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Monday 15 November 2021

Response to Text: Diwali (Monday (W5, T4)

 Response to text:Diwali: What is it? - CBBC Newsround

Diwali


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1. Diwali is a celebration of… 


a) the start of summer! b) fireworks

c) a new year d) colours and lights


2. What does Diwali mean in Sanskrit?


a) Festival of lights b) Row of lights

c) Fireworks d) New Year


3. Explain what Hindus believe the lights are for during Diwali?

Hindus believe that the lights welcome the presence of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and good luck. 


4. True or False: Diwali is usually celebrated in late November, early December.


a) True b) False


5. What is the name of the art form in which coloured powders are used to create beautiful designs on the floor?


a) Lakshmi b) Rangoli

c) Mithila d) Vishnu



6. Describe, in your own words, what Diwali is, what it celebrates, and how it is celebrated.


Diwali is known as The Festival Of Lights and people celebrate Diwali with small lamps filled with oil that lights up houses and temples. People also wear special clothes at this time and light up fireworks and firecrackers.


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