Halloween Quiz

What ancient festival is considered the origin of Halloween?

• Samhain

• Feralia

• All Saints' Day

• All Souls' Day

When is Halloween celebrated each year?

• November 2

• November 1

• October 31

• October 30

What did the Celts believe happened on the night before their new year?

• The harvest would fail

• Animals would speak

• The sun would not rise

• Ghosts returned to earth

Which Roman goddess was honored during the festival that influenced Halloween?

• Minerva

• Juno

• Pomona

• Venus

What was the purpose of the soul cakes given during All Souls' Day?

• To predict the future

• To appease the ghosts

• To celebrate the harvest

• To honor the living

Which group of immigrants helped popularize Halloween in America?

• Germans

• Irish

• Spanish

• Italians

What was a common activity during early Halloween celebrations in America?

• Haunted houses

• Costume contests

• Play parties

• Trick-or-treating

What did people do to avoid being recognized by ghosts on Halloween?

• Leave food outside

• Wear masks

• Light bonfires

• Sing songs

What is the estimated amount Americans spend annually on Halloween?

• $15 billion

• $11 billion

• $20 billion

• $5 billion

What was the main focus of Halloween celebrations by the 1920s and 1930s?

• Superstitions

• Community-centered activities

• Religious rituals

• Ghost stories