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St. Valentine's Day Origins and Traditions
St. Valentine's Day Origins and Traditions
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A multiple choice quiz about the origins and traditions associated to this date.
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1
Who was St. Valentine?
A Roman priest and a martyr
A soldier
A member of the old the Roman Senate
An Emperor of Rome
2
Approximately, how many Valentine's Day cards are sent every year?
115 million
2,6 billion
1 billion
850 million
3
Which Roman God is one of the symbols of St. Valentine’s Day?
Apollo
Eros
Cupid
4
Valentine’s Day customs date back to the feast of
Lupercalia
. Who held this festival?
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Romans
Celts
Ancient Greeks
5
What fruit is also known as the "love apple"?
apple
tomato
strawberry
grape
6
Who was Cupid?
In Greek mythology, he is the son of love
In Roman mythology, he is the king of other gods
In Roman mythology, he is the son of Venus
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When was the first known Valentine’s Day card sent?
1742
1415
1603
1868
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In what Shakespeare play is St. Valentine's Day mentioned?
Hamlet
Romeo and Juliet
Macbeth
Julius Caesar
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Where would one find the oldest love poem?
a love letter from a prince
a pyramid in Egypt
a clay tablet
an old scroll in Rome
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What did Valentine do before he was put to death?
He killed the jailor, the father of his love
He sent his love, the jailor´s daughter, red roses
He left a note for his love signed from "Your Valentine"
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What is the love story behind St Valentine’s Day?
On 14/2,Valentine handed out flowers to all women in Rome
On Feb. 14th, Valentine littered the streets with red hearts
On Feb. 14th, Valentine was put to death
On Feb.14th, Valentine got married to his childhood love
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What does "Valentine" mean?
Sweetheart
Heart
Pet
Love
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Where can a box which is supposed to contain the remains of St.Valentine, be seen on Feb. 14
th
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Rome
Vienna
Dublin
Paris
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Who will receive the most Valentine's Day cards?
Mothers
Sweethearts
Children
Teachers
