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This quiz will test your knowledge on and teach you about different cultural and religious celebrations.
Enjoy!
Slide 1 - Tekstslide
Kwanzaa...
A
is a religious holiday
B
is a cultural festival
C
is a Swahili word
Slide 2 - Quizvraag
Kwanzaa
...is a celebration of community, family and culture, established as a means to help African Americans reconnect with their African roots and heritage.
Slide 3 - Tekstslide
In which country did Kwanzaa originate?
A
Ethiopia
B
United States
C
Israel
D
Italy
Slide 4 - Quizvraag
How many principles are celebrated on Kwanzaa?
A
1
B
5
C
2
D
7
Slide 5 - Quizvraag
7 principles
Umoja (unity)
Kujichagulia (self-determination)
Ujima (collective work and responsibility)
Ujamaa (cooperative economics)
Nia (purpose)
Kuumba (creativity)
Imani (faith)
Slide 6 - Tekstslide
Hanukkah is a...
A
Christian holiday
B
Jewish holiday
C
Muslim holiday
D
cultural festival
Slide 7 - Quizvraag
Hanukkah
...is a Jewish holiday. It is also called the Festival of Lights. It lasts for eight days in the month of December (or November depending on the cycle of the moon).
Slide 8 - Tekstslide
What do people traditionally eat on Hanukkah
A
fried food
B
boiled food
C
lamb
D
fish
Slide 9 - Quizvraag
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
A
7
B
8
C
1
D
5
Slide 10 - Quizvraag
Hanukkah is the Hebrew word for
A
peace
B
hope
C
dedication
D
joy
Slide 11 - Quizvraag
Where did Hanukkah originate?
A
Germany
B
United States
C
Israel
D
Brazil
Slide 12 - Quizvraag
Eid al Fitr is...
A
a Muslim holiday
B
a celebration of the end of Ramadan
C
on 24 December
D
a cultural festival
Slide 13 - Quizvraag
Eid al Fitr
...is a Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan. It is celebrated at different times of the year depending on the cycle of the moon.
Slide 14 - Tekstslide
What does Christmas celebrate?
A
cutting down evergreen trees
B
Christianity
C
the birth of Jesus
D
Santa Claus
Slide 15 - Quizvraag
The American "Santa Claus" and the Dutch "Sinter Klaas" are based on...
A
Saint Nicholas
B
Jesus
C
A reindeer called Rudolph
D
A Disney character
Slide 16 - Quizvraag
Who was Saint Nicholas?
A
A Turkish bishop
B
A Spanish saint
C
A Dutch priest
D
the pope in the year 280
Slide 17 - Quizvraag
Who decided that the new year starts on 1 January?
A
Julius Ceasar
B
Saint Nicholas
C
Albert Einstein
D
Queen Elizabeth II
Slide 18 - Quizvraag
How long ago did Julius Ceasar decide this?
A
2022 years ago
B
10 years ago
C
4000 years ago
D
500 years ago
Slide 19 - Quizvraag
In the Gregorian calendar, we're almost at year 2022. When was year 0?
A
Nobody knows
B
the year Julius Caesar died
C
the year Kleopatra was born
D
the year Jesus was born
Slide 20 - Quizvraag
How do you feel about Christmas vacation (Kerstvakantie)?