Our Festivals Quiz

What are some traditional foods eaten during Eid al-Fitr?

• Pizza, spaghetti, and tacos

• Hamburger, hot dog, and french fries

• Sushi, tempura, and ramen

• Some traditional foods eaten during Eid al-Fitr include dates, sheer khurma, biryani, kebabs, and various sweets.

Describe the rituals and customs associated with Eid al-Fitr.

• The rituals and customs associated with Eid al-Fitr include the special prayer called Salat al-Eid, giving of gifts and charity, and the communal meals with family and friends.

• The rituals and customs associated with Eid al-Fitr include fasting for a week

• Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by lighting candles and decorating the house with flowers

• Eid al-Fitr is a time for people to wear black clothing and mourn the dead

Explain the significance of Gurupurab in Sikhism.

• Gurupurab is a day of fasting and penance for Sikhs to seek forgiveness for their sins.

• Gurupurab is the celebration of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

• Gurupurab is a festival to commemorate the victory of Sikhs over the Mughal Empire.

• Gurupurab is the celebration of the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru.

How is Gurupurab celebrated?

• With a marathon and sports competitions

• With prayers, processions, and community meals

• By fasting and meditation

• With fireworks and dancing

Name the national festivals celebrated in your country.

• Oktoberfest, Bastille Day, Cinco de Mayo

• Diwali, Holi, Independence Day, Republic Day, Gandhi Jayanti

• Christmas, Easter, Halloween

• Chinese New Year, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day

What are the customs and traditions associated with the national festivals?

• The customs and traditions associated with national festivals are only for children

• The customs and traditions associated with national festivals are the same in every country

• The customs and traditions associated with national festivals vary from country to country and often include activities such as parades, feasts, traditional dances, and religious ceremonies.

• National festivals have no customs or traditions

Describe the significance of Onam in the state of Kerala.

• Onam is a small and insignificant festival in Kerala, not widely celebrated

• Onam is a festival celebrated in Kerala to honor the victory of the state in a historical battle

• Onam is a festival celebrated in Kerala to mark the end of the monsoon season

• Onam is a significant harvest festival in Kerala, celebrated with great enthusiasm and traditional rituals.

List the main events and activities during the Onam festival.

• Boat races, traditional dance performances, floral decorations, and Onam Sadya

• Holi color throwing, Diwali lantern lighting, Ramadan fasting, and Hanukkah dreidel spinning

• Easter egg hunts, pumpkin carving, Christmas caroling, and New Year's fireworks

• Carnival parades, snowboarding, skydiving, and rock climbing

What is the significance of Pongal in Tamil Nadu?

• It is a harvest festival celebrated to give thanks to the Sun God for a bountiful harvest.

• It is a festival to commemorate the birth of a famous Tamil poet

• It is a festival to celebrate the end of the monsoon season

• It is a festival to honor the Moon God

Explain the rituals and traditions observed during the Pongal festival.

• During Pongal, people fly kites and have water balloon fights

• During the Pongal festival, people clean their homes, decorate with kolam (rangoli), cook Pongal (sweet rice dish), offer prayers to the Sun God, and exchange gifts and sweets with family and friends.

• Pongal festival involves fasting and abstaining from food and water

• The main ritual of Pongal is to light fireworks and have a bonfire