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WorksheetsDiwali Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
The name Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali. What is dipavali’s English translation?
“row of colour”
“colourful lights”
“victory of light”
“row of lights”
Diwali is not a major religious festival in which religion?
Judaism
Hinduism
Sikhism
Jainism
Members of different religions observe Diwali in the same way.
TRUE
FALSE
Which is the first day of Diwali, dedicated to cleaning homes and purchasing small items of gold?
Dhanteras
Lakshmi Puja
Naraka Chaturdashi
Govardhan Puja
Which day of Diwali celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters?
fifth
second
third
first
How long has Diwali been celebrated in Sikhism?
since the 18th century
since the 17th century
since the 15th century
since the 20th century
Although not a primary festival of Buddhism, Diwali is celebrated by some Buddhists.
True
False
Which religion is Diwali
Christian
Islam
Catholic
Hindu
What is Diwali?
Diwali is name of special drink
Diwali is name of special food
Diwali is a holiday for everyone
Diwali is the 'Festival of lights'
What is the name given to the first day of the Diwali festival?
Bhai Dooj
Antarawali
Dhanteras
Unlike the rest of India, Tamilians do not burst crackers in the evening. When do they do it?
(a)
Which demon was killed by Lord Krishna on Diwali?
Narkasura
Ravana
Hiranyaksha
Shishupal
Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two famous saints?
Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu & Shri Ramakrishna Paramahansa
Vardhamana Mahavira & Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Buddha & Jesus
Guru Nanak & Prophet
What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?
Deepavali
Bhaubeej
Bandi Chhor Divas
Naraka
Which deity is Goddess Kali said to have emerged from?
Goddess Durga
Goddess Tara
Goddess Saraswati
Goddess Lakshmi
Which Hindu month is Diwali observed on?
Kartik
Ashvin
Sravana
Chaitra
Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian state?
Kerala
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Deepavali?
Mustard Oil
Corn Oil
Vegetable Oil
Olive Oil
Name a sweet made during Diwali?
Gujia
Besan ke ladoo
With which puja is Diwali associated?
Laxmi Pooja
Druga pooja
