History of Valentines Day

Between the 5th and 15th centuries in Europe, people mostly exchanged handmade ________ with love notes inside.

• dreams

• cards

• sleeves

• chocolates

What is the main idea of the Changing Traditions paragraph?

• How Valentine's traditions have changed over time.

• How we celebrate Valentine's today.

• Why the Emperor banned marriages.

• What Valentine's Day is known for

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 considered a precursor to Valentine's Day?

• A) Saturnalia

• B) Lupercalia

• C) Bacchanalia

• D) Floralia

Which Roman god is often associated with Valentine's Day due to his role in love and attraction?

• A) Mars

• B) Jupiter

• C) Cupid

• D) Neptune

In which century did Valentine's Day become associated with romantic love?

• A) 11th century

• B) 14th century

• C) 17th century

• D) 19th century

Who was the English poet that popularized the romantic aspect of Valentine's Day in his works?

• A) Geoffrey Chaucer

• B) William Shakespeare

• C) John Milton

• D) Edmund Spenser