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WorksheetsThe Origins of Halloween Brainpop
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the origin of Halloween according to the video?
It started in America 500 years ago.
It began more than 2,000 years ago in ancient Britain and Ireland.
It was created by the Romans in the 1st century.
It originated in France during the Middle Ages.
What was the name of the festival celebrated by the Celts on October 31st?
Feralia
Pomona
Samhain
Christmas
What was one way the Celts tried to keep supernatural beings at bay?
By building fences around their homes.
By leaving food outside their houses.
By lighting candles in every room.
By singing songs all night.
Which Roman holiday honored the dead and later combined with Samhain?
Saturnalia
Feralia
Lupercalia
Bacchanalia
What was the Roman holiday that honored the goddess of fruit orchards?
Feralia
Pomona
Saturnalia
Lupercalia
What symbol is associated with Pomona?
A grape
A pomegranate
An apple
A fig
When did Christianity reach the British Isles according to the text?
1st century
2nd century
4th and 5th century
6th century
What happened to the old holidays when Christianity reached the British Isles?
They were completely forgotten.
They were banned by law.
They were still celebrated in many places.
They were replaced by new holidays.
What did the Celts believe about fairies and goblins during Samhain?
They would grant wishes.
They would roam the earth.
They would disappear forever.
They would turn into humans.
What is the main topic of the text?
The history of Christmas
The origins of Halloween
The Roman Empire
The life of the Celts
What does the term "All Hallows Eve" mean?
The day after Halloween
The evening before All Saints Day
The day of the dead
The night of the full moon
What tradition evolved into trick-or-treating?
Carving pumpkins
Lighting bonfires
Leaving food out for the dead
Dressing up as ghosts
What did people receive in return for praying for the souls of the dead?
Money
Food
Candles
Flowers
What did people carve faces into to scare away spirits?
Pumpkins
Turnips and potatoes
Apples
Gourds
What did the tradition of Halloween gradually evolve from?
Ancient Roman festivals
Celtic harvest festivals
Christian holidays
Medieval rituals
Roman gods were based off of what other gods
Egyptian
Greek
Chinese
English
The Greeks influenced the Romans in what way?
Religion
Architecture
Marriage
Government
All of the these
What is the best part of Thanksgiving?
The Water
Food and Family
Walking around
Swimming
A collection of stories that people tell about their gods and heroes:
fables
oracles
mythology
poetry
