Fast and The Curious: The Spooky History of Halloween
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History
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1st - 5th Grade
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Shannon Quigley
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the holiday called that marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter?
Halloween
Samhain
All Hallows' Eve
Bonfire Night
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did people wear costumes during Samhain?
To scare away evil spirits
To celebrate the harvest season
To honor deceased relatives
To pray for good fortune
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where did the tradition of carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns originate?
Ireland
Scotland
America
England
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did people originally carve faces into before using pumpkins?
Turnips
Potatoes
Apples
Squash
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original purpose of going door-to-door on Halloween?
To collect candy and treats
To scare neighbors
To offer prayers for deceased relatives
To play tricks on people
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Halloween known for today?
Spooky decorations
Creative costumes
Delicious treats
All of the above
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is another name for Halloween?
All Hallows Eve
Trick or Treat Day
October
Day of the Dead
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the color black in Halloween celebrations?
It represents the harvest season
It symbolizes death and darkness
It signifies the beginning of winter
It is just a random color choice
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original name for trick-or-treating?
Guising
Pranking
Costuming
Feasting
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