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The word "Halloween" comes from a slang term for the day before what Catholic holiday? A. All Souls Day B. All Saints Day C. Martyrs Day D. Christmas
B. All Saints Day
100
This is a Celtic holiday marking the midpoint between Autumn and Winter, on October 31st. A. Beltaine B. Imbolc C. Samhain D. Ostara
C. Samhain
100
In the UK, carved vegetables used to be used as: A. Bowls to collect candy B. Masks C. Candle holders D. Weapons
C. Candle holders
100
In what year did the pope issue an edict instructing missionaries to appropriate local pagan customs? A. 605 CE B. 603 CE C. 601 CE D. 610 CE
C. 601 CE
100
This is one of the top ten places to celebrate Halloween, as Dracula's spirit is said to roam here. A. Lithuania B. Czechoslovakia C. Ukraine D. Transylvania
D. Transylvania
200
The trio of holidays All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day are collectively called: A. Halloween B.Hallows Days C. Hallowmas D. Hallow Nights
C. Hallowmas
200
On the night of October 31st, Celts believed that this happened. A. Your spirit leaves your body B. Everyone has good luck C. Spirits roam the earth
C. Spirits roam the earth
200
The term "trick-or-treating" originated in: A. Eastern United States B. Canada C. England D. Ireland
A. Eastern United States
200
This Pope is credited as the first to celebrate All Saints Day on November 1st. A. Pope Pius II B. Pope Gregory I C. Pope Pius III D. Pope Gregory III
D. Gregory III
200
In Scotland, Trick-or-Treating is called: A. Costume walking B. Treat collecting C. a Halloween walk D. Guising
D. Guising
300
This tradition on All Saints Day, when children and the poor would go door to door praying for the dead in return for cakes, inspired Trick-or-Treating: A. Pray walking B. Souling C. Spiriting D. Treat walking
B. Souling
300
On October 31st, the Celts would wear costumes to: A. Hide from evil spirits. B. Scare people into giving them money C. Channel spirits into their bodies D. Have fun parties
A. Hide from evil spirits
300
In the legend of the Jack O'Lantern, the first Jack O'Lantern is a: A. Pumpkin B. Beet C. Onion D. Turnip
D. Turnip
300
This Pope declared that missionaries should incorporate pagan holidays into Christianity in order to make it more appealing. A. Pope Gregory I B. Pope Pius II C. Pope Gregory II D. Pope Benedict I
A. Pope Gregory I
300
In England, the night before Halloween is often used for pranks and called: A. Dead Man's Night B. Hallow's Eve Eve C. Mischief Night D. Trick Night
C. Mischief Night
400
These were carried to light the way of those going door to door on All Saints Day: A. Turnip lanterns B. Pumpkin lanterns C. Onion lanterns D. Zucchini lanterns
A. Turnip lanterns
400
October 31st-November 1st were celebratory days because: A. The Celtic calendar began on November 1st B. A Goddess' birthday was November 1st C. This was the end of the harvesting season D. This was the end of the planting season
C. This was the end of the harvesting season
400
Cats are seen as spooky and feared because many cultures, including the Celts and Egyptians, believed that: A. They were demons B. They were Gods C. They were the spirits of evil people D. They had magical powers
C. They were the spirits of evil people
400
The Pope Gregory III was the first pope to officially mark November 1st as the feast of All Saints in what century? A. Eighth B. Ninth. C. Tenth D. Eleventh
A. Eighth
400
Firework are common on Halloween in: A. Italy B. Ireland C. Scotland D. Lithuania
B. Ireland
500
All Souls Day, the day proceeding All Saints Day, is for: A. Praying for those who might go to hell B. Praying for those about to die C. Praying for the saints D. Praying for those of faith who have died
D. Praying for those of faith who have died
500
On the night of October 31st, Celts often built: A. Carved pumpkins B. Bonfires C. Giant skeletons D. Statues of Gods
B. Bonfires
500
In the legend of the Jack O'Lantern, Jack traps the devil and only frees him when the devil promises not to take his soul. When Jack dies his soul: A. Goes to heaven B. Is tricked into hell by the devil C. Is stuck roaming the earth forever D. Is put into a pumpkin
C. Is stuck roaming the earth forever
500
It is unclear exactly when November 1st was officially made All Saints Day. Some accounts put it as late as during the reign of: A. Pope Gregory III B. Pope Gregory IV C.Pope Gregory VI D. Pope Gregory VII
D. Pope Gregory VII
500
Trick-or-Treating is referenced in which Shakespeare play? A. The Two Gentlemen of Verona B. Hamlet C. Romeo and Juliet D. Richard III
A. The Two Gentlemen of Verona