History of Halloween - Listening A2
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Lesson duration is: 30 minItems in this lesson
Slide 1 - Slide
Slide 2 - Video
Who were the first people to celebrate halloween?
A
The Celts
B
The Romans
C
The Vikings
Slide 3 - Quiz
Why did the pagans gather and light fires at Halloween?
A
To keep warm
B
Tol see where they were going in the dark
C
To drive spirits back to the underworld
Slide 4 - Quiz
When did Halloween begin to merge with Catholic festivals?
A
in the 7th century
B
in the 19th century
C
in the 12th century
Slide 5 - Quiz
When is All Saints day celebrated?
A
November 2
B
October 31
C
November 1
Slide 6 - Quiz
What was All Saints Day originally called?
A
All Hallows Eve
B
Hallowmas
C
Halloween
Slide 7 - Quiz
Which group of people introduced the holiday to the United States?
A
Mexicans
B
Irish
C
Italians
Slide 8 - Quiz
What is the custom of playing pranks at Halloween called?
A
trick or treat
B
trick or trash
C
treat or trick
