Grade 2History & geographyquiz16 questions

Celebrations around the world

Grade 2: festivals in different countries, national days, how families celebrate.

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Questions

  1. In which country do people celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights?

    • Brazil
    • Canada
    • Egypt
    • India
    Show answerIndia

  2. What do people in Japan watch and enjoy at a summer festival?

    • Fireworks
    • Sandcastles
    • Skiing
    • Snowstorms
    Show answerFireworks

  3. Which animal is often seen in dances at Chinese New Year?

    • Camel
    • Kangaroo
    • Lion
    • Penguin
    Show answerLion

  4. Which festival is famous for big colorful parades and dancing in Rio de Janeiro?

    • Carnival
    • Diwali
    • Holi
    • Oktoberfest
    Show answerCarnival

  5. In Mexico, what do families make and decorate for the Day of the Dead?

    • Colorful altars
    • Paper boats
    • Sand castles
    • Snowmen
    Show answerColorful altars

  6. What is a national day?

    • A day only for one family
    • A day to celebrate the weather
    • A day when a country celebrates itself
    • A day with no school anywhere
    Show answerA day when a country celebrates itself

  7. On national days, what do many countries show everywhere?

    • Their bus tickets
    • Their flag
    • Their lunch menu
    • Their weather map
    Show answerTheir flag

  8. Which country celebrates its national day on July 4th?

    • Australia
    • France
    • Japan
    • The United States
    Show answerThe United States

  9. Which country celebrates its national day on July 14th, Bastille Day?

    • Brazil
    • France
    • Italy
    • Kenya
    Show answerFrance

  10. What do many families share together on a birthday?

    • A bicycle
    • A cake
    • A raincoat
    • A suitcase
    Show answerA cake

  11. Every country in the world celebrates the same festivals on the same days. (True or false?)

    Show answerFalse

  12. Fireworks are used in many countries to celebrate special days. (True or false?)

    Show answerTrue

  13. Families sometimes cook special food for a celebration. (True or false?)

    Show answerTrue

  14. In which country do people celebrate Hanami by looking at cherry blossoms? (Answer out loud)

    Show answerJapan

  15. What is the name of the festival of lights celebrated in India? (Answer out loud)

    Show answerDiwali

  16. Name one thing you can see at a national day parade. (Answer out loud)

    Show answerFlags, music, marching bands, dancers

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