Religious Festivals and Holidays

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Which festival is celebrated by Hindus to mark the victory of good over evil?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.

What is the name of the Jewish festival of lights?

  1. Hanukkah

  2. Passover

  3. Rosh Hashanah

  4. Yom Kippur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish festival that commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Seleucid Empire.

Which Christian festival celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ?

  1. Christmas

  2. Easter

  3. Lent

  4. Epiphany


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christmas is a Christian festival that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity.

What is the name of the Muslim festival of sacrifice?

  1. Eid al-Adha

  2. Eid al-Fitr

  3. Ramadan

  4. Hajj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a Muslim festival that commemorates the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael.

Which Buddhist festival celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha?

  1. Buddha Purnima

  2. Vesak

  3. Magha Puja

  4. Kathina


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vesak, also known as Buddha Purnima, is a Buddhist festival that celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.

What is the name of the Sikh festival of lights?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Gurpurab


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gurpurab, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Sikh festival that celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

Which Taoist festival celebrates the birthday of Laozi?

  1. Qingming

  2. Dragon Boat Festival

  3. Mid-Autumn Festival

  4. Laozi's Birthday


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Laozi's Birthday is a Taoist festival that celebrates the birthday of Laozi, the founder of Taoism.

What is the name of the Shinto festival of purification?

  1. Setsubun

  2. Hinamatsuri

  3. Tanabata

  4. Oharae


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oharae is a Shinto festival of purification that is held twice a year, in June and December.

Which Baha'i festival celebrates the declaration of Baha'u'llah as a messenger of God?

  1. Naw-Ruz

  2. Ridvan

  3. Ascension of Baha'u'llah

  4. Declaration of the Bab


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ridvan is a Baha'i festival that celebrates the declaration of Baha'u'llah as a messenger of God.

What is the name of the Jain festival of forgiveness?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Mahavir Jayanti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahavir Jayanti is a Jain festival that celebrates the birth of Mahavira, the founder of Jainism.

Which Zoroastrian festival celebrates the new year?

  1. Nowruz

  2. Yalda

  3. Sadeh

  4. Mehrgan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nowruz is a Zoroastrian festival that celebrates the new year.

What is the name of the Wiccan festival of the summer solstice?

  1. Litha

  2. Mabon

  3. Yule

  4. Imbolc


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Litha is a Wiccan festival that celebrates the summer solstice.

Which Pagan festival celebrates the autumn equinox?

  1. Mabon

  2. Samhain

  3. Yule

  4. Imbolc


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mabon is a Pagan festival that celebrates the autumn equinox.

What is the name of the Druidic festival of the winter solstice?

  1. Yule

  2. Imbolc

  3. Beltane

  4. Lughnasadh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yule is a Druidic festival that celebrates the winter solstice.

Which Native American festival celebrates the harvest?

  1. Powwow

  2. Sun Dance

  3. Green Corn Festival

  4. Ghost Dance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Green Corn Festival is a Native American festival that celebrates the harvest.

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