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Halloween Trivia 2023

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the history of Halloween?

a)

Halloween was created by the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages.

b)

Halloween has its roots in ancient Roman festivals.

c)

Halloween was first celebrated in the United States in the 19th century.

d)

Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.

2.

Where did the tradition of trick-or-treating originate?

a)

Australia and New Zealand

b)

Mexico and Central America

c)

United Kingdom and Ireland

d)

United States and Canada

3.

Which famous Halloween character is known for saying 'Boo!'?

a)

zombie

b)

ghost

c)

vampire

d)

witch

4.

What are some Halloween traditions in Mexico?

a)

Pumpkin carving

b)

Dia de los Muertos celebrations

c)

Trick-or-treating

d)

Wearing costumes

5.

Which country celebrates Halloween by lighting candles in memory of loved ones?

a)

Mexico

b)

United States

c)

Canada

d)

China

6.

What is the most popular Halloween candy in the United States?

a)

M&M's

b)

Snickers

c)

Kit Kat

d)

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

7.

When did Halloween start being celebrated in the United States?

a)

early 20th century

b)

17th century

c)

mid 18th century

d)

late 19th century

8.

Which Halloween character is known for wearing a hockey mask?

a)

Leatherface

b)

Freddy Krueger

c)

Jason Voorhees

d)

Michael Myers

9.

What is the traditional Halloween game where apples are dunked in water?

a)

Water Apple Dunking

b)

Apple Diving

c)

Apple Bobbing

d)

Bobbing for Oranges

10.

Which country celebrates Halloween with a tradition called 'Pangangaluluwa'?

a)

Philippines

b)

India

c)

Japan

d)

Mexico

11.

Which Halloween creature is known for transforming into a bat?

a)

Werewolf

b)

Vampire

c)

Ghost

d)

Zombie

12.

What is the name of the Halloween movie series featuring Michael Myers?

a)

Friday the 13th

b)

A Nightmare on Elm Street

c)

Halloween

d)

Texas Chainsaw Massacre

13.

What is the significance of the jack-o'-lantern in Halloween celebrations?

a)

It represents the harvest season

b)

It is used to ward off evil spirits

c)

It symbolizes the moon

d)

It is a tribute to the dead

14.

What is the name of the Halloween character that is a headless horseman?

a)

Ichabod Crane

b)

Jack Skellington

c)

Headless Harry

d)

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

15.

Which Halloween tradition involves carving faces into vegetables?

a)

Trick-or-treating

b)

Apple bobbing

c)

Jack-o'-lanterns

d)

Costume parties

16.

What is the name of the Halloween song from the movie 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'?

a)

This Is Halloween

b)

Monster Mash

c)

Thriller

d)

Ghostbusters

17.

Which Halloween costume is traditionally associated with witches?

a)

Black dress and pointy hat

b)

White sheet with holes for eyes

c)

Red cape and fangs

d)

Green face paint and bolts in the neck

18.

What is the name of the Halloween character that is a friendly ghost?

a)

Casper

b)

Poltergeist

c)

Phantom

d)

Specter

19.

Which Halloween activity involves telling scary stories in the dark?

a)

Ghost hunting

b)

Trick-or-treating

c)

Haunted hayride

d)

Spooky campfire