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History of Valentine's Day

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The beginnings of Valentine's Day began as pagan festivals in

a)

Rome

b)

Greece

c)

England

d)

Scotland

e)

United States

2.

In the Valentine's Day story Emperor Claudius forbid young men in his army to

a)

Marry

b)

Take a vacation

c)

Be late

d)

Eat Chocolate

e)

Fight

3.

In the Valentine's Day story Father Valentine was jailed for

a)

Marrying couples

b)

Taking a vacation

c)

Yelling at the Emperor

d)

Eating Chocolate

e)

Fighting

4.

In the Valentine's Day story the first valentine sent from Father Valentine was sent from

a)

Jail

b)

China

c)

Mt. Everest

d)

School

e)

Washington DC

5.

Cupid is based on the Roman god of

a)

Love

b)

Water

c)

Joy

d)

Fire

e)

Anger

6.

Valentine's Day and love became linked in the middle ages when a poet linked the the day with the mating season for

a)

Birds

b)

Deer

c)

Squirrels

d)

Rabbits

e)

Whales

7.

Valentine's Day comes in #2 in the US for most cards mailed, what holiday is #1?

a)

Christmas

b)

Mother's Day

c)

Halloween

d)

Easter

e)

Presidents Day

8.

What is the #1 present given for Valentine's Day?

a)

Candy

b)

Flowers

c)

Jewelry

d)

Socks

9.

Around 6 million couples will do what, the ultimate romantic gesture, on Valentine's Day?

a)

Get Engaged

b)

Go to Dinner

c)

Go to a Movie

d)

Watch Netflix

10.

Chocolates in heart boxes were first produced by

a)

Cadbury

b)

Hershey

c)

Mars

d)

Lindt

11.

True or False: No one ever gets their pets gifts on Valentine's Day

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which is the most popular saying for Valentine cards?

a)

"I love you"

b)

"Be my Valentine"

c)

"Will you marry me?"

13.

_______________ is known as the "Mother of the American Valentine".

a)

Mother Teresa

b)

Mother Hubbard

c)

Big Mama

d)

Esther Howland

14.

What kind of flowers are traditionally given to symbolize love?

a)

Yellow Dandelions

b)

Pink Carnations

c)

Sunflowers

d)

Red Roses

15.

If Mr. Connelly bought a dozen roses for $57.00. How much was each rose?

a)

$3.75

b)

$4.25

c)

$4.50

d)

$4.75

16.

What country started the tradition of sending Valentines?

a)

England

b)

Italy

c)

Scotland

d)

Turkey

17.

Who is the Greek Goddess of love?

a)

Venus

b)

Aphrodite

c)

Athena

d)

Hera

18.
Valentine's Day is on__________.
a)
December 25
b)
January 1
c)
February 14
d)
July 4
19.
How much does the average American spend on Valentine’s Day?
a)
$25
b)
$50
c)
$75
d)
$100
20.

What color represents Valentine's Day?

a)

Blue

b)

Green

c)

Red