What is the meaning of the word 'prosperity'?

• Related to the making of money

• Wealth and growth

• Unlike any other

• Not at a good time (e.g., sooner than expected)

How many days does this festival last?

• one

• five

• three

What country mainly celebrates Diwali?

• India

• China

• Japan

The most ​ (a)   ​ holiday in the ​ (b)   calendar is Diwali, the Festival of Lights.

• joyful
• Hindu