When did the Celts celebrate Samhain?
History of Halloween

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Beverly Havey
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1.
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the beginning of August
mid-September
the end of October
the beginning of November
2.
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The Celts celebrated the ________ during Samhain.
end of the rainy season
beginning of summer
end of harvest season
founding of their civilization
3.
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The Celts wore costumes on Samhain to
celebrate their country’s independence.
imitate the crops they grew.
hide from their neighbors.
scare away spirits.
4.
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Today, we put out candy for trick-or-treaters. What did the Celts originally leave out for spirits?
clothing and money
food and money
dolls and clothing
food and drinks
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is true about the Celts?
They believed in gods, ghosts and fairies.
They lived in what is now Mexico.
They invented candy.
They celebrated Samhain twice a year.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following best describes All Hallows’ Eve?
a Celtic holiday that replaced a Christian holiday
a name for Halloween that originated in the United States
a Christian holiday that replaced Samhain
another name for Samhain
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What happened when the Christians arrived in Celtic civilization?
They all left after only a few months.
Many Celts converted to Christianity.
The Celts rejected Christianity completely.
They moved Samhain to December.
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