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A #history of #halloween quiz created to test your knowledge of the day's superstitious past.
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1
When did the superstition of black cats being bad luck arise?
2000 BCE
the 1900s
the 1800s
the Middle Ages
2
True or False
: In order to not be recognized by ghosts, people wore masks after it became dark.
False
True
3
True or False: Some people still believe Halloween is a holiday that should not be celebrated.
False
True
4
I am most scared of...
frankenstein, vampires and werewolves
clowns, zombies and demons
EVERYTHING
spiders, bats and rats
5
True or False: Unicorns are creatures of the dark.
False
True
6
Halloween is...
Fun
Creepy
my FAVORITE!!!
Scary
7
True or False
: Halloween's deep-seated traditions and superstitions make for a fun holiday!
False
True
8
Why did many Americans begin leaving bowls of food outside of their homes on Halloween?
To feed the neighborhood children.
None of these
To feed black cats in the neighborhood.
To satisfy the ghosts so they would not enter the home.
9
How was the ancient Celtic tradition of ghosts different from the more modern tradition?
They would light candles to help their loved ones.
All of these
They believed the ghosts were their friends and relatives.
They would leave meals and treats for the ghosts.
10
Where might the superstition of
walking under a ladder
have originated?
Ancient Egypt
America
Ancient Rome
Ancient Greece
11
Spiders and bats are believed to be companions of...
Pumpkins
Witches
None of these
Jack
12
Where do Jack-o'-lanterns hold their origins?
Ancient Roman custom of the gods
It's a French tale about a witch and a spell.
It's an American tradition.
Celtic folklore tells a dark tale about a farmer named Jack.
13
True or False: Witches stem from the pagan goddess known as
the crone
.
True
False
14
What happened to Jack according to Celtic tradition?
He jumped over a candlestick.
He tricked the devil / was turned away from hell and heaven.
15
True or False
: The Celts believed cauldrons symbolized the Mother Earth's womb.
True
False
16
True or False
: The ancient Egyptians believed triangles were sacred.
False
True
17
What was the original belief behind the superstition of black cats?
Black cats were a symbol of the night.
Black cats were a symbol of death and dying.
People believed cats were really bad dogs in disguise.
People believed witches turned themselves into cats.
18
Why do people place Jack-o'-lanterns outside their homes?
They believe it guides lost spirits who wander like Jack.
They believe souls live inside of pumpkins.
They like the way they look.
They believe it will bring them a good harvest.
19
This Halloween I am going to...
dress up and trick or treat
dress up and scare little kids
stay at home and not celebrate
hand out candy at home
20
What do the Halloween colors of orange and black symbolize?
Jack-o'-lanterns and black cats
Light and darkness
The turning color of leaves and death of summer.
All of these
