Origins of Halloween and the Celts

Origins of Halloween and the Celts

12th Grade

10 Qs

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Origins of Halloween and the Celts

Origins of Halloween and the Celts

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History

12th Grade

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ancient festival is considered the origin of Halloween?

Beltane

Samhain

Imbolc

Lughnasadh

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of people is credited with the origins of Halloween?

Romans

Greeks

Celts

Egyptians

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason the Celts celebrated Samhain?

To mark the beginning of spring

To celebrate the harvest

To mark the transition from summer to winter

To honor the sun god

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On what date did the Celts celebrate Samhain?

October 30 to October 31

October 31 to November 1

November 1 to November 2

November 2 to November 3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Celts believe happened on the night before their new year?

The sun god was reborn

The dead returned to Earth

The harvest was blessed

The spirits of nature were awakened

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the druids in Celtic society?

Warriors

Farmers

Priests

Kings

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of November 1 for the Celts?

It was the end of the harvest season

It was the beginning of a new year

It was the longest day of the year

It was a day to honor the moon

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