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History of Valentines Day

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Between the 5th and 15th centuries in Europe, people mostly exchanged handmade ________ with love notes inside.

a)

dreams

b)

cards

c)

sleeves

d)

chocolates

2.

What is the main idea of the Changing Traditions paragraph?

a)

How Valentine's traditions have changed over time.

b)

How we celebrate Valentine's today.

c)

Why the Emperor banned marriages.

d)

What Valentine's Day is known for

3.

Valentine's Day celebration received this name because of...

a)

Saint Patrick

b)

Santa Claus

c)

Saint Valentine

d)

Jesus Christ

4.

Valentine's Day has origins in...

a)

New York

b)

Paris

c)

São Paulo

d)

Rome

5.

The roots of Valentine's Day go back to which ancient Roman festival?

a)

Saturnalia

b)

Lupercalia

c)

Floralia

d)

Quinquatria

6.

When did Valentine's Day become affiliated with love and romance?

a)

in the 1900s

b)

in the 1800s

c)

in the 1300s

d)

in the 1700s

7.

What ancient Roman festival is considered a precursor to Valentine's Day?

a)

A) Saturnalia

b)

B) Lupercalia

c)

C) Bacchanalia

d)

D) Floralia

8.

Which Roman god is often associated with Valentine's Day due to his role in love and attraction?

a)

A) Mars

b)

B) Jupiter

c)

C) Cupid

d)

D) Neptune

9.

In which century did Valentine's Day become associated with romantic love?

a)

A) 11th century

b)

B) 14th century

c)

C) 17th century

d)

D) 19th century

10.

Who was the English poet that popularized the romantic aspect of Valentine's Day in his works?

a)

A) Geoffrey Chaucer

b)

B) William Shakespeare

c)

C) John Milton

d)

D) Edmund Spenser

11.

What is the traditional flower associated with Valentine's Day?

a)

A) Tulip

b)

B) Lily

c)

C) Rose

d)

D) Daisy

12.

Which country is known for the tradition of women giving chocolate to men on Valentine's Day?

a)

A) France

b)

B) Japan

c)

C) Italy

d)

D) Brazil

13.

What is the name of the day celebrated on March 14th in some cultures as a response to Valentine's Day?

a)

A) White Day

b)

B) Black Day

c)

C) Green Day

d)

D) Blue Day

14.

Which historical figure is believed to have sent the first 'valentine' letter?

a)

A) King Henry VIII

b)

B) Charles, Duke of Orleans

c)

C) Napoleon Bonaparte

d)

D) Julius Caesar

15.

What is the primary symbol of Valentine's Day, often depicted as a heart with an arrow?

a)

A) Dove

b)

B) Cupid

c)

C) Heart

d)

D) Rose