What Do You Really Know About Father's Day?

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What Do You Really Know About Fathers Day? - Quiz

Did you know that Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society? It has been celebrated on March 19 since the Middle Ages. I hope you celebrate your dad every time. What do you really know about Father's Day?


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  • 1. 

    Father's Day is celebrated on which day?

    • A.

      March 19

    • B.

      June 13

    • C.

      March 24

    • D.

      January 28

    Correct Answer
    A. March 19
    Explanation
    Father's Day is celebrated on March 19. This day is dedicated to honoring and appreciating fathers and father figures. It is a special day to express gratitude and love towards fathers for their role in the family and their contributions to their children's lives. Many countries celebrate Father's Day on this date to commemorate the importance of fathers and their impact on society.

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  • 2. 

    Father's Day is an .... celebration.

    • A.

      Monthly

    • B.

      Annual

    • C.

      Weekly

    • D.

      Daily

    Correct Answer
    B. Annual
    Explanation
    Father's Day is an annual celebration because it occurs once a year. It is a day dedicated to honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood. Unlike monthly, weekly, or daily celebrations, Father's Day is specifically designated to be celebrated on a yearly basis. It gives people an opportunity to express their love and appreciation for their fathers or father figures.

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  • 3. 

    In the Coptic Church, the celebration of fatherhood is also observed on St Joseph's Day, but the Copts observe this celebration on ....

    • A.

      December 25

    • B.

      July 20

    • C.

      January 1

    • D.

      May 29

    Correct Answer
    B. July 20
    Explanation
    The celebration of fatherhood in the Coptic Church is observed on St Joseph's Day, which falls on July 20. This is a special day dedicated to honoring fathers and their role in the family.

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  • 4. 

    This Coptic celebration may date back to which century?

    • A.

      5th Century

    • B.

      10th Century

    • C.

      18th Century

    • D.

      21st Century

    Correct Answer
    A. 5th Century
    Explanation
    The Coptic celebration mentioned in the question is believed to have originated in the 5th Century.

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  • 5. 

    Father's Day was not celebrated in the US, outside Catholic traditions, until which century?

    • A.

      20th Century

    • B.

      21st Century

    • C.

      19th Century

    • D.

      18th Century

    Correct Answer
    A. 20th Century
    Explanation
    Father's Day was not celebrated in the US, outside Catholic traditions, until the 20th Century. This means that it was not widely recognized or observed until this time. Prior to the 20th Century, Father's Day was not a widely celebrated holiday in the United States, and it was only within Catholic traditions that fathers were honored on this day. It was not until the 20th Century that Father's Day gained more recognition and became a more widely celebrated occasion in the US.

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  • 6. 

    The first observance of a "Father's Day" in America was held in ....

    • A.

      1900

    • B.

      1909

    • C.

      1908

    • D.

      1980

    Correct Answer
    C. 1908
    Explanation
    In 1908, the first observance of Father's Day was held in America. This implies that before 1908, Father's Day was not officially recognized or celebrated in the country.

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  • 7. 

    A bill to accord national recognition of the holiday was introduced in the US Congress in ....

    • A.

      1913

    • B.

      1978

    • C.

      1990

    • D.

      2000

    Correct Answer
    A. 1913
    Explanation
    In 1913, a bill was introduced in the US Congress to accord national recognition of the holiday. This suggests that the holiday being referred to was proposed to be recognized as a national holiday in 1913. The other options of 1978, 1990, and 2000 are not mentioned in relation to the introduction of the bill, so they are unlikely to be the correct answer.

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  • 8. 

    In addition to Father's Day, International Men's Day is celebrated in many countries on .... in honor of men and boys who are not fathers.

    • A.

      May 12

    • B.

      January 1

    • C.

      June 13

    • D.

      November 19

    Correct Answer
    D. November 19
    Explanation
    International Men's Day is celebrated on November 19 in many countries to honor and appreciate men and boys who are not fathers. This day aims to promote positive male role models, raise awareness about men's health issues, and highlight the challenges faced by men in society. It provides an opportunity to recognize and address the unique needs and contributions of men and boys, apart from their role as fathers.

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  • 9. 

    The Catholic Church actively supported the custom of a celebration of fatherhood on St. Joseph's day from either the last years of which century?

    • A.

      20th Century

    • B.

      21st Century

    • C.

      14th Century

    • D.

      17th Century

    Correct Answer
    C. 14th Century
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 14th Century. The Catholic Church has actively supported the custom of celebrating fatherhood on St. Joseph's day since the 14th Century. This tradition has been observed for several centuries and continues to be honored by the Church to this day.

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  • 10. 

    This celebration was brought to the Americas by the .... and ....

    • A.

      Spanish and Portuguese

    • B.

      German and Russian

    • C.

      Italian and Serbian

    • D.

      Nigerian and Zambian

    Correct Answer
    A. Spanish and Portuguese
    Explanation
    The celebration mentioned in the question is likely referring to a specific cultural event or tradition that was introduced to the Americas. The Spanish and Portuguese are known for their historical exploration and colonization of the Americas, bringing their language, culture, and traditions with them. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the celebration mentioned in the question was brought to the Americas by the Spanish and Portuguese.

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