WorksheetsThe History of Valentine's Day
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
True or False?
Saint Valentine secretly married young couples.
True
False
What is the main idea of the Changing Traditions paragraph?
How Valentine's traditions have changed over time.
How we celebrate Valentine's today.
Why the Emperor banned marriages.
What Valentine's Day is known for
Between the 5th and 15th centuries in Europe, people mostly exchanged handmade ________ with love notes inside.
dreams
cards
sleeves
chocolates
Valentine's Day celebration received this name because of...
Saint Patrick
Santa Claus
Saint Valentine
Jesus Christ
Valentine's Day has origins in...
New York
Paris
São Paulo
Rome
The roots of Valentine's Day go back to which ancient Roman festival?
Saturnalia
Lupercalia
Floralia
Quinquatria
When were the first mass produced Valentine's Day cards made in the US?
in the 1840s
in the 1770s
in the 1960s
in the 1990s
What ancient Roman festival is believed to be the precursor to Valentine's Day?
A) Saturnalia
B) Lupercalia
C) Bacchanalia
D) Floralia
Who was the Roman Emperor that banned marriages, leading to the legend of Saint Valentine?
A) Emperor Nero
B) Emperor Augustus
C) Emperor Claudius II
D) Emperor Constantine
In which century did Valentine's Day become associated with romantic love?
A) 12th century
B) 14th century
C) 16th century
D) 18th century
Which poet is credited with linking Valentine's Day to romantic love in his writings?
A) Geoffrey Chaucer
B) William Shakespeare
C) John Donne
D) Dante Alighieri
What is the traditional flower associated with Valentine's Day?
A) Tulip
B) Lily
C) Rose
D) Daisy
Which country is known for the tradition of women giving men chocolate on Valentine's Day?
A) France
B) Japan
C) Italy
D) Brazil
What is the name of the day celebrated on February 13th, often associated with female friendship?
A) Friendship Day
B) Galentine's Day
C) Sister's Day
D) Women's Day
Which of the following is a common symbol of Valentine's Day?
A) Heart
B) Star
C) Moon
D) Sun
