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I'm not sure that mutchisman had a quiz about wedding rings in mind when he issued his challenge but here it is...the history and traditions of the wedding ring.

A multiple-choice quiz by lones78. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lones78
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
313,956
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1470
Last 3 plays: marianjoy (7/10), Kabdanis (3/10), Dagny1 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In places such as Australia, the USA and Britain, on which finger is the wedding ring traditionally worn? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Why is it not such a good idea to have your wedding ring made out of a steel-based alloy? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In some countries, women wear three rings on their finger. The engagement ring, wedding ring, and eternity ring. Which of these is not a traditionally accepted time to receive an eternity ring from a partner? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. From which country does the oldest recorded history of the exchange of wedding rings come? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Wedding rings were not always made of metal. Which of these was NOT used as a material for a wedding ring? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Early wedding rings contained stones in an attempt to disguise the handiwork of the artisan. Diamonds signified the indestructible bond of marriage but what did the ruby and sapphire signify? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. During which troubling time did it become more accepted for men to be given a wedding ring? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which practice is a relatively new version of the exchanging of rings? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Generally, the wedding ring is a solid band of metal (usually gold) with no stones or decoration. What is NOT a reason for this? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. An old wives' tale says that you can determine the sex of an unborn child by hanging a wedding ring over which part of the body? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In places such as Australia, the USA and Britain, on which finger is the wedding ring traditionally worn?

Answer: Third finger, left hand

The wedding ring is traditionally worn on the third finger of the left hand (not counting the thumb), also commonly known as the 'ring finger'. It was thought that the vena amoris (vein of love) ran directly from the heart to this finger thus symbolising a link from the heart to the wedded partner.
2. Why is it not such a good idea to have your wedding ring made out of a steel-based alloy?

Answer: It is impossible to cut off in the event of an emergency

Rings made of steel-based alloys are impossible to cut, at least without some sort of device that is likely to cause more injury than the one requiring the removal of the ring in the first place. Although steel-based alloy rings are very hard-wearing and can be polished up to a finer finish than some precious metals.
I think I'd rather have my wedding ring cut off than my finger if it came down to a choice between the two.
3. In some countries, women wear three rings on their finger. The engagement ring, wedding ring, and eternity ring. Which of these is not a traditionally accepted time to receive an eternity ring from a partner?

Answer: At the first Christmas together

Wedding anniversaries and the birth of children seem to be the most accepted times to give an eternity ring as these are significant events within the marriage. Eternity rings are considered a symbol of everlasting love.
4. From which country does the oldest recorded history of the exchange of wedding rings come?

Answer: Egypt

In Egypt, the wedding ring was a symbol of the supernatural and a never-ending band linked with eternal love. The Romans later used this tradition and the acceptance by a woman was a legally binding agreement that she was no longer free and was the property of her husband.
5. Wedding rings were not always made of metal. Which of these was NOT used as a material for a wedding ring?

Answer: Hair

Other materials used for wedding rings include hemp, reeds and ivory. Precious metals have stood the test of time with a wedding ring as it is harder wearing than some of these other materials and tend not to break down easily (as in the case of reeds, hemp or wood).
6. Early wedding rings contained stones in an attempt to disguise the handiwork of the artisan. Diamonds signified the indestructible bond of marriage but what did the ruby and sapphire signify?

Answer: The heart and sky

It is also said that the owner of a ruby is assured a life lived in peace and that the sapphire is capable of making peace between enemies and is a charm against unfaithfulness. Rubies and sapphires are actually both created from corundum so are considered 'twin stones'.
7. During which troubling time did it become more accepted for men to be given a wedding ring?

Answer: World War II

What is called a 'double-ring ceremony' gained popularity as soldiers went to war in the late 1930s. It became a token of the marriage contract and is still a custom that is around today.
8. Which practice is a relatively new version of the exchanging of rings?

Answer: Tattooing a design onto the finger

Some people are tattooing either a design or name around their 'ring finger' instead of exchanging rings. A tattoo is permanent, cannot be lost and is probably, in a lot of circumstances, cheaper than purchasing a ring. Some still also exchange rings and will use a traditional wedding ring to cover the tattoo on the finger.
9. Generally, the wedding ring is a solid band of metal (usually gold) with no stones or decoration. What is NOT a reason for this?

Answer: Easier to see scratches

Being able to see the scratches and wear marks easily in a wedding ring is probably not a positive thing. Although, it is probably easier to clean or buff those marks out than if the ring had stones in it.
10. An old wives' tale says that you can determine the sex of an unborn child by hanging a wedding ring over which part of the body?

Answer: The pregnant belly

Depending on how the ring moves depends on the sex of the child. If the rings swings like a pendulum the child will be a girl but, if the ring swings in a circle, the child will be born a boy.
Source: Author lones78

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