Which ancient group is believed to have started the festival that influenced Halloween?
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Romans
Ancient Celts
Ancient Greeks
Before pumpkins became popular what vegetable was traditionally carved into jack-o'-lanterns in Ireland?
Cabbages
Onions
Turnips
Potatoes
What does the word Halloween come from?
Haunted Evening
All Hallows' Eve
Hallowed Night
Harvest Moon
In which country did Día de los Muertos develop into the celebration widely known today?
Spain
Brazil
Italy
Mexico
Why did people originally wear costumes during the ancient festival of Samhain?
To celebrate famous people
To win prizes
To hide from wandering spirits
To scare away animals
Which animal uses echolocation to help navigate in darkness?
Bat
Owl
Spider
Black cat
How many legs does a spider have?
6
8
10
12
Which part of a pumpkin contains the seeds?
Hollow center
Leaves
Stem
Skin
Why do some animals such as certain owls hunt mostly at night?
They are nocturnal
They cannot see during the day
They are afraid of sunlight
They sleep all winter
Which scientific term describes a fear of spiders?
Arachnophobia
Claustrophobia
Hydrophobia
Acrophobia
What makes a glow stick produce light?
Electricity
Tiny batteries
Heat from the air
A chemical reaction
According to traditional vampire legends which object is believed to protect people from vampires?
Silver spoon
Pumpkin seeds
Garlic
Saltwater
What creature is a person said to transform into during a full moon in popular legends?
Vampire
Goblin
Zombie
Werewolf
What is the name of the scientist who creates the creature in the novel Frankenstein?
Henry Dracula
Igor Wolfman
Victor Frankenstein
Edward Hyde
In ancient Egyptian traditions why were some bodies mummified?
To turn people into statues
To prevent diseases from spreading
To prepare the body for the afterlife
To frighten enemies
Which creature from Greek mythology has snakes for hair and can turn people to stone?
Hydra
Medusa
Siren
Minotaur
