Cultural Superstitions Quiz
Instructions: How well do you know superstitions and beliefs from cultures around the world?
- 1.
In Western cultures, walking under what object is considered bad luck?
AA ladderBA tree branchCA bridgeDAn archway - 2.
In Japan, the number 4 is considered unlucky because it sounds like the word for what?
ADeathBPainCSorrowDLoss - 3.
In Italy, which number is considered unlucky, unlike the Western superstition about 13?
A14B9C17D11 - 4.
In Chinese culture, which color is associated with luck and prosperity?
AYellowBRedCBlueDGreen - 5.
In Turkish culture, a blue glass eye charm called the 'nazar' protects against what?
AIllnessBBad weatherCPovertyDThe evil eye - 6.
In Russia, it is considered bad luck to do what before a long journey?
AForget to sit down togetherBLook backCEat a big mealDWash your hands - 7.
Breaking a mirror is said to bring how many years of bad luck in Western superstition?
AFiveBSevenCTenDThree - 8.
In many Latin American cultures, sweeping over someone's feet means they will what?
AHave bad luckBNever marryCLose their jobDGet rich - 9.
In Korean culture, sleeping with an electric fan on in a closed room is superstitiously believed to cause what?
ABaldnessBDeathCNightmaresDIllness - 10.
In Indian culture, a black cat crossing your path is considered what?
AA sign of rainBBad luckCA blessingDGood luck - 11.
In German folklore, chimney sweeps are considered symbols of what?
AGood luckBProtectionCWisdomDHard work - 12.
In Egyptian culture, owls are traditionally associated with what?
AGood fortuneBFertilityCBad luck and deathDWisdom - 13.
In Chinese culture, the number 8 is considered very lucky because it sounds like the word for what?
AProsperityBHealthCHappinessDLove - 14.
In many Scandinavian cultures, which day of the week is considered unlucky?
AWednesdayBFridayCSundayDMonday - 15.
In Spain, eating 12 of which fruit at midnight on New Year's Eve brings good luck?
AGrapesBFigsCCherriesDOranges