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History of Halloween Mid Article

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When is Halloween celebrated?

a)

November 1st

b)

October 31st

c)

October 30th

d)

November 2nd

2.

What ancient festival is Halloween connected to?

a)

Feralia

b)

All Saints’ Day

c)

Samhain

d)

Pomona

3.

Who celebrated the festival of Samhain?

a)

The Romans

b)

The Celts

c)

The Greeks

d)

The Egyptians

4.

Why did Celts wear costumes during Samhain?

a)

To look beautiful

b)

To hide from spirits

c)

To act in plays

d)

To impress others

5.

What Roman goddess influenced Halloween traditions?

a)

Pomona

b)

Juno

c)

Venus

d)

Minerva

6.

What fruit is connected to Pomona?

a)

Pear

b)

Apple

c)

Grape

d)

Orange

7.

What does the word “Halloween” come from?

a)

Holy Night

b)

All Hallows’ Eve

c)

Ghost Night

d)

Spirit Day

8.

What was the purpose of “souling”?

a)

To get candy

b)

To ask for food in exchange for prayers

c)

To dance in the streets

d)

To light candles

9.

What did people originally carve before pumpkins?

a)

Apples

b)

Turnips

c)

Potatoes

d)

Watermelons

10.

Who is the jack-o’-lantern based on?

a)

Saint Jack

b)

Stingy Jack

c)

Jack the Ripper

d)

A Celtic warrior

11.

When did Halloween become popular in America?

a)

1600s

b)

1800s

c)

1500s

d)

2000s

12.

What do children say when they ask for candy?

a)

Happy Halloween

b)

Trick or treat

c)

Boo!

d)

Give me sweets

13.

What do people decorate their homes with on Halloween?

a)

Flowers

b)

Spider webs and skeletons

c)

Stars

d)

Hearts

14.

Which country celebrates Día de los Muertos near Halloween?

a)

Spain

b)

Mexico

c)

Ireland

d)

Japan

15.

What is the main idea of Halloween today?

a)

Worshiping the dead

b)

Having fun and being creative

c)

Celebrating harvest

d)

Honoring saints