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Quiz about All Hallows Evil
Quiz about All Hallows Evil

All Hallows Evil Trivia Quiz


Just what goes bump in the night? Let's travel around the world and celebrate some Halloween traditions!

A multiple-choice quiz by penguinhunter. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
379,120
Updated
Sep 02 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
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Question 1 of 10
1. We'll begin in this European country. While it's better known for leprechauns and selkies, Halloween supposedly originated here. Where is it? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Let's hop over to Germany, where people hide knives and other sharp objects on Halloween. Why? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Let's go to Mexico, where Halloween is a chance for spirits of departed family members to visit the living. What's the name of this celebration? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Now in Great Britain, this November 5th holiday isn't on Halloween, but there are still plenty of fireworks and bonfires for this historical figure, whose face graces the masks of both V (from the movie "V for Vendetta") and members of "Anonymous". Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Japan doesn't celebrate its ghosts and goblins in October. In what summer month is Obon, where the dead are said to return home? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In what country is Halloween known as Alla Helgons Dag and is a national holiday? I wonder if the children there eat my favorite candy fish. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In the Czech Republic, you had better put out a few extra chairs on Halloween night. Why? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. It's not called Halloween in Hong Kong, but Yue Lan. What does Yue Lan mean? My stomach's rumbling just thinking about it. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. We're close to finishing our spooky tour, but I want to take part in a not-so-scary tradition. If I perform certain rituals and go to sleep on Halloween night, what might I see? This seems more appropriate to February. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. We're home, we're home! But UH-OH! All of those spooks and monsters are following us! Quick! What item can we scatter on the floor to stop them from entering? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. We'll begin in this European country. While it's better known for leprechauns and selkies, Halloween supposedly originated here. Where is it?

Answer: Ireland

Originally known as Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival celebrated to ward off ghosts by wearing frightening costumes, Halloween has become a global celebration. Modern Irish Halloween includes eating barnbrack, a raisin bread that has an object inside. Sometimes it's used to tell your fortune!

(Source: Wikipedia)
2. Let's hop over to Germany, where people hide knives and other sharp objects on Halloween. Why?

Answer: To stop ghosts from harming them

According to Germanic legend, returning spirits will hurt people who leave out anything dangerous.
3. Let's go to Mexico, where Halloween is a chance for spirits of departed family members to visit the living. What's the name of this celebration?

Answer: El Dia de los Muertos

El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a popular celebration in Latin America. Families make beautiful altars for their departed loved ones and celebrate for up to three days. I can only wish for Day of the Cats, Pants, or Trivia!
4. Now in Great Britain, this November 5th holiday isn't on Halloween, but there are still plenty of fireworks and bonfires for this historical figure, whose face graces the masks of both V (from the movie "V for Vendetta") and members of "Anonymous".

Answer: Guy Fawkes

Guy Fawkes Night commemorates the arrest of Guy Fawkes, a member of the infamous Gunpowder Plot. Members of the "hacktivist" group Anonymous, which has launched internet attacks on the Church of Scientology and governments among others to protest current events and abuse, have adopted the Guy Fawkes mask while making public statements to keep their identities secret.

(Source: Wikipedia)
5. Japan doesn't celebrate its ghosts and goblins in October. In what summer month is Obon, where the dead are said to return home?

Answer: August

In Japan, Obon is celebrated with special foods. Paper boats with candles in them are sent down a river to guide the spirits, and the famous Bon Odori dance is performed. Obon is a traditional (and fun!) summer festival in which all are welcomed to participate.
6. In what country is Halloween known as Alla Helgons Dag and is a national holiday? I wonder if the children there eat my favorite candy fish.

Answer: Sweden

Not only is Halloween a national holiday, schools have a week of break! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays (and I bet I would have loved it more if I grew up in Sweden!)

(Source: Sweden.se)
7. In the Czech Republic, you had better put out a few extra chairs on Halloween night. Why?

Answer: For your deceased family members

The chairs are to remind one of their deceased family members (and to give their ghosts a place to sit, should they visit on Halloween.)

(Source: ScaryForKids)
8. It's not called Halloween in Hong Kong, but Yue Lan. What does Yue Lan mean? My stomach's rumbling just thinking about it.

Answer: Festival of the Hungry Ghosts

Even ghosts get hungry on Halloween in Hong Kong! People will burn pictures of fruit or money to feed the ghosts that haunt the streets on Halloween.

(Source: Wikipedia)
9. We're close to finishing our spooky tour, but I want to take part in a not-so-scary tradition. If I perform certain rituals and go to sleep on Halloween night, what might I see? This seems more appropriate to February.

Answer: My future spouse

Some older Halloween traditions focused more on future love than a scary past. In several countries, eating sweets, divining the future with egg yolks, or standing in a dark room with a candle and a mirror would show that person's future spouse (who, by legend, would be married to them by next Halloween.)

(Source: History.com)
10. We're home, we're home! But UH-OH! All of those spooks and monsters are following us! Quick! What item can we scatter on the floor to stop them from entering?

Answer: Salt

Salt is a valuable ward against ghosts and monsters in many different cultures, where an unbroken salt barrier will prevent any evil from entering your home.
Source: Author penguinhunter

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