Question 1

Which culture celebrated Samhain?

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Celtic

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Egyptian

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Gaelic

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Norse

Question 2

Some ancient people believed that on Samhain

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the barrier between life and death was thin

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children were possessed

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your wishes would be granted

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bats turned into men

Question 3

The winding sheet or shroud that covered dead bodies inspired what traditional costume?

Accepted Answer

ghosts

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vampires

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mummies

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Frankenstein

Question 4

Halloween was originally

Accepted Answer

All Hallow's Evening

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All Saints' Day

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All Hallow's Day

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All Souls Day

Question 5

The Catholic Church created All Saints Day to take over which Roman holiday?

Accepted Answer

Lamuria

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Dia de los Muertos

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Samhain

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Halloween

Question 6

Children used to exchange prayers for

Accepted Answer

soul cakes

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apples

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candy

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money

Question 7

After the Civil War, Americans

Accepted Answer

became obsessed with death

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Started dressing up for Halloween

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stopped celebrating Halloween

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outlawed Halloween

Question 8

Why was trick-or-treating for candy created?

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to keep kids out of trouble

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to give kids an excuse to play tricks

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to get rid of extra candy

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to make money

Question 9

What series made Halloween a mainstream holiday?

Accepted Answer

Charlie Brown

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Garfield

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Nightmare on Elm Street

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Halloween

Question 10

Jack-o-lanterns were named after

Accepted Answer

a man kicked out of hell

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a king

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a cartoon character

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Guy Fawkes

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