Feasts And Festivals - Student And Advanced
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Which Christian festival is called Pascha in many European countries?
- A.
Passover
- B.
Easter
- C.
Epiphany
Correct Answer
B. EasterExplanation
Christians in many European countries call Easter Pascha. This word comes from the Hebrew word pesah, which means passover. Jesus was celebrating the Jewish festival of Passover shortly before he was arrested and sentenced to be crucified.Rate this question:
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- 2.
During which Hindu festival do people douse each other with coloured powder and water?
- A.
Diwali
- B.
Janmashtami
- C.
Holi
Correct Answer
C. HoliExplanation
Holi is a lively festival associated with the god Vishnu, springtime, and the grain harvest. It occurs in February or March. People relax social rules and act boisterously. This honors the playful character of the young Krishna, a physical form of Vishnu.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Where was the first St. Patrick's Day celebration in the United States?
- A.
Boston
- B.
Chicago
- C.
New York City
Correct Answer
A. BostonExplanation
The first St. Patrick's Day celebration in the United States was held in Boston in 1737. Today, the St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City is the largest.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What does the term Mardi Gras mean?
- A.
Shrove Tuesday
- B.
Wild Nights
- C.
Fat Tuesday
Correct Answer
C. Fat TuesdayExplanation
Mardi Gras means fat Tuesday in French. Mardi Gras takes place on the Tuesday before Lent, during the Easter season. It has roots in an ancient Roman custom of merrymaking before a period of fasting.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In April, the Japanese hold Sakura Matsuri, the Rose Blossom Festival.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Sakura Matsuri is the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Songkran is the New Year holiday in Tanzania.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Songkran is the New Year holiday in Thailand.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Passover celebrates the Israelites' flight from slavery in Eritrea in the 1200's B.C.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Passover celebrates the Israelites' flight from slavery in Egypt, probably in the 1200's B.C. It begins in March or April and lasts for about a week.Rate this question:
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- 8.
May Day developed from a Roman festival called Floralia.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Peoples conquered by the ancient Romans developed May Day festivals from the Roman festival of Floralia. Floralia took place in April and honored the Roman goddess of springtime, Flora. Eventually, Floralia was combined with a Celtic celebration called Beltane, which took place May 1.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is the Iranian New Year called?
- A.
Rosh Ha-Shanah
- B.
Nowruz
- C.
Baisakhi
Correct Answer
B. NowruzExplanation
Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, begins on the first day of spring. Nowruz activities include growing wheat or lentil sprouts, attending banquets and picnics, and visiting family and friends.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following countries celebrates Cinco de Mayo on May 5?
- A.
Bolivia
- B.
Spain
- C.
Mexico
Correct Answer
C. MexicoExplanation
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over a French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The battle occurred after Emperor Napoleon III of France sent troops to Mexico to conquer the country.Rate this question:
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