Feasts And Festivals - Kids
- 1.
During which Hindu festival do people throw coloured powder and water at one another?
- A.
Diwali
- B.
Janmashtami
- C.
Holi
Correct Answer
C. HoliExplanation
Holi is a spring festival connected with the god Vishnu. It also is connected with springtime and the grain harvest. It takes place in February or March. People relax social rules and behave playfully.Rate this question:
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- 2.
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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- 3.
Passover celebrates the freedom of the Jewish people from slavery in Eritrea about 3,200 years ago.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Passover celebrates the freedom of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt about 3,200 years ago. It begins in March or April and lasts for about a week.Rate this question:
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- 4.
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 celebrates the victory of the Mexican army over a French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The battle took place after Emperor Napoleon III of France sent troops to take over Mexico.Rate this question:
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- 5.
St. Patrick's Day is a religious holiday in Ireland.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Saint Patrick brought the Christian religion to Ireland more than 1,500 years ago. He used shamrocks to teach people about God. People in Ireland go to church and wear shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which religion celebrates Easter?
- A.
Buddhism
- B.
Islam
- C.
Christianity
Correct Answer
C. ChristianityExplanation
Easter is the most important Christian holiday of the year. It celebrates the Resurrection, or the return to life, of Jesus Christ.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which city does not hold a famous carnival every year before Lent?
- A.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- B.
Islamabad, Pakistan
- C.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Correct Answer
B. Islamabad, PakistanExplanation
Islamabad, Pakistan, does not hold a famous carnival before the Christian season of Lent. Most of Pakistan's people are Muslims, not Christians.Rate this question:
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- 8.
May Day is celebrated every year on May 15.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
People celebrate May Day on May 1. In many countries, May Day is celebrated to mark the beginning of spring, a return to life after winter.Rate this question:
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- 9.
When is the feast day of the French national hero Saint Joan of Arc?
- A.
March 30
- B.
April 30
- C.
May 30
Correct Answer
C. May 30Explanation
St. Joan of Arc's feast day is May 30, the date of her death in 1431.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which tradition is popular on April Fool's Day?
- A.
Dressing up in a jester's costume
- B.
Speaking a silly, made-up language
- C.
Playing tricks on people
Correct Answer
C. Playing tricks on peopleExplanation
April Fool's Day is celebrated on April 1. In many countries, people play tricks on one another. A favorite joke is to send someone on a fool's errand, a search for something that does not exist. In the United States, the person who is tricked is called an April Fool.Rate this question:
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