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

 Response to text:

Diwali

Highlight the correct answer or write down the appropriate response.

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?

→It symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It is widely associated with the Goddess Lakshmi, who symbolises three virtues: wealth and prosperity, fertility and abundant crops – as well as good fortune.

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. “Diwali is a time to reflect upon our lives.”

Explain how this is similar, or different to celebrating New Years in your culture.

→On Diwali they pray to Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. We prepare little plates ... It's such a special time for our Hindu community.

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

→Diwali is the five-day Festival of Lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. Diwali, which for some also coincides with harvest and new year celebrations, is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.