Quiz on the History of Halloween

What does Halloween celebrate?

• The arrival of spring

• The harvest season

• The lives of people who are no longer with us

• The birth of Jesus Christ

What festival did the Celts celebrate on the last day of October?

• All Saints' Day

• Samhain

• Harvest Festival

• All Hallows' Eve

Which empire conquered the Celts and influenced Halloween?

• The Roman Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The British Empire

What was the original name of the mass celebrated on November 1?

• Samhain

• Allhallowmas

• Halloween

• All Hallows' Day

What does 'All Hallows' Eve' refer to?

• The festival of Samhain

• The day after Halloween

• The evening before All Hallows' Day

• The first day of November

Why do people dress up in costumes on Halloween?

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What did people do to prevent spirits from raiding their villages?

• They left food at the edge of town

• They sang songs

• They built fences

• They lit bonfires

What is one theory about the origins of trick-or-treating?

• It started as a way to celebrate harvest

• It was a practice of asking for food in exchange for prayers for the dead

• It originated from a Christmas tradition

• It was a way to honor the saints

When did trick-or-treating start in the United States?

• During the Great Depression

• In the 1920s

• In the 1950s

• During World War II

What were early Halloween costumes often made from?

• Silk

• Plastic

• Straw

• Cotton