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Diwali Quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is Diwali?
a)
Diwali is the 'Festival of Lights'
b)
Diwali is a holiday for everyone.
c)
Diwali is the name of a special food.
d)
Diwali is the name of a special drink.
2.

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

a)

Poster colours

b)

Different fireworks

c)

Coloured powder, sand or rice

3.

How long does the Diwali festival last for?

a)

1 day

b)

5 days

c)

2 weeks

4.

In the Diwali story who is Ravan?

a)

The evil king

b)

The super hero

c)

Ram and Sita's son

5.

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

6.

What recognisable feature does Ravana have?

a)

4 Heads

b)

10 Arms

c)

10 Heads

7.

How long are Rama and Sita exiled for?

a)

14 Hours

b)

14 Months

c)

14 Years

8.

What does the word Diwali or Deepavali mean?

a)

A lighted house

b)

A garland of lights

c)

A row of lights

9.

Which 2 Hindu Gods are worshipped during Diwali celebrations?

a)

Lakshmi and Ganesha

b)

Radhe and Krishna

c)

Sankar and Parvati

10.

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

11.

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

a)

Vegetable oil

b)

Mustard oil

c)

Olive oil

12.

What is the colorful pattern made during Diwali called?

a)

Phuljadi

b)

Rangoli

c)

Mehendi

d)

Pataka

13.

What does Diwali symbolise?

a)

The victory of light over darkness, and good over evil

b)

The battle between wisdom and stupidity

c)

A lunar eclipse

d)

The longest day of the year

14.

Which of these would you NOT usually do at Diwali?

a)

Light candles

b)

Decorate your house

c)

Give each other chocolate eggs

d)

Eat a big meal

15.

From Where does the word Diwali/Deepawali come from?

a)

Hindi

b)

Sanskrit

c)

English

d)

Other

16.

What do you traditionally eat at Diwali?

a)

Little egg pastries

b)

BBQ

c)

Sweets and puddings

d)

Salad