Quiz: How much do you know about Halloween?

Are you ready to test your knowledge of Halloween traditions, history, and spooky facts with this fun quiz? Let’s see how much you know about the biggest spooky season out there! Grab a pumpkin latte and get quizzin’! No tricks here, only treats…

Question 1Question 1 out of 10:

Where did the tradition of Halloween originate?

A: United States B: Ireland C: United Kingdom D: Mexico

Question 2Question 2 out of 10:

What does the word “Halloween” mean?

A: Night of the Living Dead B: Ghost Gathering C: Witch’s Night D: All Hallows’ Eve

Question 3Question 3 out of 10:

What was the purpose of wearing costumes during ancient Halloween festivals?

A: To scare enemies B: To hide from ghosts C: For fun D: To attract good luck

Question 4Question 4 out of 10:

When did Halloween first become popular in the United States?

A: Late 1700s B: Late 1800s C: Late 1900s D: 20th Century

Question 5Question 5 out of 10:

Which popular Halloween symbol was once thought to bring good luck to sailors?

A: Witches B: Bats C: Black cats D: Ghosts

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Question 6Question 6 out of 10:

Which ancient civilisation is believed to have influenced Halloween with their Day of the Dead festivals?

A: Romans B: Greeks C: Egyptians D: Aztecs

Question 7Question 7 out of 10:

Why are skeletons a common Halloween symbol?

A: They represent pirates B: They scare away bad luck C: They were popular in medieval stories D: They symbolise death and the afterlife

Question 8Question 8 out of 10:

What is the origin of the phrase “trick-or-treat”?

A: It started in Europe as a prank B: It comes from an old magic ritual C: It’s based on medieval “souling” D: It began in ancient Egypt

Question 9Question 9 out of 10:

When did trick-or-treating become a common tradition in the UK?

A: 1960s B: 1970s C: 1980s D: 1990s

Question 10Question 10 out of 10:

Which Halloween-related tradition in the UK predates modern Halloween celebrations?

A: Apple bobbing B: Pumpkin carving C: Dressing up D: Eating spooky sweets

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