Diwali
The word "Diwali" is derived from which language?
a. Chinese
b. English
c. Sanskrit
d. Spanish
c. Sanskrit
What is the name of the lamp used in Diwali?
a. Diya
b. Dunya
c. Daya
d. Diva
a. Diya
a. 1914?
b. 1915?
c. 1916?
d. 1917?
a. 1914
A red flower that is worn on this day:
a. Poppy
b. Peony
c. Poinsettia
d. Petunia
a. Poppy
What year did WW2 begin?
a. 1936
b. 1937
c. 1938
d. 1939
d. 1939
What does Diwali symbolize?
a. The full moon
b. Start of winter
c. End of autumn
d. Victory of good over evil
d. Victory of good over evil
What type of oil is traditionally used in diyas?
a. Sesame oil
b. Mustard oil
c. Avocado oil
d. Grapeseed oil
b. Mustard oil
How long is the "moment of silence" on Remembrance Day?
a. 1 min
b. 2 min
c. 3 min
d. 45 seconds
b. 2 min
What year did WW2 end?
a. 1943
b. 1944
c. 1945
d. 1946
c. 1945
What musical instrument is used to play "The Last Post"?
a. Trumpet or bugle
b. Violin
c. Trombone
d. Saxophone
a. Trumpet or bugle
What is the first day of Diwali season called?
a. Dhanteras
b. Banderas
c. Gracias
d. Abacas
a. Dhanteras
People decorate for Diwali by making colourful patterns called:
a. Langoli
b. Rangoli
c. Mangoli
d. Kangoli
b. Rangoli
Remembrance Day was first called:
a. Admiral's Day
b. Armistice Day
c. Augustine Day
d. Accordance Day
b. Armistice Day
What we call old soldiers?
a. Veterans
b. Allies
c. Officers
d. Elders
a. Veterans
People who fight on the same side as you:
a. Common folk
b. Comrades
c. Conservatives
d. Common-law
b. Comrades
Outside of India, where does the largest Diwali celebration happen?
a. Leicester, England
b. Vancouver, Canada
c. New York, USA
d. Sydney, Australia
a. Leicester, England
Which bird is considered suspicious to see during Diwali night?
a. Eagle
b. Pigeon
c. Duck
d. Owl
d. Owl
A long hole in the ground, where soldiers stay for protection:
a. Tunnel
b. Torpedo
c. Tent
d. Trench
d. Trench
An arrangement of flowers we put on a grave or monument:
a. Bouquet
b. Wreath
c. Assortment
d. Crown
Flander's Fields is found in which area:
a. Belgium/France
b. Switzerland/Austria
c. Belgium/Netherlands
d. Spain/France
a. Belgium/France
Which Canadian Prime Minister was the first to participate in national Diwali celebrations?
a. Stephen Harper
b. Justin Trudeau
c. Pierre Trudeau
d. Kim Campbell
a. Stephen Harper
Which US President was the first to participate in national Diwali celebrations?
a. Donald Trump
b. George Bush
c. Bill Clinton
d. Barack Obama
d. Barack Obama
The date of the first Remembrance Day:
a. November 11th, 1918
b. November 11th, 1919
c. November 11th, 1920
d. November 11th, 1921
b. November 11th, 1919
Which country did Canada support in WW1?
a. France
b. Great Britain
c. Belgium
d. Netherlands
What is the name of the music played before the 2-Minute Silence?
a. Last Pass
b. Last Battle
c. Last Post
d. Last Fight
c. Last Post