History of Valentine's Day

It is believed that Valentine's Day began in _____________.

• Italy in 210 AD

• Rome in 270 AD

• United States 270 AD

• none of the above

Who was responsible for secretly marrying couples?

• Emperor Claudius II

• Bishop Valentine

• Bishop Cadbury

• none of the above

On what day was Bishop Valentine killed for standing up for what he believed in?

• February 10

• February 11

• February 12

• February 14

Valentine's Day celebration received this name because of...

• Saint Patrick

• Santa Claus

• Saint Valentine

• Jesus Christ

Valentine's Day has origins in...

• New York

• Paris

• São Paulo

• Rome

The roots of Valentine's Day go back to which ancient Roman festival?

• Saturnalia

• Lupercalia

• Floralia

• Quinquatria

When did Valentine's Day become affiliated with love and romance?

• in the 1900s

• in the 1800s

• in the 1300s

• in the 1700s

What ancient Roman festival is believed to be a precursor to Valentine's Day?

• A) Saturnalia

• B) Lupercalia

• C) Bacchanalia

• D) Floralia

Which Roman Emperor is said to have executed Saint Valentine?

• A) Emperor Nero

• B) Emperor Augustus

• C) Emperor Claudius II

• D) Emperor Constantine

What was the primary reason Emperor Claudius II banned marriages?

• A) To increase tax revenue

• B) To prevent political alliances

• C) To strengthen his army

• D) To control population growth