Diwali Jeopardy (Team Rally)

Diwali 101

100

Diwali is the festival of this

What is Lights

200

Diwali symbolizes the triumph of good over this

What is evil?

300

Home are decorated with beautiful and colorful designs of these in the front yard

What is Rangoli

400

Both Diwali and American Independence Day is celebrated  with this

What is fireworks

500

Diwali is generally associated with the worship of this goddess of wealth

Who is Lakshmi

Language, Countries and Religion

100

This is the term for the lamp that is lit on Diwali in Sanskrit

What is "diya"

200

The name Diwali comes from the word Deepavali which is word from this language

What is Sanskrit

300

These two countries (other than India) also notably celebrate Diwali

What are Nepal and Malaysia

400

Two religions other than Hinduisim celebrate Diwali whith their own significance

What are Jainism and Sikhism

500

This city in the United Kingdom holds the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India.

What is city of Leicester, in the United Kingdom

Calendar

100

This is the number of days Diwali is celebrated for

What is 5

200

This year, Diwali fell on the same date as this American cultural holiday

What is Halloween? 

300

Diwali usually falls on these two months

What is October and November?

400

Diwali also marks this calendar event (for Mahin)

What is the Hindu New Year

500

The exact dates of Diwali are determined by the position of this celestial object

What is the moon?

Diwali Food

100

Fried doughnut soaked in sugar syrup

What is Jamun

200

The most popular cheese in India

What is Paneer

300

This herb is used in most Indian sweets

What is cardamom

400

This is a popular rice dish enjoyed by many during festivals and weddings

What is Biriyani

500

Indian "Naan" bread is cooked on this special stove

What is Tandoor