What is the purpose of rangoli?

It is used to celebrate Indian religious traditions.

How are Diwali and Christmas Similar?

Both are the biggest holidays of their culture.

Which of the following is true about Diwali?

As a Hindu holiday, most Indians celebrate Diwali.

Why is the legend of Rama told during Diwali?

Rama vs. Revana reprsents good vs. evil and light vs. darkness

What Does Diwali Mark?

The start of the Hindu New Year

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What is the purpose of rangoli?
It is used to light the home.
It is a beautiful decoration.
It represents power and knowledge.
It is used to celebrate Indian religious traditions.
2
How are Diwali and Christmas Similar?
Both are the biggest holidays of their culture.
Santa comes on both Diwali, and Christmas.
We both hang up trees to decorate.
We both worship Lakshmi.
3
Diwali, the festival of lights, is part of...
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
4
Which is Not a Diwali Tradition?
Fly Kites
Firework Displays
Celebrate Lakshmi Puja
Light Candles
5
The Hindu festival of Diwali is especially noted for what type of food?
Curries
Sweets
Breads
Rice dishes
6
Which of the following is true about Diwali?
Diwali is a Buddhist holiday
Diwali celebrates Indian democracy
As a Hindu holiday, most Indians celebrate Diwali.
Diwali celebrates patriotism like the Fourth of July
7
Why is the legend of Rama told during Diwali?
Rama vs. Revana reprsents good vs. evil and light vs. darkness
The hindu culture loves the color blue
Diwali is to thank the god Vishnu for sending Prince Rama
8
True or False: Diwali is celebrated on November 12 annually.
False
True
9
Who was Hanuman?
A monkey general
The king of Ayodya
A god of war
A brother of Rama
10
Who was Ravan?
God of happiness
Ruler of India
Demon King
Father of ganesh
11
Who is not in the legend of Diwali?
the demon king Ravan
Princess Leia
Prince Ram
Hanuman
12
How many days is the holiday of Diwali celebrated?
3
5
1
7
13
Who found Sita?
Lashkman
The monkey, Hanuman
Her husband, Rama
Ravana
14
Rangoli is ___
A colored powder
A type of paint which you use to paint the floor
A craft made from colored paper
A hard box of color which melts when you add hot water
15
A Diwali legend, the story of the return of ........... and ..........?
Abdul and Shivan
Sita and Abdul
Ramz and Sita
Rama and Sita
16
Diwali is the celebration of what?
the birth of Hinduism
good over evil
the goddess Ganga
the god Brahma
17
The celebration of Diwali comes from what country?
Netherlands
China
Mexico
India
18
The Hindu goddess of wealth is given special honor during Diwali. What is her name?
Parvati
Lakshmi
Saraswati
Durga
19
What do people light up around their house during Diwali?
Christmas Lights
Fireworks
Jack-O-Lanterns
Candles
20
What Does Diwali Mark?
The start of the Hindu New Year
Nothing
When the earth was created
The 1st day of Christmas
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What is Diwali?
The Festival of Nights
The Festival of Brights
The Festival of Fights
The Festival of Lights

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