The Origins and Evolution of Halloween
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English
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9th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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Charlene Dubuque
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What ancient festival is Halloween rooted in?
Samhain
Beltane
Lughnasadh
Imbolc
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of lighting bonfires and wearing costumes during Samhain?
To ward off roaming ghosts
To celebrate the harvest
To welcome the winter
To honor the gods
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What Christian holiday was established to replace pagan festivals like Samhain?
All Saints' Day
Christmas
Easter
Pentecost
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which immigrant groups brought Halloween to North America in the 19th century?
Irish and Scottish
English and Welsh
German and Dutch
French and Spanish
Tags
CCSS.W.9-10.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What modern activity is commonly associated with Halloween?
Trick-or-treating
Easter egg hunting
Thanksgiving dinner
Valentine's Day cards
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