Diwali Quiz Questions

 

1. How many days is Diwali celebrated over?

1. 3 days
2. 5 days
3. 7 days
4. 9 days

2. From what language is the name ‘Diwali’ derived?

1. Sanskrit
2. Prakrits
3. Apasabda
4. Marathi

3. In what month of the Hindu Calendar does Diwali take place across MOST of India?

1. Kaartik
2. Ashvin
3. Bhadrapad
4. Agrahayana

4. Which of the following is Diwali a celebration of, according to Hinduism?

1. The release of the Sixth Guru, Hargobind
2. Lord Mahavira achieving enlightenment
3. The return of Prince Rama of Ayodhya
4. All of the above

5. Sita, the wife of Prince Rama, is said to be an incarnation of which Goddess?

1. Saraswati
2. Kali
3. Lakshmi
4. Durga

6. South Indians celebrate Diwali in honor of Lord Krishna’s defeat of the Demon King. What was his name

1. Bhandasura
2. Yakshas
3. Rakshasa
4. Narakasura

7. Most followers share the belief that Diwali, in part, honors Lakshmi, but what is she the Goddess of?

1. Destruction
2. Good Fortune
3. Wisdom
4. Feminine Power

8. Which of these is traditionally performed on the first day of Diwali?

1. Dancing
2. Cleaning
3. Singing
4. Baking

9. The second day of Diwali, dedicated to the lighting of lamps and preparation of sweets, is named what?

1. Naraka Chaturdashi
2. Dhanteras
3. Balipratipada
4. Lakshmi Pujan

10. What oil is traditional when lighting lamps in honor of Diwali?

1. Vegetable
2. Olive
3. Mustard
4. Sesame

11. 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

1. Welcoming Lakshmi into homes
2. Warding off evil spirits
3. Farewell to the deceased
4. All of the above

12. How is the fourth day of Diwali usually celebrated?

1. Gift-giving
2. Painting
3. Prayer
4. Song

13. 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?

1. Yana
2. Yami
3. Yashvi
4. Yukti

14. What type of body art is often practiced by women during Diwali?

1. Alta
2. Body painting
3. Henna
4. Beading

15. How long ago do historians estimate Diwali was first celebrated?

1. 1000 years
2. 1500 years
3. 2000 years
4. 2500+ years