WorksheetsHappy Deepavali
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is Deepavali also known as?
The Festival of Darkness
The Festival of Lights
Diwali-Fest
Festival of Colours
What does Deepavali symbolize?
A lunar eclipse
The longest day of the year
The victory of light over darkness, and good over evil
The battle between wisdom and stupidity
How many days is Deepavali celebrated over?
3 days
5 days
7 days
9 days
How long ago do historians estimate Deepavali was first celebrated?
1000 years
1500 years
2000 years
2500+ years
Which one is the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi?
Members of different religions observe Deepavali in the same way.
True
False
Who celebrates Deepavali?
Hindus
Jains
Sikhs
All the above
Which of these is traditionally performed on the first day of Deepavali?
Dancing
Cleaning
Singing
Baking
What oil is traditionally used when lighting lamps in honor of Deepavali?
Vegetable
Olive
Mustard
Sesame
What do you traditionally eat at Deepavali?
Roti canai
Sweets
Little egg pastries
BBQ
People eat lots of sweets during Deepavali. What is the name for these delicious treats?
Kulfi
Baklava
Kofta
Mithai
What type of body art is often practiced by women during Deepavali?
Alta
Body painting
Henna
Beading
What activity do people do just before Deepavali in order to prepare for the arrival of the goddess Lakshmi?
Plant flowers
Do Rangoli
Wax their legs
Clean their houses
During the period of Deepavali, what activity is believed to bring you good luck for the year ahead?
Shaking hands
Dancing
Donating to charity
Prayer
Colourful decorations that are painted on the floor by the entrance to people’s homes. What are they called?
Paisley
Kalamkari
Henna
Rangoli
