History of Halloween

History of Halloween

8th Grade

10 Qs

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History of Halloween

History of Halloween

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History, Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What ancient culture is Halloween derived from?

The Romans

The Greeks

The Celts

The French

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What ancient tradition is Halloween based on?

Samhain

Saturnalia

Christmas

Festivus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Who designated November 1 "All Saints Day" because he did not like the attention Halloween was getting?

The King of England

The Holy Roman Emperor

George Washington

The Pope

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why did the original celebrants of Halloween think costumes were necessary?

Because costumes are cool.

Because costumes ward off ghosts.

Because it is fun to trick your friends.

Trick question. They did not wear costumes.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Before Halloween was called "Halloween", it was called something else. What was it?

Thanksgiving

All Saints Day

Death Day

All Hallows Eve

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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According to the ancients, what happened on Halloween?

The devil roams the earth for twenty-four hours.

The living are literally able to raise the dead.

A really rocking party that's what.

The lines between the living and the dead were blurred.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The ancient priests (Druids) did what on Halloween with fire?

Built a massive bonfire.

Lit tons of candles.

Set their neighbors' houses on fire.

Nothing.

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