WorksheetsDiwali
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What date will Diwali be this year?
25th December
30th November
7th November
4th December
What was the name of Rama's father?
Lakshmana
Bharata
Sita
Dasharatha
Why did King Dasharatha banish Rama?
He was jealous of him.
He loved his wife more than he loved Rama.
He didn't like him.
He didn't want to break his promise to his wife.
Who was the holy man, really?
He was Ravanna.
He was a tramp.
He was a king.
He was a teacher.
Which religion or religions celebrate Diwali?
Hinduism.
Islam.
Buddhism.
Hinduism and Sikhism.
According to Hindus, what is the message of the Rama and Sita story?
It tells people to light lamps.
It celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
It tells people to love their wife or husband.
It tells people that the gods will help them conquer their enemies.
How are Rangoli patterns made?
They are made with chalk.
They are made with sand.
They are made with anything colourful.
They are made with rice and lentils.
How many gods are there in the Hindu religion?
There are three gods.
There are seven gods.
There is one god, but the god has many avatars or lesser gods.
There are more than ten gods.
What is the name of the little lamps that the people of Ayodhya lighted for Rama and Sita?
Candles.
Oil lamps.
Diwas.
Rangolis.
Why did Sita step out of the magic circle?
She wanted to find Rama.
She had to cook the dinner.
She wanted to go hunting.
She wanted to give the holy man food.
Who had ten heads?
Rama.
King Dasharatha's wife.
Hanuman.
Ravanna.
Who told Rama where Sita was?
Hanuman.
Lakshmana.
No one.
Ravanna.
What is the modern name for Lanka?
India.
Sri Lanka.
Easter Island.
Burma.
Why did the gods help Rama defeat Ravanna?
They wanted to be sure that good would win over evil.
They wanted Rama and Sita to be happy.
They felt sorry for Rama.
They didn't like Ravanna.
Which of these celebrations is NOT a part of Diwali?
People go to church.
People give each other presents.
People eat special food.
People decorate their houses.
