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Questions about Japanese celebrations and Caribbean Carnival.
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1
What is the name of the celebration where people visit shrines to pray for good grades?
Setsubun
Seijin no Hi
Tanabata
Hatsumode
2
Which festival celebrates the meeting of the gods Orihime and Hikoboshi.
Tanabata
Obon
Carnival
Hanami
3
What do Japanese people often eat on New Year’s Day?
Ramen
Osechi
Takoyaki
Sushi rolls
4
What does "Golden Week" refer to?
A festival in Kyoto
A week of religious fasting
A week of shopping
A cluster of national holidays in late April and early May
5
What is Hanami?
Flower viewing, especially cherry blossoms
Fireworks show
Rice harvest celebration
Halloween in japan
6
What do many people wear during the Carnival parade?
School uniforms
Traditional Maroon clothing
Business suits
Colourful costumes with feathers feathers and beads
7
What is the main purpose of Carnival in Jamaica?
To celebrate freedom, culture, and enjoyment
A political protest
A religious festival only
A wedding celebration
8
What is the name of Japan’s New Year celebration?
Setsubun
Shogatsu
Tanabata
Obon
9
What festival is known as the "Star Festival"?
Tanabata
Obon
Shogatsu
Hanami
10
What item is commonly displayed for Boys' Day (now Children's Day)?
Bamboo poles
Kimono
Paper cranes
Carp streamers (Koinobori)
11
What is celebrated on March 3rd in Japan?
Coming of Age Day
Girls' Day (Hinamatsuri)
Boys' Day
Respect for the Aged Day
12
What month does Hanami usually take place?
June
January
March to April
September
13
What dolls are displayed during Hinamatsuri?
Samurai dolls
Daruma dolls
Hina dolls
Kokeshi dolls
14
What is Kodomo no Hi?
Thanksgiving Day
Coming of Age Day
Children's Day
Girls' Day
15
What do people usually do during the road march?
Sit and listen to speeches
Plant trees
Dance and walk along the streets with music
Watch movies
16
Which celebration involves throwing beans to drive away evil spirits?
Setsubun
Obon
Tanabata
Hinamatsuri
17
What phrase is shouted during Setsubun while throwing beans?
Banzai!
Sayonara oni
Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi
Itadakimasu!
18
Which celebration honors elderly people in September?
Tanabata
Shichi-Go-San
Obon
Respect for the Aged Day
19
What day celebrates becoming an adult in Japan?
Showa Day
Culture Day
Sports Day
Coming of Age Day
20
What celebration takes place in July and August with fireworks festivals?
Summer Matsuri
Golden Week
Obon
Tanabata
21
What type of music is most associated with Carnival in Jamaica?
Jazz
Gospel
Soca
Reggae
22
During Tanabata, people write wishes on what?
Bamboo leaves
Paper lanterns
Strips of colored paper
Origami cranes
23
Which celebration features dancing known as Bon Odori?
Shichi-Go-San
Hanami
Tanabata
Obon
24
What is the purpose of the Obon festival?
Celebrate summer
Pray for good harvest
Welcome the spirits of ancestors
Drive away evil spirits
25
When is Carnival in Jamaica usually celebrated?
November
Around Easter (March or April)
July
December
