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Where do superstitions come from?

  1.  
    Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of
    A. Number 13 B. Tree snakes C. Number 10
  2.  
    The belief that knocking on wood brings good luck is thought to stem from the:
    A. Ancient Indo-Europeans B. Medieval Europeans C. Ancient Africans D. Medieval Europeans E. Ancient Africans
  3.  
    Which of the following superstitions was once good advice?
    A. Avoid the number 13 B. Don't step on a crack C. Avoid the number 13 D. Don't step on a crack E. Don’t whistle in the theater
  4.  
    Many common superstitions come from history of
    A. Medicine B. Sport C. Medicine D. Religion E. Sport
  5.  
    Dicussion question: kWhat benefits might sports fans get from group superstitions aimed at helping their teams win?
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Where do superstitions come from? (Answer Key)

  1.  
    Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of
    A. Number 13 B. Tree snakes C. Number 10
  2.  
    The belief that knocking on wood brings good luck is thought to stem from the:
    A. Ancient Indo-Europeans B. Medieval Europeans C. Ancient Africans D. Medieval Europeans E. Ancient Africans
  3.  
    Which of the following superstitions was once good advice?
    A. Avoid the number 13 B. Don't step on a crack C. Avoid the number 13 D. Don't step on a crack E. Don’t whistle in the theater
  4.  
    Many common superstitions come from history of
    A. Medicine B. Sport C. Medicine D. Religion E. Sport
  5.  
    Dicussion question: kWhat benefits might sports fans get from group superstitions aimed at helping their teams win?

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