Halloween - Myths & Legends

Halloween - Myths & Legends

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video debunks common myths about Halloween, exploring its historical roots, the evolution of Jack O Lanterns, the significance of costumes, and the origins of trick or treating. It also compares Halloween with Dia de Los Muertos and addresses misconceptions about Halloween being Satanic.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original festival that influenced the modern celebration of Halloween?

Dia de Los Muertos

Samhain

Beltane

All Saints Day

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What vegetable was originally used to make Jack O' Lanterns in Ireland?

Carrot

Turnip

Potato

Pumpkin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of wearing costumes during the early celebrations of Halloween?

To scare away spirits

To celebrate harvest

To entertain neighbors

To mimic celebrities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which festival is often mistakenly thought to be the Aztec version of Halloween?

Samhain

Dia de Los Muertos

Beltane

All Souls Day

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original purpose of trick-or-treating?

To pray for the dead

To perform tricks

To scare neighbors

To collect candy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Catholic Church influence the celebration of Halloween?

By promoting it as a harvest festival

By associating it with Christmas

By combining it with All Saints Day

By banning it

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about Halloween's association with?

Cultural festivals

Christian saints

Devil worship

Harvest celebrations