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A comprehension quiz after reading "A History of Christmas" on NewsELA.
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1
How many years have people been celebrating Christmas?
3050
2050
2000
3000
2
People used to celebrate light during winter's solstice. What is winter solstice?
The shortest day of the year
The shortest night of the year
The longest day of the year
The longest night of the year
3
In Scandinavia, the people celebrated Yule to mark the return of the sun. How long was Yule?
A month
As long as it took a giant log to burn out
One night
As many as 12 days
4
Christians celebrate Christmas as the birthday of Jesus. True or False?
True
False
5
Saturnalia, a holiday to honor Saturn(god of agriculture) was celebrated in what European city?
Jamestown
London
Madrid
Rome
6
Why was December the perfect time to celebrate in most areas of Europe?
The weather was nice and warm
The sun stayed up for a long time
Children had off from school for winter recess
Many people had a fresh supply of meat
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Today, which of the following is a Christmas custom?
Sending holiday cards
Giving gifts
Attending church services
Decorating trees
8
During Saturnalia, Roman social order was turned upside down. Which choice is NOT true?
Animals were treated like royalty
Slaves would become masters
Businesses and schools closed so everyone could celebrate
Poor workers were in command of the city
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Romans also celebrated the birthday of the god Mithra during winter. When was this celebration?
December 25
December 1
January 1
December 28
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BONUS: In which state is it illegal to have Christmas decorations up past January 14?
Kentucky
California
New Mexico
Maine
11
Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25 because the Bible says thats Jesus' birth date.
True
False
12
Christmas Day has been a national holiday in the United States since
1970
1870
1890
1850
13
From 1659 to 1681, Christmas was outlawed in Boston, but was celebrated in which settlement?
Yorktown
Roanoke Island
Jamestown
Massachusetts
14
In early years of Christianity, Christians didn't celebrate Jesus' birth. When did they start?
In the 200s
In the 1000s
In the 1900s
In the 300s
