The Story of the Bonfire: Cultural Traditions Worldwide
- 1. What is a bonfire commonly used for in cultural traditions?
A) Cooking food
B) Heating houses
C) Celebration and social gathering
D) Marking territory
- 2. In which country is the tradition of the Guy Fawkes Night bonfire celebrated?
A) Spain
B) United Kingdom
C) France
D) Germany
- 3. Which festival in India involves lighting bonfires to celebrate the victory of good over evil?
A) Holi
B) Diwali
C) Pongal
D) Dussehra
- 4. What season is often associated with bonfire celebrations in many cultures?
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Spring
D) Autumn
- 5. What is a common food item roasted over a bonfire in many cultures?
A) Rice
B) Bread
C) Marshmallows
D) Fruit
- 6. What ancient festival involved bonfires to honor the goddess Ostara?
A) Thanksgiving
B) Halloween
C) Easter
D) Christmas
- 7. What traditional event in Spain involves large bonfires and fireworks to celebrate Saint John?
A) La Feria
B) La Noche de San Juan
C) Las Fallas
D) Semana Santa
- 8. What does the term 'Bonfire Night' primarily commemorate in England?
A) The Gunpowder Plot
B) The Battle of Britain
C) The Great Fire of London
D) The English Civil War
- 9. Which state in the USA is known for its large 'Burning Man' festival featuring bonfires?
A) Texas
B) California
C) New York
D) Nevada
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