Deepavali Quiz (P5 & P6)

Q1. What is the fundamental reason for celebrating Deepavali?

• to symbolise the victory, wealth and good over evil.

• to symbolise the triumph of day over night and good over evil.

• to symbolise the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

• to symbolise the wealth, prosperity and good over evil.

Q2. What are the traditional outfits that men wear during Deepavali?

• Dhoti & Kurta

• Kurta & Pajama

• Kurta & Chudittar

• Sherwani & Coat

Q3. When do people take oil bath as traditional ritual of Deepavali?

• the night on the eve of Deepavali;
• the morning on the day of Deepavali;
• the afternoon on the day of Deepavali;
• the evening on the day of Deepavali;

Q4. What are the practices Hindus follow on the day of Deepavali? (Choose more than one)

• Get blessings from elders

• Wear black colour outfits

• Visits relatives & friends

• Honour and pray to ancestors

• Take oil bath

Q5. How is Deepavali celebrated in Singapore? (Choose more than one answer)

• Buy traditional clothing, festival food and decorations
• Conduct donation drives, distribute food and essentials to migrant workers & less-privileged people

• Decorate home and perform festival rituals

• Participate in community prayers at a Hindu temple
• Visit Little India to observe cultural performances and do shopping