Halloween
What date is Halloween celebrated on?
October 31st
When is Día de los Muertos celebrated?
A) October 31
B) November 1–2
C) November 10–11
D) December 1–2
B) November 1–2
Who can vote in the New Jersey state elections?
A) Any U.S. citizen over 16
B) Registered U.S. citizens aged 18 or older
C) Only property owners
D) Only people born in NJ
B) Registered U.S. citizens aged 18 or older
On which continent is Egypt located?
Africa
What system of government and social order dominated medieval Europe?
A) Democracy
B) Feudalism
C) Monarchy
D) Capitalism
B) Feudalism
Which vegetable was originally carved to make Jack-o’-lanterns before pumpkins became popular?
A) Turnips
B) Carrots
C) Potatoes
D) Squash
Which flower is most associated with Día de los Muertos?
A) Rose
B) Sunflower
C) Marigold
D) Lily
C) Marigold
On Wednesday, what major political position did New Jersey voters decide?
Governor
Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific
What were medieval warriors who served lords called?
Knights
What is the most popular Halloween candy in the United States?
A) M&M’s
B) Snickers
C) Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
D) Skittles
C) Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
What is a traditional sweet treat often placed on altars during Día de los Muertos?
A) Churros
B) Pan de muerto
C) Tamales
D) Sugar cookies
B) Pan de muerto
How often does New Jersey hold elections for its state legislature?
A) Every year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 4 years
D) Every 6 years
B) Every 2 years
What natural line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The equator
Which event caused a massive population decline in Europe during the 1300s?
A) The Crusades
B) The Hundred Years’ War
C) The Black Death
D) The Renaissance
C) The Black Death
What American city is most associated with witches?
Salem
What do families build to honor deceased loved ones during Día de los Muertos?
An altar, or ofrenda
Who were the main 2 politicians running for office in New Jersey this year and what were their political parties?
Democratic Party - Rebecca Michelle "Mikie" Sherrill
Republican Party - Giacchino Michael "Jack" Ciattarelli
Which U.S. state shares the longest border with Canada?
Alaska
What famous Frankish King dominated Europe around the year 800? He was the first Holy Roman Emperor and very tall for the time.
Charlemagne
What is the ancient Celtic festival that influenced the creation of Halloween?
Samhain (Celtic festival marking the end of harvest and beginning of winter).
Halloween developed from the Celtic festival of Samhain, which honored the dead. Over time, as Christianity spread, it merged with All Saints’ Day and All Hallows’ Eve traditions, eventually evolving into a community holiday featuring costumes, parades, and candy.
Día de los Muertos reflects both indigenous Mexican and Catholic traditions. The holiday combines indigenous Aztec beliefs about honoring ancestors with what Catholic celebrations?
There are two, name at least one.
All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
What political system do we have in the United States of America that requires a president and congress that represent all 50 states AND a governor and congress that represent just New Jersey?
A Federal System (Federal State)
Which mountains separate Spain from France?
The Pyrenees
Name at least 3 functions of society fulfilled by monks and the Catholic church during the Middle Ages?
Monks did the job of modern...
1. doctors;
2. teachers;
3. librarians;
4. political advisors and secretaries;
5. charities.