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Diwali Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

The name Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali. What is dipavali’s English translation?

a)

“row of colour”

b)

“colourful lights”

c)

“victory of light”

d)

“row of lights”

2.

Diwali is not a major religious festival in which religion?

a)

Judaism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Sikhism

d)

Jainism

3.

Members of different religions observe Diwali in the same way.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

Which is the first day of Diwali, dedicated to cleaning homes and purchasing small items of gold?

a)

Dhanteras

b)

Lakshmi Puja

c)

Naraka Chaturdashi

d)

Govardhan Puja

5.

Which day of Diwali celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters?

a)

fifth

b)

second

c)

third

d)

first

6.

How long has Diwali been celebrated in Sikhism?

a)

since the 18th century

b)

since the 17th century

c)

since the 15th century

d)

since the 20th century

7.

Although not a primary festival of Buddhism, Diwali is celebrated by some Buddhists.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which religion is Diwali

a)

Christian

b)

Islam

c)

Catholic

d)

Hindu

9.

What is Diwali?

a)

Diwali is name of special drink

b)

Diwali is name of special food

c)

Diwali is a holiday for everyone

d)

Diwali is the 'Festival of lights'

10.

What is the name given to the first day of the Diwali festival?

a)

Bhai Dooj

b)

Antarawali

c)

Dhanteras

11.

Unlike the rest of India, Tamilians do not burst crackers in the evening. When do they do it?

(a)  

12.

Which demon was killed by Lord Krishna on Diwali?

a)

Narkasura

b)

Ravana

c)

Hiranyaksha

d)

Shishupal

13.

Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two famous saints?

a)

Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu & Shri Ramakrishna Paramahansa

b)

Vardhamana Mahavira & Swami Dayananda Saraswati

c)

Buddha & Jesus

d)

Guru Nanak & Prophet

14.

What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?

a)

Deepavali

b)

Bhaubeej

c)

Bandi Chhor Divas

d)

Naraka

15.

Which deity is Goddess Kali said to have emerged from?

a)

Goddess Durga

b)

Goddess Tara

c)

Goddess Saraswati

d)

Goddess Lakshmi

16.

Which Hindu month is Diwali observed on?

a)

Kartik

b)

Ashvin

c)

Sravana

d)

Chaitra

17.

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

a)

Kerala

b)

Karnataka

c)

Tamil Nadu

d)

Andhra Pradesh

18.

What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Deepavali?

a)

Mustard Oil

b)

Corn Oil

c)

Vegetable Oil

d)

Olive Oil

19.

Name a sweet made during Diwali?

a)

Gujia

b)

Besan ke ladoo

20.

With which puja is Diwali associated?

a)

Laxmi Pooja

b)

Druga pooja