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Bands of Gold Trivia Quiz

I'm not sure that mutchisman had a quiz about wedding rings in mind when he issued his challenge but here it is...the history and traditions of the wedding ring.

A multiple-choice quiz by lones78. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lones78

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
313,956

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1489

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Question 1 of 10

1. In places such as Australia, the USA and Britain, on which finger is the wedding ring traditionally worn? Hint

Index finger, left hand

Pinkie finger, right hand

Middle finger, right hand

Third finger, left hand

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why is it not such a good idea to have your wedding ring made out of a steel-based alloy? Hint

It isn't as pretty as a ring made of a precious metal

It is harder wearing than a ring made of a precious metal

It is more expensive than a ring made of a precious metal

It is impossible to cut off in the event of an emergency

3. In some countries, women wear three rings on their finger. The engagement ring, wedding ring, and eternity ring. Which of these is not a traditionally accepted time to receive an eternity ring from a partner? Hint

At the 25th or 50th wedding anniversary

At the birth of the first child since the wedding

At the first Christmas together

At the first wedding anniversary

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Question 4 of 10

4. From which country does the oldest recorded history of the exchange of wedding rings come? Hint

Italy

France

Greece

Egypt

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Question 5 of 10

5. Wedding rings were not always made of metal. Which of these was NOT used as a material for a wedding ring? Hint

Leather

Stone

Wood

Hair

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Question 6 of 10

6. Early wedding rings contained stones in an attempt to disguise the handiwork of the artisan. Diamonds signified the indestructible bond of marriage but what did the ruby and sapphire signify? Hint

The heart and water

Blood and water

Blood and sky

The heart and sky

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Question 7 of 10

7. During which troubling time did it become more accepted for men to be given a wedding ring? Hint

The Crusades

World War I

World War II

American Civil War

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which practice is a relatively new version of the exchanging of rings? Hint

Swallowing the ring so it passes through the body before exchanging it with a partner

Exchanging rings made of a bio-degradable substance

Tattooing a design onto the finger

Not exchanging a ring at all

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Question 9 of 10

9. Generally, the wedding ring is a solid band of metal (usually gold) with no stones or decoration. What is NOT a reason for this? Hint

Easier to see scratches

A solid band represents an eternal love with no end

Stones represent obstacles in the path of the marriage

It is easier to keep clean

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Question 10 of 10

10. An old wives' tale says that you can determine the sex of an unborn child by hanging a wedding ring over which part of the body? Hint

The pregnant belly

The head

The foot

The heart

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In places such as Australia, the USA and Britain, on which finger is the wedding ring traditionally worn?

Answer: Third finger, left hand

The wedding ring is traditionally worn on the third finger of the left hand (not counting the thumb), also commonly known as the 'ring finger'. It was thought that the vena amoris (vein of love) ran directly from the heart to this finger thus symbolising a link from the heart to the wedded partner.

2. Why is it not such a good idea to have your wedding ring made out of a steel-based alloy?

Answer: It is impossible to cut off in the event of an emergency

Rings made of steel-based alloys are impossible to cut, at least without some sort of device that is likely to cause more injury than the one requiring the removal of the ring in the first place. Although steel-based alloy rings are very hard-wearing and can be polished up to a finer finish than some precious metals.
I think I'd rather have my wedding ring cut off than my finger if it came down to a choice between the two.

Answer: At the first Christmas together

Wedding anniversaries and the birth of children seem to be the most accepted times to give an eternity ring as these are significant events within the marriage. Eternity rings are considered a symbol of everlasting love.

4. From which country does the oldest recorded history of the exchange of wedding rings come?

Answer: Egypt

In Egypt, the wedding ring was a symbol of the supernatural and a never-ending band linked with eternal love. The Romans later used this tradition and the acceptance by a woman was a legally binding agreement that she was no longer free and was the property of her husband.

5. Wedding rings were not always made of metal. Which of these was NOT used as a material for a wedding ring?

Answer: Hair

Other materials used for wedding rings include hemp, reeds and ivory. Precious metals have stood the test of time with a wedding ring as it is harder wearing than some of these other materials and tend not to break down easily (as in the case of reeds, hemp or wood).

6. Early wedding rings contained stones in an attempt to disguise the handiwork of the artisan. Diamonds signified the indestructible bond of marriage but what did the ruby and sapphire signify?

Answer: The heart and sky

It is also said that the owner of a ruby is assured a life lived in peace and that the sapphire is capable of making peace between enemies and is a charm against unfaithfulness. Rubies and sapphires are actually both created from corundum so are considered 'twin stones'.

7. During which troubling time did it become more accepted for men to be given a wedding ring?

Answer: World War II

What is called a 'double-ring ceremony' gained popularity as soldiers went to war in the late 1930s. It became a token of the marriage contract and is still a custom that is around today.

8. Which practice is a relatively new version of the exchanging of rings?

Answer: Tattooing a design onto the finger

Some people are tattooing either a design or name around their 'ring finger' instead of exchanging rings. A tattoo is permanent, cannot be lost and is probably, in a lot of circumstances, cheaper than purchasing a ring. Some still also exchange rings and will use a traditional wedding ring to cover the tattoo on the finger.

9. Generally, the wedding ring is a solid band of metal (usually gold) with no stones or decoration. What is NOT a reason for this?

Answer: Easier to see scratches

Being able to see the scratches and wear marks easily in a wedding ring is probably not a positive thing. Although, it is probably easier to clean or buff those marks out than if the ring had stones in it.

10. An old wives' tale says that you can determine the sex of an unborn child by hanging a wedding ring over which part of the body?

Answer: The pregnant belly

Depending on how the ring moves depends on the sex of the child. If the rings swings like a pendulum the child will be a girl but, if the ring swings in a circle, the child will be born a boy.

Source: Author lones78

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