Religious Festivals Flashcards
Revision for Religious Festivals Knowledge Test
What Festival is Buddhas birthday
Wesak
What Festival do people have pancakes for breakfast
Shrove Tuesday
The Festival of Fasting
Ramadan
The Christian Festival of “giving something up”
Lent
The celebration after Ramadan
Eid ul-Fitr
What is the name of the Festival when Hindus welcome a statue of a God with an elephant head into their homes
Ganesh Chaturthi
Jews tidy out their cupboards before Passover to remove any ‘chametz’ (Cake, bread or alcohol)
Why has this practice been passed down
The stories in the Jewish Holy Book, The Torah
What is the name of the festival where Sikhs light lanterns to remember stories in their holy book
Diwali
What is the names of the Sikh Holy Book
The Guru Granth Sahib
The Jewish Holy Book is called the…?
The Torah
Where is Eid celebrated in England
London
What do Muslims give to the poor on Eid.
Money
When is Wesak Celebrated
On the Full Moon in May
How long was Siddhartha out in the woods, mediating.
49 days
The phrase that means that your never satisfied and always want more
Middle Way
What ceremony involves covering a statue of Buddha in Water on Wesak
The Bathing Of Buddha
What is the significance of Diwali in Hinduism?
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
True or False: Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan.
True
Fill in the blank: The Jewish holiday of ________ commemorates the Exodus from Egypt.
Passover
What do Christians celebrate on Christmas?
Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas.
What is the main purpose of Ramadan for Muslims?
The main purpose of Ramadan is to fast and seek spiritual growth and self-discipline.
What is the significance of the festival of Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a Christian holiday? A) Easter B) Diwali C) Christmas
B) Diwali
True or False: Vesak celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.
True
