Superstitions Quiz

Ravens predict death.

People believed ravens predict death because they were often seen in places associated with dying. True or False?

• True

• False

Breaking the Wishbone.

Breaking the wishbone is a tradition where the person who gets the bigger piece will have their wish come true.

• True

• False

Opening an Umbrella Indoors.

Why do some people believe opening an umbrella indoors brings bad luck?

• Because it makes a mess indoors.

• Because of historical concerns about accidents.

• Because umbrellas are unlucky objects.

• Because it annoys household spirits.

Ravens predict death.

According to legend, what did Vikings do with ravens to predict land?

• They kept ravens captive on their ships.

• They released ravens and followed them.

• They sacrificed ravens to the gods.

• They avoided ravens altogether.

Superstitions still hold significance in today's world despite scientific advancements and cultural beliefs.

• True

• False

Belief

• A trial or test to discover something new.

• A lack of success in achieving a goal.

• A conviction or acceptance that something is true.

• To break free from confinement or avoid danger.

• Something that provides proof or support for a claim.

Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the list. (2 points each) The ______ that black cats are bad luck is not true.

• belief

• idea

• incorrect

• false

Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the list. (2 points each) There is no ______ ______ that breaking a mirror brings bad luck.

• evidence

• proof

• indication

• sign

Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the list. (2 points each) If you believe in superstitions, you might feel scared of ______ ______.

• misfortune

• happiness

• luck

• joy

Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the list. (2 points each) The scientist tried an ___________ to see if bad luck is real.

• experiment

• exercise

• explanation

• exhibition