CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What can a black cat symbolize?
A
Passion
B
Power
C
Superstition
D
Animals
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Black cats are often a symbol of Halloween or witchcraft. In most Western cultures, black cats have typically been looked upon as a symbol of evil omens, specifically being suspected of being the familiars of witches, or actually shape-shifting witches themselves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Among superstitions, one of the oldest and most enduring is that crossing paths with a black cat will bring on bad luck. The dark-colored felines have also been folded into modern Halloween symbols, giving them the (unearned) reputation of being spooky.

Detailed explanation-3: -Black cats appear in the folklore of many more cultures as both good and bad omens. In some European folklore, black cats are considered common companions of witches and bringers of misfortune if they happened to cross your path.

Detailed explanation-4: -In many Eastern cultures, the spiritual meaning of black cats can equate to a spiritual protector. It’s believed that keeping a black cat in your home can even offer you protection from dark or evil spirits. According to SpiritualUnite.com, black cats are also said to symbolize medicine and health.

Detailed explanation-5: -If a black cat crosses your path, it’s a bad omen In India, black colour is generally associated with the Lord Shani. It is said that if a black cat crosses your path, then you should let somebody else pass before you do. This way, the first person will have all the bad luck and you won’t.

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