Diwali Fun Fact Quiz 2018

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Diwali Fun Fact Quiz 2018

Have you read our Blog on Diwali 2018? If yes, test yourself, colleagues and friends...

1: What other name is Diwali known by? A: Festival of Sounds B: Festival of Lights C: Festival of Colours D: Festival of Images

2: How long does Diwali last? A: 1 day B: 5 days C: 10 days D: 1 month

3: Which of these religious groups does not celebrate Diwali? A: Hindus B: Jains C: Sikhs D: Muslims

4: Diwali pays tribute to the goddess of wealth. What is her name? A: Lakshmi B: Freya C: Venus D: Saraswati

5: Celebrations carry on until the fifth day when a special feast called Bhai Dooj is observed. Who is this feast for? A: Sisters B: Brothers C: Mothers D: Fathers

6: Diwali is celebrated with large firework displays, in honour of the celebrations believed to have taken place upon the return of which Lord? A: Brahma B: Ramen C: Rama D: Nanorimo

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7: Colourful decorations are made using flour and water and painted on the floor by the entrance to people's homes. What are they called? A: Paisley B: Kalamkari C: Henna D: Rangoli

8: Which city has the biggest Diwali celebrations in the UK? A: London B: Leicester C: Liverpool D: Llandudno

9: People eat lots of sweets during Diwali. What is the name for these delicious treats? A: Kulfi B: Baklava C: Mithai D: Kofta

10: During the period of Diwali, what activity is believed to bring you good luck for the year ahead? A: Baking cakes B: Donating to charity C: Shaking hands D: Playing cards

11: Diwali celebrates which victory? A: Mind over matter B: Chaos over order C: Good over evil D: Nature over technology

12: What activity do people do just before Diwali in order to prepare for the arrival of the goddess Lakshmi? A: Clean their houses B: Plant flowers C: Wax their legs D: Go without food for 24 hours

Answers: 1=B; 2=B; 3=D; 4=A; 5=B; 6=C; 7=D; 8=B; 9=C; 10=D; 11=C; 12=A

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