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WorksheetsValentine's Day History and Fun Facts
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 2hrs 41mins
(a) valentines are given each year
Order which countries celebrate Valentine's day the most
USA
UK
Canada
Italy
France
How many chocolates are given a year on Valentine's Day?
Valentine's Day was started in (a)
Bishop Valentine
Sent a letter to
Jailer's Daughter
Ended the letter with
"from your Valentine"
Was a priest in ________
Rome
Who gets the most Valentines a year?
Doctors
Teachers
Mothers
Fathers
Who was the first to make chocolates for Valentine's Day?
Emperor Cladius
Richard Cadbury
Bishop Valentine
Hersheys
Who said marriage was against the law?
Emperor Claudius
The President
Bishop Valentine
Richard Cadbury
What day was the Bishop killed?
February 14
February 15
March 16
January 5
Eros is________________________.
the name of the ancient enemy of love
the child of Zeus & Hera
the son of the Goddess of Love Aphrodite
the name of the first love story
Modern versions of Cupid show
a young couple in love
a chubby toddler with a bow & arrow
the handsome Greek youth from the fairytale
how powerful images continue on unchanged through history
Eros and Cupid are both the children of the Goddess of Love, the Greek Goddess Aphrodite.
True
False
What are the most popular flowers on Valentine's Day?
daisies
tulips
sunflowers
St. Valentine is the patron saint of what profession?
Wheelwrights
Librarians
Coopers
Beekeepers
Who is Valentine’s Day named after?
A Roman priest
An English poet
An American artist
A Bulgarian king
How was Valentine’s Day first celebrated?
Reading poetry
Feasting and praying
Exchanging flowers and chocolate
Singing and dancing
Why is Valentine called a martyr?
He was killed for practicing Christianity
He is the source of romantic legends
A national holiday is named after him
He performed a surprising miracle
Throughout history, Valentine’s Day has been a day to celebrate each of the following EXCEPT:
Patriotism
Love
Faith
Appreciation
What do the formation of the Uniform Penny Post and the invention of the assembly line have in common?
They both prioritized the celebration of romantic love
They both decreased the cost of exchanging valentines
The both led to an official Valentine’s Day celebration
They both started the legends about St. Valentine
How did the Industrial Revolution impact Valentine’s Day?
Elaborate, handmade cards grew popular
Cards could be sent for a penny
Reciting poetry replaced exchanging gifts
Factory-made cards became available
When people send messages like "XOXO," what do those symbols mean?
Hugs and Kisses
Peace and Love
Hearts and Flowers
Tic-Tac-Toe
Who is the Greek Goddess of love?
Venus
Aphrodite
Athena
Hera
How many pounds of chocolate are purchased on Valentine's Day?
58 million
2 million
1 billion
100 million
How many times does an average person's heart beat in a lifetime?
1 billion
150 million
3 billion
3 million
What does the word "Valentine" mean?
strong and healthy
beautiful
with love
expensive
Which company was the original maker of these candies?
Russell Stover
Hallmark
NECCO: The New England Confectionery Company
FTD
Which piece of textual evidence best supports the inference that the boy's love for the girl was unwavering?
"They made up a thousand games."
"He promised her he would never love another girl as long as he lived."
"He got a job in the nearest city, working as a janitor in a hospital."
"She wore a blue scarf over her hair."
When is Valentine's day celebrated?
March, 31
January, 5
February, 14
February, 28
Which Roman goddess was Cupid’s mother?
Juno
Flora
Venus
Minerva
How do you say “Love” in Spanish?
Ami
Amos
Amop
Amor
Which rhetorical device is used in the sentence:
“It’s more personal than Halloween and less stressful than Christmas.”
Hyperbole
Analogy
Metaphor
Parallelism
The phrase “If you want to get in your pjs, build a fort and watch 16 consecutive episodes of your favorite show, that’s great too!” primarily appeals to which rhetorical strategy?
Logos (logic)
Ethos (credibility)
Pathos (emotion)
Anecdote
Saint Valentine was:
a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the third century
a Roman soldier who fell head over heels in love with a princess
a nickname of the poet Geoffrey Chaucer
Lovebird is a kind of
pigeon
parrot
eagle
stork
What does the word “cupido” mean?
Love
Hate
Desire
Faith
The first Valentine was written from a
House
Church
Prison
School
Legend says that St. Valentine fell in love with someone while in prison, who did he fall in love with?
Another prisoner
The jailor’s daughter
His wife
The prison guard
What does the word "Valentine" mean?
strong and healthy
beautiful
with love
expensive
In which country has the government prohibited the production of all Valentine’s Day gifts and items?
Indonesia
Philippines
Iran
Denmark
How many heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold for Valentine's Day?
3 Million
35 Million
350 Million
3 Billion
The Feast of Saint Valentines is a modern Catholic holiday that was adapted from______________________________.
The Feast of Eros & Cupid
The Feast of Aphrodite
The Feast of Lupercalia
The Feast of Valentinalia
How does this poem go?
Roses are red, violets are _____.
Violet
Purple
Pink
Blue
St. Valentine’s legend emphasizes him as a _________
Doctor
Romantic
Leader
Hero
5. What is the most famous couple in literature?
a. Bonnie and Clyde
b. Romeo and Juliet
c. Cesar and Cleopatra
