Origins and History of Valentine's Day

Origins and History of Valentine's Day

10 questions/11 slides

Tests your knowledge of the origins and history of Valentine's Day. This includes questions about the traditional gifts, colors, symbols, and activities associated with the holiday.

QUESTIONS IN THIS QUIZ

What is the origin of Valentine's Day?

  • Ancient Greece
  • Ancient Rome
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Ancient China

What is the traditional flower for Valentine's Day?

  • Rose
  • Daisy
  • Tulip
  • Sunflower

What is the traditional symbol for Valentine's Day?

  • Heart
  • Star
  • Moon
  • Sun

Which of the following Shakespeare plays mentions Valentine's Day?

  • Romeo and Juliet
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream
  • Macbeth
  • Othello

How much money is spent in the US on Valentine's Day?

  • $20 million
  • $200 million
  • $2 billion
  • $20 billion

What is the longest lasting marriage on record?

  • 72 years
  • 86 years
  • 90 years
  • 103 years

Who is Cupid?

  • A Roman god
  • A Greek god
  • A Norse god
  • An Egyptian god

Who is the Greek counterpart of god Cupid?

  • Apollo
  • Eros
  • Hades
  • Zeus

What is the Latin word for love?

  • Amor
  • Caritas
  • Amicus
  • Amicitia

Who sent the first Valentine's card on record and when?

  • Charles, Duke of Orleans in 1415
  • Anne Boleyn in 1536
  • William Shakespeare in 1588
  • Queen Victoria in 1845
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