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Deepavali Celebration

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many days is Diwali celebrated over?

a)

3 days

b)

5 days

c)

7 days

d)

9 days

2.

The name 'Deepavali' is derived from...

a)

Prakrits

b)

Apasabda

c)

Marathi

d)

Sanskrit

3.

In what month of the Hindu calendar does Diwali take place across most of India?

a)

Kaartik

b)

Bhadrapad

c)

Ashvin

d)

Agrahayana

4.

According to Hinduism, Diwali is a celebration of...

a)

Lord Mahavira achieving enlightenment

b)

The release of the Sixth Guru, Hargobind

c)

The return of Prince Rama of Ayodhya

d)

All of them

5.

Which of these is traditionally performed on the first day of Diwali?

a)

Baking

b)

Singing

c)

Dancing

d)

Cleaning

6.

How is the fourth day of Diwali usually been celebrated?

a)

Gift-giving

b)

Prayer

c)

Painting

d)

Song

7.

Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two famous saints?

a)

Guru Nanak & Buddha

b)

Buddha & Jesus

c)

Vardhamana Mahavira & Swami Dayanada Saraswati

8.

Which Hindu month is Diwali observed on?

a)

Ashvin

b)

Sravana

c)

Kartik

d)

Chaitra

9.

Which is the first day of Diwali, dedicated to cleaning homes and purchasing small items of gold?

a)

Lakshmi Puja

b)

Goverdhan Puja

c)

Naraka Chaturdashi

d)

Dhanteras

10.

How long has Diwali been celebrated in Sikhism?

a)

Since the 17th century

b)

Since the 20th century

c)

Since the 15th century

d)

Since the 18th century

11.

Which victory does Deepavali celebrate?

a)

Chaos over order

b)

Mind over matter

c)

Nature over technology

d)

Good over evil

12.

Which of the following rituals is done on the morning of Deepavali?

a)

An oil bath

b)

A hot shower

c)

A cold shower

13.

On the night of Deepavali, Hindus celebrate by lighting lamps followed by fireworks. What do these traditions represent?

a)

Warding off evil spirits

b)

Welcoming guests

c)

Celebrating the new year

d)

All of the above

14.

What is the name of the decoration seen on the floor at the entrance of homes during Deepavali?

a)

Banana leaves

b)

Mango leaves

c)

Rice art

d)

Kolam

15.

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

a)

Baklava

b)

Kulfi

c)

Kofta

d)

Mithai

16.

During Deepavali, you should not give antique items to friends and family.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

In addition to India, Diwali is an official holiday in which of the following countries?

a)

Mongolia

b)

Bangladesh

c)

Sri Lanka