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WorksheetsDiwali and Bandi Chhor Divas
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which date marked the height of the Diwali celebrations in 2022?
Saturday 22 October 2022
Sunday 23 October 2022
Monday 24 October 2022
Tuesday 25 October 2022
How many days does Diwali last?
2 days
3 days
4 days
5 days
What does Bandi Chhor Divas translate to in English?
Day of Prisoner Liberation
Day of Martyrdom
Day of Justice
Day of Peace and Joy
Why do the dates of Diwali change each year?
The dates are based on the Lunar calendar
The dates are based on the Lunisolar calendar
The dates are based on the darkest days in October
The dates are based on the longest days in October
What does Diwali celebrate?
The triumph of light over dark
The forgiveness of the Lords on humankind
The reconciliation of light and dark
The selflessness of humankind
How many kings did Guru Hargobind ji release?
42
52
62
72
How is the first day of Diwali usually spent?
Decorations
Prayer and preparation
Present exchange and seeing family
A grand feast
How did Guru Hargobind release the 52 kings and princes?
They snuck out when the guards were sleeping
They attacked the guards and fought their way out
They were pardoned when Emperor Jahangir changed his mind
They were holding on to the Guru’s specially made chola
What is Rangoli traditionally?
An art form of bright colourful patterns made by sand, rocks, petals, etc. on the floor at the entrance of homes
An art form of bright colourful patterns painted onto candle holders and displayed around homes
An art form of intricate patterns of henna on the hands and feet to symbolise good luck
An art form of intricate and colourful patterns, drawn on the walls of homes with chalk
When was the first occasion that Bandi Chhor Divas was celebrated?
1419
1519
1619
1719
Which city in the US has declared Diwali a public holiday from 2023?
Los Angeles
New York City
Chicago
San Francisco
How is Bandi Chhor Divas celebrated?
a) lighting up of homes and Gurdwaras, nagar kirtan (celebratory processions) and langar (community kitchen)
giving presents
fasting
bathing in the river to clean yourself of sin
In which subcontinent did Diwali originate?
Southern Cone of South America
Arabian Peninsula
Indomalay
Indian
How many people celebrate Diwali?
250 million people
500 million people
Over 1 billion people
Over 2 billion people
Like Hinduism, Sikhism is also a polytheistic religion.
True
False
Which god do people pray to on day one of Diwali, and what for?
To Dhanvantari for good health
To Vishnu for protection of the universe
To Krishna for compassion and love
To Saraswati for wisdom
White type of oil is used to light diyas (clay oil lamps)?
Sesame oil
Vegetable oil
Canola oil
Sunflower oil
Which of these scripts was developed by the second guru, Guru Angad, and used to write the Guru Granth Sahib which is the holy book of the Sikhs?
Pali
Gurmukhi
Devanagari
Sanskrit
What is the name of a sweet commonly consumed during Diwali made of full-fat milk, sugar and cardamon powder?
Kalakand
Milk barfi
Gulab jamun
Chum chum
Which bond does day 5 of Diwali celebrate?
Deities and humanity
Neighbours
Parents and children
Sisters and brothers
Where was the Guru and the princes imprisoned?
Kangra Fort
Agra Fort
Gwalior Fort
Jaipur Fort
Which two metals are bought on day 1 of Diwali to ward away evil spirits?
Nickel and silver
Gold and copper
Gold and silver
Platinum and brass
Why is the third night in Diwali the most important?
The start of the new moon
The longest night of the week
The presence of constellations in the sky
The brightest night
Where did Guru Hargobind travel after his release?
Amritsar
Patiala
Dehli
Kanpur
