Valentines day

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Valentines day

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What is the date of Valentine’s Day?

1. February 10
2. March 14
3. February 14
4. April 14

Who is Valentine’s Day named after?

1. A Roman general
2. A Christian martyr
3. A Greek philosopher
4. A medieval poet

Which Roman emperor is associated with the origin of Valentine’s Day?

1. Julius Caesar
2. Augustus
3. Claudius II
4. Nero

What is the traditional flower of Valentine’s Day?

1. Rose
2. Tulip
3. Lily
4. Orchid

What Roman festival is believed to have influenced Valentine’s Day?

1. Saturnalia
2. Bacchanalia
3. Lupercalia
4. Floralia

Which famous poet helped popularize the romantic aspect of Valentine’s Day?

1. Geoffrey Chaucer
2. William Shakespeare
3. John Donne
4. Percy Shelley

In which century did Valentine’s Day become widely associated with love and romance?

1. 5th century
2. 14th century
3. 18th century
4. 20th century

Which country is credited with starting the tradition of sending Valentine’s Day cards?

1. France
2. Italy
3. Spain
4. England

What popular symbol is often associated with Valentine's Day?

1. A dove
2. A heart
3. A four-leaf clover
4. A horseshoe

Who is the Roman god of love, often linked to Valentine’s Day?

1. Mars
2. Mercury
3. Apollo
4. Cupid

Which country legally banned Valentine’s Day in certain regions for being “un-Islamic”?

1. Iran
2. Syria
3. Israel
4. Afganistan

What is the most common Valentine's Day gift?

1. Jewelry
2. Chocolate
3. Perfume
4. Teddy bears

What color is most associated with Valentine’s Day?

1. Blue
2. Red
3. Green
4. Purple

What do Japanese women traditionally do on Valentine’s Day?

1. Give chocolates to men
2. Receive gifts from men
3. Go on a group date
4. Exchange love letters