Diwali quiz

Who was banished from his country by his father, King Dashrath?

• Hanuman

• Ravan

• Lakshmi

• Ram

For how many years was Ram told to live in the forest?

• 16 years

• 10 years

• 14 years

• 12 years

Who kidnapped Ram's wife, Sita?

• A ten-headed demon king

• A monkey general

• A warrior prince

• A forest spirit

What is Diwali also known as?

• Festival of Lights

• Festival of Songs

• Festival of Flowers

• Festival of Colors

Which religions celebrate Diwali?

• Hinduism and Christianity

• Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism

• Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism

• Hinduism and Buddhism

What does Diwali celebrate?

• The triumph of good over evil

• The beginning of winter

• The new lunar year

• The harvest season

What are the special lamps called that are lit during Diwali?

• Candles

• Torches

• Diaz

• Lanterns

What is believed to drive away darkness and evil forces during Diwali?

• Dancing

• The sound of drums

• The presence of light

• Singing