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New Year Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What do the Spanish eat one each of in the 12 seconds before the New Year begins?

a)

Pea

b)

Grape

c)

Mint

2.

In Scotland, who is a "First Footer"?

a)

The 1 foot tall thing you see when you wake up in the New Year

b)

The first foot you walk after the clock strikes midnight

c)

The first person to step in your house in the New Year

3.

In which country do people throw "Forget the Year" parties in December?

a)

UK

b)

USA

c)

Japan

4.

In which country can there be a period which is neither the New Year nor the Old Year?

a)

Sri Lanka

b)

Indonesia

c)

Thailand

5.

In Greece, a coin is baked in a cake. What happens if you find it?

a)

You will get rich in the New year

b)

You will choke if you eat it

c)

It will bring you luck in the new year

6.

January is named after the Roman two-faced god Janus

a)

True

b)

False

7.

In Venezuela, what should you take around the house if you want to travel in the New Year

a)

A pet

b)

A broom

c)

A suitcase

d)

A plate

8.

New Year in the Northern and central parts of India is called

a)

Vishu

b)

Baisakhi

c)

Bihu

9.

What was the popular New Year's resolution for the ancient Babylonians?

a)

Return farm equipment borrowed from neighbours

b)

not to fight a battle

c)

Fight and win the Battles

10.

What red clothing do italians wear for luck in the New Year

a)

Caps

b)

Scarves

c)

Underwear

d)

socks