Susperstitions

Susperstitions

5th Grade

8 Qs

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Susperstitions

Susperstitions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the fear of the number thirteen called?

Triskaidekaphobia

Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia

Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia

Arachibutyrophobia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where did the superstition of knocking on wood originate from?

Ancient Egyptians

Ancient Greeks

Ancient Romans

Ancient Indo-Europeans

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

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