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Diwali

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Many people in which country celebrate Diwali?

a)

Bangladesh

b)

China

c)

Arabia

d)

India

2.

What is Diwali?

a)

Diwali is the name of a fesitval

b)

Diwali is the name of a king

c)

Diwali is the name of a special food.

d)

Diwali is the name of a country

3.

Rangoli is a traditional Indian decoration. What is it traditionally made out of?

a)

Crayons

b)

Fireworks

c)

Coloured powder

d)

Paints

4.

How long does the Diwali festival last for?

a)

1 day

b)

5 days

c)

2 weeks

d)

3 Weeks

5.

What does the word Diwali or Deepavali mean?

a)

A lighted house

b)

A garland of lights

c)

A row of lights

d)

The god of light

6.

What is the colorful pattern made during Diwali called?

a)

Phuljadi

b)

Rangoli

c)

Mehendi

d)

Pataka

7.

What type of oil is traditionally used to light the lamps?

a)

Vegetable oil

b)

Mustard oil

c)

Olive oil

d)

Coconut oil

8.

Why are fireworks burst during Diwali?

a)

Seek blessings of the Hindu Fire God Agni

b)

Drive away evil spirits

c)

Welcome family and friends

9.

What is the name of the Prince and his wife in the Diwali story?

a)

Ram and Sita

b)

King and Queen

c)

Prince and Princess

10.

Who is Hanuman?

a)

The Monkey God

b)

The Elephant God

c)

The Demon King

d)

The Golden Dear

11.

What recognisable feature does Ravana have?

a)

4 Heads

b)

4 Arms

c)

10 Heads

d)

10 Arms

12.

What does the word Diwali or Deepavali mean?

a)

A lighted house

b)

A garland of lights

c)

A row of lights

13.

According to Hindus, what is the message of the Rama and Sita story?

a)

It tells people to light lamps.

b)

It celebrates the triumph of good over evil.

c)

It tells people to love their wife or husband.

d)

It tells people that the gods will help them conquer their enemies.

14.

"Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian state?

a)

Tamil Nadu

b)

Karnataka

c)

Kerala

d)

Andhra Pradesh

15.

What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?

a)

Naraka

b)

Bhaubeej

c)

Bandi Chhorh Divas

d)

Deepavali