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The Jack-O'-Lantern History Quiz

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Which vegetables were originally used to carve lanterns in Ireland and the British Isles?

Potatoes

Carrots

Turnips (correct)

Pumpkins

What was the purpose of carving lanterns from vegetables in the past?

To scare away evil spirits (correct)

To decorate the streets

To celebrate Halloween

To light up the houses

What is the origin of the term 'jack-o'-lantern'?

It comes from a British folktale

It comes from a Scottish folktale

It comes from an American folktale

It comes from an Irish folktale (correct)

Why was 'Stingy Jack' condemned to wander the Earth?

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Why did Irish immigrants start carving lanterns from pumpkins in the United States?

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The Jack-O'-Lantern History Quiz

Choose a study mode

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Questions and Answers

Which vegetables were originally used to carve lanterns in Ireland and the British Isles?

What was the purpose of carving lanterns from vegetables in the past?

What is the origin of the term 'jack-o'-lantern'?

Why was 'Stingy Jack' condemned to wander the Earth?

Why did Irish immigrants start carving lanterns from pumpkins in the United States?

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