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WorksheetsAll-Advisory Challenge - Diwali
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 6mins
The 4th day of Diwali is also celebrated as New Years day by some people across India.
True
False
Which 2 months in the year is Diwali celebrated?
August
September
October
November
December
How many days is Diwali celebrated for?
1
2
3
4
5
Which British City hosts the biggest Diwali celebration outside of India?
Southampton
London
Birmingham
Leicester
Bradford
Which of these are a traditional part of the Diwali celebrations?
Throwing paint powder over people
Cleaning the house
Getting new clothes
Settling outstanding debts
Singing songs
Which of the following does Diwali signify?
Making the world brighter
Victory of light over dark
New year and fresh beginnings
Burning of demons
How many people celebrate this festival worldwide?
800 Million
600 Million
400 Million
200 Million
Which day of Diwali celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters?
second
third
first
fifth
During the period of Diwali, what activity is believed to bring you good luck for the year ahead?
Baking cakes
Donating to charity
Shaking hands
Playing cards
What does the word Diwali or Deepavali mean?
A lighted house
A garland of lights
A row of lights
Which is the first day of Diwali, dedicated to cleaning homes and purchasing small items of gold?
Dhanteras
Naraka Chaturdasi
Lakshmi Puja
Govardhan Puja
The second day of Diwali, dedicated to the lighting of lamps and preparation of sweets, is named what?
Naraka Chaturdashi
Dhanteras
Balipratipada
Lakshmi Pujan
Bhai Dhooj, the fifth day of Diwali, is dedicated to the bond between siblings. This stems from legends of the love between Lord Yama and his sister, but what was her name?
Yana
Yami
Yashvi
Yukti
How long ago do historians estimate Diwali was first celebrated?
1000 years
1500 years
2000 years
2500+ years
Diwali signifies the victory of
light over darkness
good over evil
knowledge over ignorance
all of these
What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Diwali?
Olive Oil
Vegetable Oil
Corn Oil
Mustard Oil
Which of these would you NOT usually do at Diwali?
Light candles
Decorate your house
Give each other chocolate eggs
Eat a big meal
Which are part of Diwali?
Decorating House
Eating Lots of sweets
Getting/Giving gifts
Lighting crackers
All the above
The true spirit of Diwali festival is:
Spreading Love, share & care
Lighting crackers & diyas
Sharing gifts & sweets
Buying new clothes and gifts
How many people celebrate Diwali every year?
80,000
180,000
8,000,000
800,000,000
Why are fireworks burst during Diwali?
Seek blessings of the Hindu Fire God Agni
Drive away evil spirits
Welcome family and friends
Diwali is all about
Lights, Fun, Happiness and Sharing
Meeting Friends and Family
Having sweets and enjoying food
Making Rangoli, lighting lamps and bursting fire crackers
All the above :)
Originally, how was Diwali celebrated?
As a day to mark the bond between a brother and sister in Nepal
As a festival of hope in Mauritius
As a harvest festival in India
it has always been celebrated as it is today
Which Indian city has the biggest and grandest Diwali celebrations?
Varanasi
Baroda
Amritsar
Hyderabad
South Indians celebrate Diwali in honor of Lord Krishna’s defeat of the Demon King. What was his name
Bhandasura
Yakshas
Rakshasa
Narakasura
Diwali pays tribute to the goddess of wealth. What is her name?
Lakshmi
Freya
Venus
Saraswati
What type of body art is often practiced by women during Diwali?
Alta
Body painting
Henna
Beading
Ajna Dance Company is a South Asian performing arts organization specializing in artistic and authentic arts education, performances, and classes. The company was created with the purpose of making Indian dance and culture more accessible to people and students of all backgrounds. In what year did the company open?
1998
2010
2012
2018
Besides saying "Happy Diwali," you can also say:
May this Diwali your life be as colorful and bright as the lights of Diwali.
This Diwali, illuminate your life, home, and surroundings with lights and colors.
May the light of the diyas guide you toward the way of wealth and prosperity.
May these illuminating Diwali lights surround you and your loved ones with happiness and positivity.
Happy Deepawali! May the Diwali lights brighten your life and Rangoli add more colors to it.
About how many 7B families celebrated Diwali last week?
10-20 families
20-30 families
30-40 families
More than 40 families
