WorksheetsHistory of Halloween Mid Article
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
When is Halloween celebrated?
November 1st
October 31st
October 30th
November 2nd
What ancient festival is Halloween connected to?
Feralia
All Saints’ Day
Samhain
Pomona
Who celebrated the festival of Samhain?
The Romans
The Celts
The Greeks
The Egyptians
Why did Celts wear costumes during Samhain?
To look beautiful
To hide from spirits
To act in plays
To impress others
What Roman goddess influenced Halloween traditions?
Pomona
Juno
Venus
Minerva
What fruit is connected to Pomona?
Pear
Apple
Grape
Orange
What does the word “Halloween” come from?
Holy Night
All Hallows’ Eve
Ghost Night
Spirit Day
What was the purpose of “souling”?
To get candy
To ask for food in exchange for prayers
To dance in the streets
To light candles
What did people originally carve before pumpkins?
Apples
Turnips
Potatoes
Watermelons
Who is the jack-o’-lantern based on?
Saint Jack
Stingy Jack
Jack the Ripper
A Celtic warrior
When did Halloween become popular in America?
1600s
1800s
1500s
2000s
What do children say when they ask for candy?
Happy Halloween
Trick or treat
Boo!
Give me sweets
What do people decorate their homes with on Halloween?
Flowers
Spider webs and skeletons
Stars
Hearts
Which country celebrates Día de los Muertos near Halloween?
Spain
Mexico
Ireland
Japan
What is the main idea of Halloween today?
Worshiping the dead
Having fun and being creative
Celebrating harvest
Honoring saints
