Multiple Choice Questions

How many days is Diwali celebrated over?
  • 3 days
  • 5 days
  • 7 days
  • 9 days
From what language is the name ‘Diwali’ derived?
  • Sanskrit
  • Prakrits
  • Apasabda
  • Marathi
In what month of the Hindu Calendar does Diwali take place across MOST of India?
  • Kaartik
  • Ashvin
  • Bhadrapad
  • Agrahayana
Which of the following is Diwali a celebration of, according to Hinduism?
  • The release of the Sixth Guru, Hargobind
  • Lord Mahavira achieving enlightenment
  • The return of Prince Rama of Ayodhya
  • All of the above
Sita, the wife of Prince Rama, is said to be an incarnation of which Goddess?
  • Saraswati
  • Kali
  • Lakshmi
  • Durga
South Indians celebrate Diwali in honor of Lord Krishna’s defeat of the Demon King. What was his name
  • Bhandasura
  • Yakshas
  • Rakshasa
  • Narakasura
Most followers share the belief that Diwali, in part, honors Lakshmi, but what is she the Goddess of?
  • Destruction
  • Good Fortune
  • Wisdom
  • Feminine Power
Which of these is traditionally performed on the first day of Diwali?
  • Dancing
  • Cleaning
  • Singing
  • Baking
What oil is traditional when lighting lamps in honor of Diwali?
  • Vegetable
  • Olive
  • Mustard
  • Sesame
The third day of Diwali is the most significant. Hindus celebrate by lighting thousands of clay lamps and setting some adrift on the rivers, followed by fireworks and jubilation. What do these traditions represent? Warding off evil spirits Farewell to the deceased All of the above
  • Welcoming Lakshmi into homes
  • Warding off evil spirits
  • Farewell to the deceased
  • All of the above
How is the fourth day of Diwali usually celebrated?
  • Gift-giving
  • Painting
  • Prayer
  • Song
Bhai Dhooj, the fifth day of Diwali, is dedicated to the bond between siblings. This stems from legends of the love between Lord Yama and his sister, but what was her name?
  • Yana
  • Yami
  • Yashvi
  • Yukti
What type of body art is often practiced by women during Diwali?
  • Alta
  • Body painting
  • Henna
  • Beading
How long ago do historians estimate Diwali was first celebrated?
  • 1000 years
  • 1500 years
  • 2000 years
  • 2500+ years
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