wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Diwali Quizz - Evening Session

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which continent is Diwali celebrated most?

a)

Eastern Europe

b)

The Caribbean's

c)

South Asia

d)

West Asia

2.

The name Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali. What is dipavali’s English translation?

a)

“victory of light”

b)

“row of color”

c)

“row of lights”

d)

“colourful lights”

3.

Diwali always occurs on:

a)

Full moon night

b)

New Moon

c)

First quarter of the moon

d)

Crescent moon

4.

What does Diwali commonly known in Sikhism?

a)

Deepawali

b)

Bhaubeej

c)

Bandi Chhor Diwas

d)

None of the above

5.

Who was the first US President to host a Diwali party at the White House?

a)

Bill Clinton

b)

Donald Trump

c)

Joe Biden

d)

Barack Obama

6.

In which among the following Indian States Diwali is celebrated as Kali Puja?

a)

Uttar Pradesh

b)

Nagaland

c)

West Bengal

d)

Bihar

7.

Members of different religions observe Diwali in the same way.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which day of Diwali celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters?

a)

Third

b)

First

c)

Fifth

d)

Second

9.

Which popular Indian Monument’s foundation stone was laid on the day of Diwali?

a)

Red Fort

b)

Amber Fort

c)

Golden Temple

d)

Taj Mahal

10.

How is the fourth day of Diwali usually celebrated?

a)

Gift-giving

b)

Painting

c)

Prayer

d)

Song

11.

How long ago do historians estimate Diwali was first celebrated?

a)

1000 years

b)

1500 years

c)

2000 years

d)

2500+ years

12.

Although not a primary festival of Buddhism, Diwali is celebrated by some Buddhists.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Diwali celebrates which victory?

a)

Mind over matter

b)

Chaos over order

c)

Good over evil

d)

Nature over technology

14.

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

a)

Kulfi

b)

Baklava

c)

Mithai

d)

Kofta

15.

During the period of Diwali, what activity is believed to bring you good luck for the year ahead?

a)

Baking cakes

b)

Donating to charity

c)

Shaking hands

d)

Playing cards