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History of Halloween

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where did halloween come about?

a)

In Ireland

b)

In the USA

c)

In Mexico

2.

When is Halloween celebrated in Brazil?

a)

On October 29th

b)

On October 30th

c)

On October 31st

3.

How do people dress on Halloween?

a)

Dress up as monsters

b)

Dress up as princes and princesses

c)

Dress in normal clothes

4.

What kids use to ask on Halloween?

a)

Gifts

b)

Sweets

c)

Clothes

5.

Where is Halloween most celebrated?

a)

In the USA

b)

In the Ireland

c)

In South America

6.

A common halloween act is to decorate a pumpkin with a mouth, eyes and a torch inside. How this pumpkin is known?

a)

Lighted pumpkin

b)

Jack-o'-lantern

c)

Devil Pumpkin

7.

The word "Halloween" is an abbreviation. What does it mean?

a)

Day of terror

b)

Witch's day

c)

The night before All Saints' Day

8.

Which animal is the symbol of Halloween?

a)

The black monkey

b)

The white dog

c)

The black cat

9.

The expression "trick or treat" is used a lot on Halloween. What country did it originate in?

a)

USA

b)

Ireland

c)

United Kingdom

10.

What are Halloween colors?

a)

Orange and black

b)

Red and black

c)

White and black

11.

In 2003, to compete with the Halloween party, Brazilian authorities created a holiday for a Brazilian folklore character on the same day of Halloween. What character is this?

a)

Saci-pererê

b)

Mula sem cabeça

c)

Curupira

12.

In some countries what is a very common habit on Halloween day?

a)

Set off fireworks

b)

Coloring and decorating eggs

c)

Dress up as Monsters

13.

It is believed that Halloween was invented by a tribe that resided in Ireland and northern France. What is this tribe called?

a)

Apache

b)

Malisima

c)

The Celts

14.

What is the name of the celtic festival halloween was inspired by?

a)

Pumpkin day

b)

Samhain

c)

Christmas

15.

Why some Christians don't celebrate halloween?

a)

Because they believe it is a pagan holiday

b)

Because they don't believe in ghosts

c)

They celebrate it