Valentine's Day Origins Quiz

What is the main theme of Valentine's Day as introduced in the video?

• A day to honor historical events

• A day to express love

• A day for religious ceremonies

• A day to celebrate friendship

Why did Emperor Claudius II ban marriages for soldiers?

• He thought it was against Roman traditions

• He believed it made them weak

• He wanted to focus on religious conversions

• He wanted to increase the population

What action did Saint Valentine take in response to the marriage ban?

• He protested publicly

• He secretly married soldiers

• He fled the Roman Empire

• He converted to Paganism

What did Saint Valentine give to soldiers to remind them of their vows?

• Coins

• Heart-shaped parchments

• Flowers

• Rings

Who was Asterius in the story of Saint Valentine?

• A Roman soldier

• A fellow priest

• The jailer of Saint Valentine

• The emperor's advisor

What miracle is Saint Valentine said to have performed for Julia?

• He taught her to read

• He converted her to Paganism

• He helped her escape prison

• He cured her blindness

What was the content of Saint Valentine's final letter?

• A plea for mercy

• A farewell to his family

• A message to Julia signed 'from your Valentine'

• A declaration of faith

When was Valentine's Day declared an official holiday?

• In 496 A.D.

• In 200 A.D.

• In 300 A.D.

• In 1000 A.D.

What is Valentine's Day's rank in terms of consumer spending in the United States?

• First

• Second

• Tenth

• Fifth

What was the emperor's reaction to Saint Valentine's actions in jail?

• He promoted him

• He ordered his execution

• He ignored him

• He pardoned him