Untitled Quiz

What is triskaidekaphobia?

• Fear of the number twelve

• Fear of the number thirteen

• Fear of the number fourteen

• Fear of the number fifteen

Where does the tradition of knocking on wood come from?

• From ancient Indo-Europeans

• From Romans

• From Chinese

• From Japanese

What is the reason behind the fear of the number 13 in Western cultures?

• Due to its association with bad luck in ancient folklore

• Because of its connection to the Last Supper

• As a result of superstitions related to Friday the 13th

• Because it is considered an unlucky number in astrology

Where does the ban on whistling in the theater come from?

• From the Chinese

• From the Japanese

• From the Romans

• From the ancient Indo-Europeans

Why do many people adhere to superstitions?

• Because of scientific evidence

• Because of religious beliefs

• Because of cultural habits

• Because of personal experience

What explanation for superstitions is offered in the text?

• They are based on random coincidences

• They are based on historical events

• They are based on religious beliefs

• They are based on scientific facts

What superstition is associated with the number 14?

• Fourteen - the number of love

• Fourteen - the number of wealth

• Fourteen - the number of death

• Fourteen - the number of happiness

Why do many buildings skip the 13th floor?

• Because of religious beliefs

• Because of cultural habits

• Because of scientific evidence

• Because of historical events

What explanation is offered for superstitions regarding theatrical decorations?

• They attract spirits

• They prevent disasters

• They bring bad luck

• They bring good luck

Why might some superstitions seem reasonable?

• Due to cultural habits

• Because of religious beliefs

• Due to psychological biases

• Because of scientific evidence