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Stroke of Luck Trivia Quiz

Around the world, there are many symbols considered lucky or that provide a "stroke of luck". Test your knowledge on them. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Lpez. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Lpez

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
358,342

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2109

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Numbers play an important role when talking about luck. Number 13 is considered bad luck for many, but which two numbers are good luck in Chinese and Japanese cultures? Hint

45 and 46

100 and 200

1 and 2

7 and 8

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Question 2 of 10

2. Some insects are considered lucky. What is a common superstition regarding ladybugs? Hint

If you have a ladybug as a pet, you will get wealthier soon

If you see a ladybug, you will be protected from evil

If you dance with a ladybug, you will have a happy life forever

If one lands on you while sick, it will take any illness away

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Question 3 of 10

3. Dolphins were considered lucky and even sacred in which ancient culture? Hint

All of these

Greek

Roman

Egyptian

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which religion does rubbing a certain person's belly possibly result in good luck? Hint

Sikhism

Judaism

Buddhism

Christianity

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Question 5 of 10

5. What object symbolizes good luck and fortune, and happens to be the logo for the Indianapolis Colts? Hint

Colt

Horseshoe

Coin

Cricket

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Question 6 of 10

6. Another object that is considered good luck is one that is said to catch negative images from dreams. What is its name? Hint

Dream imager

Dream weaver

Dream eraser

Dream catcher

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Question 7 of 10

7. Throwing a coin into a wishing well may get you good luck. Which of these is located in Italy? Hint

Fleetwood Round Table

The Bellagio Fountain

Upwey Wishing Well

Trevi Fountain

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which culture believed that wearing sapphire invited a favor of the gods? Hint

All of these

Roman

Greek

Egyptian

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Question 9 of 10

9. Native American leader Tecumseh's name translates to which good luck symbol? Hint

Triangle

Shooting star

Bamboo

Chinese lantern

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Question 10 of 10

10. Three-leaf clovers (better known as shamrocks) and four-leaf clovers are both popularly associated with good luck. To which holiday are shamrocks most commonly linked? Hint

Pan Celtic Festival

Christmas Day

St. Patrick's Day

Memorial Day

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Numbers play an important role when talking about luck. Number 13 is considered bad luck for many, but which two numbers are good luck in Chinese and Japanese cultures?

Answer: 7 and 8

Chinese people very much value the number eight, as its pronunciation is similar to Chinese words for wealth and prosperity. As a matter of fact, the 2008 Beijing Olympics started on August 8, 2008 (08/08/08) at 8:08 PM. Coincidence?

In Japanese mythology, the Seven Lucky Gods are the gods of good fortune.

2. Some insects are considered lucky. What is a common superstition regarding ladybugs?

Answer: If one lands on you while sick, it will take any illness away

Ladybugs are considered lucky in many parts of the world. It is also said that if one lands on your hand and then flies away, there will be good weather next Sunday. Scarabs, on the other hand, are symbols of the rising sun and do protect from evil, according to popular belief, especially of the Egyptians.

3. Dolphins were considered lucky and even sacred in which ancient culture?

Answer: All of these

Christians and Native Americans have seen the dolphin as protection. Ancient cultures like Rome, Greece, Egypt and Sumer also thought of this animal as good luck. The belief was said to come from sailors that spent time away from land and took dolphins swimming as a sign that land was near.

4. In which religion does rubbing a certain person's belly possibly result in good luck?

Answer: Buddhism

It is very common to hear that rubbing The Buddha's belly in a charm or statue results in good luck. The Buddha's real name was Siddhartha Gautama, and he was a prince. He was reputedly enlightened at the age of 35.

5. What object symbolizes good luck and fortune, and happens to be the logo for the Indianapolis Colts?

Answer: Horseshoe

The horseshoe is believed to bring good luck, fertility and fortune. According to some legends, a horseshoe pointing up will bring good luck, and pointing down will have the opposite effect. The Indianapolis Colts, an American football team, have a blue horseshoe as their logo, pointing up, of course.

6. Another object that is considered good luck is one that is said to catch negative images from dreams. What is its name?

Answer: Dream catcher

Dream catchers are part of Native American traditions. If the words "dream weaver" sound familiar, you could be thinking of a web design program launched by Macromedia in 1997 and then acquired by Adobe Systems in 2005, "Dreamweaver".

7. Throwing a coin into a wishing well may get you good luck. Which of these is located in Italy?

Answer: Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain, also known as Fontana di Trevi, was sculpted in 1762. It is a must-see for tourists. It is said that if you throw a coin there, you will return to Rome. The Fleetwood Round Table and the Upwey Wishing Well are located in England, while the Bellagio Fountain is in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA in the Bellagio Hotel.

8. Which culture believed that wearing sapphire invited a favor of the gods?

Answer: Greek

This blue stone was said to possess magical and supernatural powers. The gem also has a meaning in some parts of India, as it represents health and wealth.

9. Native American leader Tecumseh's name translates to which good luck symbol?

Answer: Shooting star

While all of these are good luck symbols, only one has this meaning. Tecumseh, which means shooting star in Shawnee, lived from March 1768 to October 1813. He was an important leader for the Native Americans. He opposed the United States in the War of 1812.

10. Three-leaf clovers (better known as shamrocks) and four-leaf clovers are both popularly associated with good luck. To which holiday are shamrocks most commonly linked?

Answer: St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is an Irish celebration, celebrated on March 17. Other Irish good luck representations include the famous rainbow and the pot of gold, and, of course, the leprechaun. The Pan Celtic Festival is also Irish, and has been celebrated since 1971.

Source: Author Lpez

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