What does Diwali mean in Sanskrit?
candles
row of lights
explosion of lights
lanterns
What are the oil lamps that are lit for Diwali called?
The oil lamps are called Sanskrit
The oil lamps are called diyas
The oil lamps are called Lakshmi
The oil lamps are called rangoli
How many days is Diwali celebrated?
15 days of celebrations
9 days of celebrations
3 days of celebrations
5 days of celebrations
What is the name of the Indian Goddess of wealth?
Hera
Lakshmi
Rama
Rangoli
India has a population of _______ people
1.2 billion
11.5 million
980 million
3.4 billion
People set off fireworks for Diwali
True
False
India is the ________ most populated country in the world
2nd
4th
5th
3rd
Which gods are honoured in the Hindu celebration of Diwali
Shiva and Devi
Diva and Shevi
Rama and Sita
Sama and Rita
The Indian film industry is called ________
Bollywood
Hollywood
Where is the biggest Diwali celebration outside of India?
Leicester, UK
Jakarta, Indonesia
Kathmandu, Nepal
Washington DC, USA
What is the name of the brightly coloured patterns drawn by children for Diwali?
Mangola
Sanskrit
Rangoli
Rigatoni
On which day of Diwali are food and gifts shared?
on the second day of Diwali
on the last day of Diwali
on the first day of Diwali
gifts and food aren't shared during Diwali
India's capital is the city of _________, the largest city in Mumbai
Bangalore
Chennai
New Delhi
Kolkata
India is the _______ largest country in the world
4th
7th
5th
2nd
What is Diwali also known as?
the Festival of Fall
the Festival of Lights
the Festival of Goddesses
the Festival of Gifts
What animal is sacred in India?
Cows
Monkeys
Pigs
Horses