The Origins of Halloween Brainpop

What is the origin of Halloween according to the video?

• It started in America 500 years ago.

• It began more than 2,000 years ago in ancient Britain and Ireland.

• It was created by the Romans in the 1st century.

• It originated in France during the Middle Ages.

What was the name of the festival celebrated by the Celts on October 31st?

• Feralia

• Pomona

• Samhain

• Christmas

What was one way the Celts tried to keep supernatural beings at bay?

• By building fences around their homes.

• By leaving food outside their houses.

• By lighting candles in every room.

• By singing songs all night.

Which Roman holiday honored the dead and later combined with Samhain?

• Saturnalia

• Feralia

• Lupercalia

• Bacchanalia

What was the Roman holiday that honored the goddess of fruit orchards?

• Feralia

• Pomona

• Saturnalia

• Lupercalia

What symbol is associated with Pomona?

• A grape

• A pomegranate

• An apple

• A fig

When did Christianity reach the British Isles according to the text?

• 1st century

• 2nd century

• 4th and 5th century

• 6th century

What happened to the old holidays when Christianity reached the British Isles?

• They were completely forgotten.

• They were banned by law.

• They were still celebrated in many places.

• They were replaced by new holidays.

What did the Celts believe about fairies and goblins during Samhain?

• They would grant wishes.

• They would roam the earth.

• They would disappear forever.

• They would turn into humans.

What is the main topic of the text?

• The history of Christmas

• The origins of Halloween

• The Roman Empire

• The life of the Celts