1.
On what date is World Friendship Day celebrated in The US?
Correct Answer
A. The first Sunday in August.
Explanation
World Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in August in the US. This answer is correct because it specifies the exact date of the celebration. It indicates that World Friendship Day does not have a fixed date, but rather falls on the first Sunday of August each year.
2.
Where was this day traditionally celebrated first?
Correct Answer
A. America
Explanation
This day, which is not specified in the question, was traditionally celebrated first in America.
3.
Who initiated "World Friendship day"?
Correct Answer
B. Joyce Hall in 1930
Explanation
Joyce Hall initiated "World Friendship Day" in 1930.
4.
Which countries celebrate that day on July 20th?
Correct Answer
A. Brazil and Argentina
Explanation
Brazil and Argentina celebrate a day on July 20th.
5.
Which countries celebrate that day on Valentine's Day?
Correct Answer
B. Finland and Estonia
Explanation
Finland and Estonia celebrate Valentine's Day. Both countries have adopted this Western tradition and celebrate it with the exchange of gifts, flowers, and romantic gestures. In Finland, Valentine's Day is known as "Ystävänpäivä" which translates to "Friend's Day" and is not only focused on romantic love but also on friendships. In Estonia, Valentine's Day is popular among young people and is seen as a day to express love and affection towards their partners or crushes.
6.
What is exchanged during that day?
Correct Answer
A. Flowers, cards, and wrist bands.
Explanation
During that day, which is not specified in the question, people exchange flowers, cards, and wrist bands. This suggests that there is a specific occasion or event being referred to where individuals give these items as gifts or tokens of appreciation.
7.
Who proposed world friendship day in 1958?
Correct Answer
A. Dr. Ramon Artemio Bracho
Explanation
Dr. Ramon Artemio Bracho proposed World Friendship Day in 1958.
8.
Where are friendship bands mostly popular during that day?
Correct Answer
B. India
Explanation
Friendship bands are mostly popular in India during that day. In India, Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year. It is a day dedicated to the celebration of friendship and people exchange friendship bands as a symbol of their bond. The tradition of friendship bands has become widely popular in India, with friends tying colorful bands on each other's wrists as a gesture of friendship and love.
9.
Which children's character is the world's ambassador of friendship at the UN?
Correct Answer
B. Winnie the Pooh
Explanation
Winnie the Pooh is the correct answer because he is recognized as the world's ambassador of friendship at the UN. This beloved children's character embodies the values of friendship, kindness, and inclusivity, making him a perfect representative for promoting peace and understanding among children worldwide. Winnie the Pooh's popularity and universal appeal make him an ideal choice for spreading the message of friendship and unity at the United Nations.
10.
How is this day called in Hispanic countries such as Peru?
Correct Answer
A. "El dia del Amigo"
Explanation
The correct answer is "El dia del Amigo." This is the Spanish translation for "The day of the Friend." In Hispanic countries such as Peru, this day is celebrated to honor and appreciate friendships.