The History of Halloween
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What activity do children in North America often engage in as Halloween approaches?
Flying kites
Visiting pumpkin patches
Planting trees
Going to the beach
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary purpose of the Celtic festival of Samhain?
To honor the sun
To celebrate the harvest
To predict the future
To welcome spring
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Christian Church influence the Celtic festival of Samhain?
By turning it into a summer festival
By banning it completely
By merging it with All Souls Day
By making it a festival of lights
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a hybrid in the context of Halloween's evolution in America?
A type of Halloween parade
A special Halloween treat
A blend of European and American traditions
A new type of costume
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original purpose of dressing up in costumes on All Hallows Eve?
To scare away animals
To disguise oneself from ghosts
To celebrate the harvest
To entertain neighbors
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the role of 'soul cakes' in early Halloween traditions?
To be thrown into bonfires
To be eaten during parades
To be given in exchange for prayers
To be used as decorations
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did some people start handing out sweets on Halloween?
To celebrate a good harvest
To honor the spirits
To prevent pranks
To encourage more visitors
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