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Understanding the Festival of Diwali

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

What is Diwali popularly known as?

a)

Festival of Colors

b)

Festival of Lights

c)

Festival of Music

d)

Festival of Dance

2.

What does the word "Diwali" mean in Sanskrit?

a)

Rows of flowers

b)

Rows of lamps

c)

Rows of sweets

d)

Rows of fireworks

3.

Which Hindu god's return is celebrated during Diwali?

a)

Lord Krishna

b)

Lord Shiva

c)

Lord Ram

d)

Lord Vishnu

4.

On which day does Diwali fall according to the Hindu lunar calendar?

a)

Full moon night

b)

Half moon night

c)

Amavasya or moonless night

d)

Quarter moon night

5.

What is the first day of Diwali called?

a)

Bhai Duj

b)

Govardhan Puja

c)

Dhanteras

d)

Lakshmi Puja

6.

What is the main focus of the third day of Diwali?

a)

Worship of Lord Shiva

b)

Worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh

c)

Worship of Lord Krishna

d)

Worship of Lord Vishnu

7.

What is the fourth day of Diwali known as in some parts of India?

a)

Bhai Duj

b)

Annakoot

c)

Choti Diwali

d)

Dhanteras

8.

Who is the demon king that Lord Ram defeated?

a)

Ravan

b)

Kansa

c)

Hiranyakashipu

d)

Bali

9.

What do people traditionally buy on Dhanteras?

a)

Fireworks

b)

Sweets

c)

Items related to prosperity like utensils or gold

d)

Clothes

10.

What is the last day of Diwali called?

a)

Dhanteras

b)

Govardhan Puja

c)

Bhai Duj

d)

Lakshmi Puja

11.

What do people do on Narak Chaudas or Choti Diwali?

a)

Light fireworks

b)

Clean their houses and take a fragrant bath

c)

Visit friends and family

d)

Buy new clothes

12.

Who is the Hindu Lord of rain mentioned in the video?

a)

Lord Vishnu

b)

Lord Indra

c)

Lord Shiva

d)

Lord Brahma

13.

What did the people of Ayodhya use to welcome Lord Ram back from exile?

a)

Fireworks

b)

Diyas or clay lamps

c)

Flowers

d)

Sweets

14.

What is the significance of Govardhan Puja?

a)

To celebrate the victory of Lord Ram

b)

To thank Lord Krishna for protecting the villagers

c)

To worship Goddess Lakshmi

d)

To celebrate the end of Diwali

15.

What is the main theme of Diwali?

a)

Celebration of colors

b)

Celebration of life, its enjoyment, and goodness

c)

Celebration of music

d)

Celebration of sports