Valentine's Day Quiz

When did the tradition of sending love tokens and notes on 14th February begin?

• 18th century

• 20th century

• 12th century

• 15th century

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Who sent the earliest Valentine message held in the British Museum in 1450?

• King Henry VIII

• Joan of Arc

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Charles, Duke of Orleans

What development in the 1800s made Valentine's Day cards available to everyone?

• Cheap paper

• Creation of social media

• Invention of the internet

• Discovery of printing

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Where do people travel to send cards to stress their devotion to their loved one?

• Venice

• Wiltshire village of Lover

• Paris

• Rome

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What kind of Valentine's cards were designed to insult in the Victorian era?

• Vinegar Valentines

• Funny cards

• Handwritten cards

• Romantic cards

What is the origin of the tradition of giving red roses on Valentine's Day?

• Ancient Roman tradition

• Medieval European tradition

• Victorian era tradition

• Modern American tradition

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Which country is known for the tradition of giving chocolate on Valentine's Day?

• Switzerland

• Belgium

• Japan

• Italy

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