Susperstitions

What is the fear of the number thirteen called?

• Triskaidekaphobia

• Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia

• Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia

• Arachibutyrophobia

Where did the superstition of knocking on wood originate from?

• Ancient Egyptians

• Ancient Greeks

• Ancient Romans

• Ancient Indo-Europeans

Why do many Italians fear the number 17?

• It can be rearranged to form the word 'death'

• It is associated with bad luck in Italian folklore

• It is the age at which Roman soldiers were conscripted

• It is the number of plagues in Italian history

What is the reason behind the superstition of not whistling backstage in theaters?

• To keep the audience quiet

• To maintain the seriousness of the performance

• To prevent accidents caused by stagehands

• To avoid disturbing the actors

Why do some people believe in superstitions even if they know they are irrational?

• Because they are based on scientific evidence

• Because they are taught by their family

• Because they are logical

• Because they are mentioned in religious texts

What is the common belief associated with the number four in some Asian languages?

• It is considered a lucky number

• It sounds like the word for 'death'

• It represents prosperity

• It is associated with love

Why do some buildings skip the thirteenth floor according to the text?

• To make the building look taller

• To save construction costs

• To follow architectural guidelines

• To avoid bad luck

Why are black cats considered unlucky in some cultures?

• Because they are associated with witches

• Because they are rare

• Because they are nocturnal

• Because they are aggressive