Worksheets🪔AVALI
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The name Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit term Deepavali. What is its English translation?
Victory of lights
Row of lights
Colourful lights
Festival of lights
Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two saints?
Guru Nanak and Jesus
Vardhaman Mahavira and Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Buddha and Jesus
None of the above
What is Bhai Dooj called in West Bengal?
Bhai Dooj
Bhai Phonta
Hari Diwali
Bhai Bij
Where outside India does the largest Diwali celebration takes place?
Leicester, England
Malaysia
New Jersey,USA
Toronto, Canada
During the period of Diwali, which activity is believed to being you good luck for the year ahead?
Shaking hands
Playing cards
Donating to charity
Baking cakes
In what month of the Hindu Calendar does Diwali take place across MOST of India?
Aagrahayana
Kaartik
Ashvin
Bhadrapad
The second day of Diwali, dedicated to the lighting of lamps and preparation of sweets, is named what?
Naraka Chaturdashi
Dhanteras
Balipratipada
Lakshmi Pujan
Bhai Dhooj, the fifth day of Diwali, is dedicated to the bond between siblings. This stems from legends of the love between Lord Yama and his sister, but what was her name?
Yana
Yashvi
Yami
Yukti
How long ago do historians estimate Diwali was first celebrated?
2500+ years
2000 years
1500 years
1000 years
What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Deepavali?
Olive oil
Vegetable oil
Mustard oil
Corn oil
