WorksheetsHalloween
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
When did the Celts celebrate Samhain?
the beginning of August
mid-September
the end of October
the beginning of November
The Celts celebrated the ________ during Samhain.
end of the rainy season
beginning of summer
end of harvest season
founding of their civilization
The Celts wore costumes on Samhain to
celebrate their country’s independence.
imitate the crops they grew.
hide from their neighbors.
scare away spirits.
Today, we put out candy for trick-or-treaters.
What did the Celts originally leave out for spirits?
clothing and money
food and money
dolls and clothing
food and drinks
Which of the following is true about the Celts?
They believed in gods, ghosts and fairies.
They lived in what is now Mexico.
They invented candy.
They celebrated Samhain twice a year.
Which of the following best describes All Hallows’ Eve?
a Celtic holiday that replaced a Christian holiday
a name for Halloween that originated in the United States
a Christian holiday that replaced Samhain
another name for Samhain
What happened when the Christians arrived in Celtic civilization?
Many Celts converted to Christianity.
They all left after only a few months.
They moved Samhain to December.
The Celts rejected Christianity completely.
Which of the following does not describe how Halloween is celebrated in the United States?
People dress up in costumes.
People carve pumpkins to make jack-o-lanterns.
Religious centers put out food to keep ghosts away.
none of the above
True or False:
Halloween is still a religious holiday.
True
False
Which of the following is a holiday similar to Halloween?
Diwali
Boxing Day
Cinco de Mayo
Día de los Muertos
