Saturnalia and Christmas

Saturnalia and Christmas

6th - 8th Grade

12 Qs

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Saturnalia and Christmas

Saturnalia and Christmas

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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CCSS
RI.6.2, RI.7.2, RI.6.8

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Christmas on December 25th is rooted in Christian tradition.

The celebration's date originates from Christian customs.

The Bible doesn't mention when Jesus was born.

Christian leaders picked this date to match existing festivities.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Bible doesn't specify Jesus Christ's exact birth date.

Saturnalia was a Roman celebration for the god Saturn.

The Bible doesn't mention when Jesus was born.

Christian leaders picked this date to match existing festivities.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Early Christian leaders chose December 25th to align with other celebrations.

The festival lasted from December 17th to 23rd.

Saturnalia was a Roman celebration for the god Saturn.

Christian leaders picked this date to match existing festivities.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Saturnalia was an ancient Roman festival honoring the god Saturn.

The winter solstice, marking the shortest day, was part of the festivities.

Saturnalia was a Roman celebration for the god Saturn.

The Bible doesn't mention when Jesus was born.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Saturnalia occurred from December 17th to 23rd.

The festival lasted from December 17th to 23rd.

December 25th to 31stChristian leaders picked this date to match existing festivities.

As Christianity spread, December 25th became more significant.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Saturnalia involved role reversals and joyful festivities.

Christian leaders picked this date to match existing festivities.

December 25th was chosen to gradually replace older festivities.

People switched roles and celebrated happily.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

December 25th was integrated to replace older celebrations.

December 25th was chosen to gradually replace older festivities.

Saturnalia was a Roman celebration for the god Saturn.

Christmas represents giving, fun, and gathering with loved ones.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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