Jack-o'-lantern Display and Halloween Facts

Jack-o'-lantern Display and Halloween Facts

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

2nd - 4th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video explores Halloween, a holiday with over 2,000 years of history, originating from the Celtic festival Samhain. It discusses the evolution of traditions like Jack-o'-lanterns, originally made from turnips, and the significance of Halloween colors. The video also covers the origins of trick-or-treating, modern costume trends, and Halloween's status as the second largest holiday in America. Additionally, it highlights record-breaking Jack-o'-lanterns.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ancient festival is considered the origin of Halloween?

Imbolc

Lughnasadh

Samhain

Beltane

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were turnips originally used for Jack-o'-lanterns?

They lasted longer

They were more colorful

They were abundant in ancient Britain and Ireland

They were easier to carve

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the colors orange and black represent in Halloween?

Orange for pumpkins and black for bats

Orange for the sun and black for the moon

Orange for fall and black for mystery

Orange for candy and black for costumes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original purpose of guising during Halloween?

To celebrate the harvest

To collect candy

To ward off evil spirits

To entertain neighbors

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which characters are most popular for modern Halloween costumes?

Historical figures

Animals and fairies

Vampires and zombies

Superheroes and princesses

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the second largest holiday in America after Christmas?

Independence Day

Halloween

Easter

Thanksgiving

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how much do people spend on Halloween in America?

$1 billion

$500 million

$5 billion

$2 billion

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