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Diwali Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these religious groups does not celebrate Diwali?

a)

Hindus

b)

Jains

c)

Sikhs

d)

Muslims

2.

Diwali pays tribute to the goddess of wealth. What is her name?

a)

Lakshmi

b)

Freya

c)

Venus

d)

Saraswati

3.

Diwali is celebrated with large firework displays, in honour of the celebrations believed to have taken place upon the return of which Lord?

a)

Brahma

b)

Ramen

c)

Rama

d)

Nanorimo

4.

Colourful decorations are made using flour and water and painted on the floor by the entrance to people’s homes. What are they called?

a)

Paisley

b)

Kalamkari

c)

Henna

d)

Rangoli

5.

People eat lots of sweets during Diwali. What is the name for these delicious treats?

a)

Kulfi

b)

Baklava

c)

Mithai

d)

Kofta

6.

Diwali celebrates which victory?

a)

Mind over matter

b)

Chaos over order

c)

Good over evil

d)

Nature over technology

7.

What activity do people do just before Diwali in order to prepare for the arrival of the goddess Lakshmi?

a)

Clean their houses

b)

Plant flowers

c)

Go without food for 24 hours

d)

Eat too much food.

8.

What is Diwali also known as?

a)

Festival of Gifts

b)

Festival of Sweets

c)

Festival of Lights

d)

Festival of Fireworks

9.

What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?

a)

Naraka

b)

Bhaubeej

c)

Bandi Chhor Divas

d)

Deepavali

10.

Which empire was Lord Rama the ruler of?

a)

Hastinapura

b)

Ayodhya

c)

Magadha

d)

Patuliputra

11.

___________ is the name of first day of diwali festival

a)

Dushehra

b)

Durga Puja

c)

Dhanteras

d)

Chhath Puja

12.

What other name is Diwali known by?

a)

Festival of Sounds

b)

Festival of Lights

c)

Festival of Colors

d)

Festival of Images