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St. Valentine's Day Trivia Quiz

Some questions about the many beliefs and customs associated with Valentine's Day.

A multiple-choice quiz by cryptix. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
cryptix

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
65,520

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1444

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Question 1 of 10

1. Valentine's Day customs date back to the feast of Lupercalia. Who held this festival? Hint

Ancient Greeks

Ancient Romans

Ancient Egypts

Celts

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Question 2 of 10

2. One Valentine's Day belief comes from England where it was believed that these creatures seek their mates on Valentine's Day. Which creatures? Hint

foxes

birds

frogs

bees

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Question 3 of 10

3. Another belief is that the word Valentine is comes from the Norman word galantin. What does this word mean? Hint

new growth

February

lover

blossom

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Question 4 of 10

4. There are a number of St. Valentines in the Roman Catholic list of saints. The one believed to be asociated with Valentine's Day was a priest in Rome. Who was the emperor at this time? Hint

Caligula

Augustus Caesar

Nero

Claudius II

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Question 5 of 10

5. When was the first known Valentine's Day card sent? Hint

1868

1415

1742

1603

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which city can a box which is supposed to contain the remains of Saint Valentine, be seen each February 14? Hint

Rome

Vienna

Paris

Dublin

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sometimes the heart on a Valentine's Day card is pierced by an arrow. Who was supposed to shoot this arrow?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Another Saint Valentine came from Terni. What was his occupation? Hint

carpenter

bishop

farmer

hermit

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Question 9 of 10

9. When did people in England start celebrating Valentine's Day? Hint

16th century

15th century

17th century

18th century

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Question 10 of 10

10. When did Valentine's Day become commonly observed in the USA? Hint

In pioneer days

During the Civil War

Around 1900

During World War I

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Valentine's Day customs date back to the feast of Lupercalia. Who held this festival?

Answer: Ancient Romans

Lupercalia took place on February 15. Young men and women drew names to find their partners. Later the date was changed to February 14, and the name changed to honor one of the many Saint Valentines. It is not known for sure which one.

2. One Valentine's Day belief comes from England where it was believed that these creatures seek their mates on Valentine's Day. Which creatures?

Answer: birds

3. Another belief is that the word Valentine is comes from the Norman word galantin. What does this word mean?

Answer: lover

4. There are a number of St. Valentines in the Roman Catholic list of saints. The one believed to be asociated with Valentine's Day was a priest in Rome. Who was the emperor at this time?

Answer: Claudius II

St Valentine assisted martyrs. In 270 AD he was a martyr himself.

5. When was the first known Valentine's Day card sent?

Answer: 1415

The first known valentine was written by Charles, Duke of Orleans. He sent it to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London

6. In which city can a box which is supposed to contain the remains of Saint Valentine, be seen each February 14?

Answer: Dublin

In 1835 the supposed remains were given to an Irish priest by Pope Gregory XVI. They can be view at White Friars Church in Dublin on February 14.

7. Sometimes the heart on a Valentine's Day card is pierced by an arrow. Who was supposed to shoot this arrow?

Answer: Cupid

In Roman mythology Cupid was the son of Venus, the goddess of love.

8. Another Saint Valentine came from Terni. What was his occupation?

Answer: bishop

9. When did people in England start celebrating Valentine's Day?

Answer: 15th century

One source gives the date as 1446.

10. When did Valentine's Day become commonly observed in the USA?

Answer: During the Civil War

Source: Author cryptix

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