WorksheetsAll about Diwali
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
The name Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali. What is dipavali’s English translation?
“victory of light”
“colourful lights”
“row of colour”
“row of lights”
Diwali is not a major religious festival in which religion?
Sikhism
Judaism
Hinduism
Jainism
Which is the first day of Diwali, dedicated to cleaning homes and purchasing small items of gold?
Naraka Chaturdashi
Lakshmi Puja
Goverdhan Puja
Dhanteras
Which day of Diwali, commemorating Krishna’s defeat of Indra, is called Goverdhan Puja, Balipratipada, or Annakut?
second
third
fifth
fourth
Which day of Diwali celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters?
second
third
first
fifth
Diwali pays tribute to the goddess of wealth. What is her name?
Freya
Lakshmi
Venus
Saraswati
Celebrations carry on until the fifth day when a special feast called Bhai Dooj is observed. Who is this feast for?
Sisters
Brothers
Mothers
Fathers
Diwali is celebrated with large firework displays, in honour of the celebrations believed to have taken place upon the return of which Lord?
Brahma
Ramen
Rama
Nanorimo
During the period of Diwali, what activity is believed to bring you good luck for the year ahead?
Baking cakes
Donating to charity
Shaking hands
Playing cards
Diwali celebrates which victory?
Mind over matter
Chaos over order
Good over evil
Nature over technology
What activity do people do just before Diwali in order to prepare for the arrival of the goddess Lakshmi?
Plant flowers
Clean their houses
Wax their legs
Go without food for 24 hours
How many days does Diwali last?
3
7
14
5
