10. What are two important symbols of the 4th of July?

The American flag and national anthem

17. Why is Australia Day also a time of reflection for some people?

Because some Indigenous Australians see it as a day of mourning

16. How do many people in Australia celebrate the day?

With barbecues, concerts, and fireworks

9. What do people often do on the 4th of July?

Watch fireworks and have barbecues

22. What happens during Ramadan?

People fast from sunrise to sunset

31. What is the main purpose of Heritage Day?

To recognize South Africa’s cultures and traditions

12. What is the purpose of Labour Day?

To honor workers and their rights

19. What is the main idea of Thanksgiving?

To be thankful for what you have

25. What do people do on Eid al-Fitr?

Dress nicely, visit family, and share food

18. When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the USA?

The fourth Thursday in November

34. What does the Braai on Heritage Day represent?

A symbol of family and cultural unity

35. What is Heritage Day mainly about?

Preserving and respecting different cultures

8. What does Independence Day in the USA celebrate?

Independence from Britain in 1776

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11. When is Labour Day in the USA and Canada?
May 1st
The first Friday in May
The first Monday in September
The last Sunday in August
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10. What are two important symbols of the 4th of July?
The statue and the crown
The eagle and the dollar
Firecrackers and hamburgers
The American flag and national anthem
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17. Why is Australia Day also a time of reflection for some people?
Because of the hot weather
Because it is a public holiday
Because it is the last day of summer
Because some Indigenous Australians see it as a day of mourning
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33. What is a popular activity on Heritage Day?
Going to the beach
Giving gifts
Watching fireworks
Having a Braai
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5. What is a common symbol of St. Patrick’s Day?
A shamrock
A rainbow
A sheep
A chocolate chip cookie
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30. When is Heritage Day celebrated in South Africa?
September 24
November 4
August 24
October 14
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16. How do many people in Australia celebrate the day?
With snowball fights and ski races
By fasting and praying
By giving gifts and lighting lanterns
With barbecues, concerts, and fireworks
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3. Who is honored on St. Patrick’s Day?
The patron saint of Ireland
A famous Irish king
The founder of Dublin
A famous writer
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2. Which country is most closely connected to St. Patrick’s Day?
England
Australia
Canada
Ireland
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21. Who shared food during the first Thanksgiving?
Presidents and soldiers
Cowboys and farmers
Explorers and pirates
Pilgrims and Native Americans
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9. What do people often do on the 4th of July?
Go to work and school
Light candles and sing carols
Watch fireworks and have barbecues
Wear costumes and go trick-or-treating
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1. When is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated?
April 17
March 16
March 17
March 15
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22. What happens during Ramadan?
People celebrate with fireworks
People exchange gifts each day
People go shopping every night
People fast from sunrise to sunset
14
29. What usually happens at 11 a.m. on Remembrance Day?
People sing the national anthem
Flags are taken down
A moment of silence is held
People give speeches
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7. When is Independence Day celebrated in the USA?
July 1
July 4
June 4
July 14
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4. What do people often wear on St. Patrick’s Day?
Red clothes
Blue clothes
Green clothes
Yellow clothes
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31. What is the main purpose of Heritage Day?
To recognize South Africa’s cultures and traditions
To celebrate national independence
To mark the beginning of spring
To honor famous leaders
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32. What do people often wear on Heritage Day?
Traditional clothing
Sports jerseys
School uniforms
Costumes from movies
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28. What symbol is worn on Remembrance Day?
A red poppy
A red rose
A white star
A green leaf
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20. What food is common at a Thanksgiving meal?
Turkey, potatoes, and pie
Pizza and ice cream
Hamburgers and fries
Chicken and rice
21
6. What happens in some cities to celebrate the day?
Rivers are turned green
The sky is filled with green balloons
The streets are painted green
The houses are painted green
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12. What is the purpose of Labour Day?
To celebrate the start of school
o give thanks for food
To honor workers and their rights
To remember national heroes
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19. What is the main idea of Thanksgiving?
To exchange gifts
To remember fallen soldiers
To be thankful for what you have
To celebrate a new year
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25. What do people do on Eid al-Fitr?
Dress nicely, visit family, and share food
Have a quiet day alone
Go back to work
Travel to other countries
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24. What marks the end of Ramadan?
Eid al-Adha
A national holiday
A fasting contest
Eid al-Fitr
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18. When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the USA?
The second Thursday in November
The fourth Thursday in November
November 1st
The first Friday in November
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15. What historical event does Australia Day mark?
The founding of Canberra
Australia’s independence from Britain
The end of World War II
The arrival of the First Fleet
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26. When is Remembrance Day observed?
October 11
September 11
December 25
November 11
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14. When is Australia Day celebrated?
January 16
January 26
January 1
January 6
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34. What does the Braai on Heritage Day represent?
A symbol of family and cultural unity
A national cooking holiday
A way to raise money for schools
A contest between chefs
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35. What is Heritage Day mainly about?
Preserving and respecting different cultures
Planting trees and cleaning nature
Learning about other countries
Remembering historical wars
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23. What is the evening meal called during Ramadan?
Dinner
Iftar
Suhoor
Eid
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8. What does Independence Day in the USA celebrate?
The signing of the Constitution
The country’s freedom from France
The end of the Civil War
Independence from Britain in 1776
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13. What do people often do on Labour Day?
Light candles at home
Watch scary movies
Go to school and work
Have picnics and join parades
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27. What does Remembrance Day honor?
Soldiers who died in wars
Inventors and scientists
Farmers and workers
People who helped build cities

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