WorksheetsValentine’s Day
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 37mins
There is only one St. Valentine
True
False
St. Valentine’s legend emphasizes him as a _________
Doctor
Romantic
Leader
Hero
Some believe St. Valentine’s Day is in the middle of February to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of ___________
Christmas
Easter
Lupercalia
Liberalia
Who declared February 14th St. Valentine’s Day in the seventh century?
George Washington
Pope Gelasius
Queen Mary II
King Tut
Written Valentine’s were popular as far back as the _______ _____
first century
renaissance period
middle ages
Roman Empire
Valentine’s Day is only celebrated in the United States
True
False
During which time period did American’s begin exchanging hand-made valentines?
1700s
1900s
2010s
1300s
Who was St. Valentine?
A merchant who sold hand-made scarves to adults.
A priest who married people against the will of the Emperor Claudius II.
A carpenter who made wooden hearts
A musician who performed for orphans
What is the most recognized Valentine’s Day shape?
Circle
Cross
Star
Heart
Why were men not allowed to get married in the third century?
They did not want to get married
They were to sick
The Emperor believed that single men made better soldiers.
They did not know what marriage was.
What was the closing used by St. Valentine in his letters?
“With love”
“Yours truly”
Your Valentine”
”Best wishes”
The number of cards sold each year for Valentine’s Day ranks second only to which holiday?
Easter
July 4th
Christmas
Mother’s Day
Who is known as the Greek god of mischief?
Zeus
Hercules
Pollux
Cupid
What does the word “cupido” mean?
Love
Hate
Desire
Faith
Cupid often went around striking gods and humans with his _______________ to make them fall in love.
Bow and arrow
Sword
Club
Feather
Was Valentine’s Day always about celebrating love?
No
Yes
The first Valentine was written from a
House
Church
Prison
School
Why was February 14th chosen as the day to celebrate Valentine’s Day?
It is during winter
It is thought to be the start of birds’ mating season
it reminds everyone of love
it is the second month of the year
Legend says that St. Valentine fell in love with someone while in prison, who did he fall in love with?
Another prisoner
The jailor’s daughter
His wife
The prison guard
What is a common gift for Valentine’s Day?
Flowers
Gift card
Money
Shoes
