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Quiz for L&I training

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which country 12 grapes are eaten during the New Years Eve at midnight?

a)

Japan

b)

Spain

c)

France

d)

Mexico

2.

Which New Year’s Eve tradition from the CIS countries started to become official as an annual

activity for families since the year 1917?

a)

Practicing ski

b)

Koleda

c)

Yolka

d)

Cheburashka

3.

In which region of the world there is the tradition of wearing red or yellow underwear for the

New Year´s celebration as a symbol of love and financial success?

a)

Africa

b)

North America

c)

Europe

d)

Latin America

4.

On which of the African countries, a reggae musical festival called Kilifi takes place? “ Lasting

from December 30 to January 2, it is held on a 20-acre plot of land beneath 1,000-year-old

baobab trees and features DJ sets, live music, organic food and drink stalls, and a water park.

The burning of a giant sculpture welcomes in the new year and symbolizes new beginnings and

the hope for a bright future”

a)

Nigeria

b)

Kenya

c)

South Africa

d)

Ghana

5.

Which African country uses the Coptic calendar and celebrates New Year on September 11?

a)

Ethiopia

b)

Tanzania

c)

Somalia

d)

Gambia

6.

Which are some of the most popular movies broadcasted during the New Year’s Eve?

a)

Home alone

b)

Irony of Fate

c)

Zolushka

d)

All of the above

7.

January gets its name from the ancient Roman god of gates and doors. Name this god.

a)

Janus

b)

Januerus

c)

Jaanus

d)

Anuarios

8.

If you lived in ancient Persia, what gift would you give out on New Year's?

a)

Rice

b)

Saffron

c)

Eggs

d)

All of the above

9.

What country rings in the New Year with bells coming from Buddhist temples?

a)

Thailand

b)

Korea

c)

Japan

d)

China

10.

Where is New Year's Eve known as Hogmanay?

a)

Scotland

b)

Ireland

c)

UK

d)

France

11.

What is eaten for the Jewish New Year?

a)

Honey and apples

b)

Humus and apples

c)

Rice and apples

d)

All of the above

12.

What is the most popular New Year's resolution?

a)

Get more money

b)

Get married

c)

Lose weight

d)

Health and happiness

13.

When did New Years Eve begin to be celebrated in Kazakhstan?

a)

mid-XIX century

b)

end of the XIX century

c)

beginning of the XX century

d)

end of the XVIII century

14.

How is “Father Frost” called in the Kazakh language?

a)

Alma ata

b)

Ded Moroz

c)

Ayaz ata

d)

Ak ata

15.

The first time that January 1st was celebrated as the beginning of a new year was in 153 B.C.

when the Romans moved the first month of their calendar back to January. For what reason did

the Romans do this?

a)

To coincide with elections of the two highest ranking Republic positions.

b)

To honor the god, Janus, god of beginnings and transitions.

c)

More sacred sheep were born in January than in February.

d)

To honor Tobasco, god of hangover relief.