Diwali: The Festival of Lights
Explore the traditions, significance, and cultural aspects of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, with this engaging worksheet for Grade 5 Social Studies students.
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Diwali: The Festival of Lights
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to recall information about Diwali.
1. What does the word 'Diwali' mean?
Festival of Colors
Row of Lights
Harvest Festival
Spring Celebration
2. Which of these is NOT a common tradition during Diwali?
Lighting firecrackers
Exchanging gifts and sweets
Decorating homes with lights and rangoli
Dressing up in scary costumes
3. Diwali is celebrated over days, with each day having its own special rituals and significance.
4. During Diwali, many people light small clay lamps called to symbolize the triumph of good over evil.
5. A popular art form created on floors during Diwali, using colored powders or flower petals, is called .
6. Explain the main reason why Diwali is called the 'Festival of Lights.'
7. Diwali is primarily celebrated by people of the Hindu faith.
True
False
8. The celebration of Diwali only occurs in India.
True
False
Observe the image below showing a Diwali celebration.
9. Based on the image and your knowledge, describe one aspect of Diwali that makes it a joyous festival.
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