History
Around the World
Common Traditions
Carnival Rides
Mystery
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When was the fist annual carnival held in the American colonies?

1641 in New Amsterdam (now New York City) to showcase farm products of the local area

100
Over 2 million people come out to the streets every day to celebrate the four day festival in this "marvellous" city...
Rio de Janiero
100
People often wear on of these on their face to disguise their identity.
Mask
100
an amusement-park or fairground ride consisting of a giant vertical revolving wheel with passenger cars suspended on its outer edge.


Ferris Wheel 

100
When did the traveling carnival begin?
The traveling carnival began in the late 1800"s
200
It is thought that Carnival means what?
"farewell to meat"
200
Carnival festival in this city is known for throwing beads of purple, gold, and green.
New Orleans - Mardi Gras
200
It is common for participants to decorate this vehicle of a particular theme. Throwing candy, beads, and jewelry from it.
A float
200

a small, carlike electric vehicle with an encircling rubber bumper that one maneuvers around an enclosed arena while purposely bumping other vehicles.

Bumper Cars

200

What was cotton candy originally called?

Fairy Floss 

300
The Carnival season is a period of time before what?
Lent (40 days of restricting rich foods and offering repentance and prayer starting on Ash Wednesday)
300
This carnival celebration is most known for its beautifully designed masks.
Carnivale di Venezia
300

What does the tradition of carnival come from?

The festival originated with Italian Catholics in Europe 
300

a merry-go-round with horses 

Carousel

300
When was the first Ferris wheel invented? 
In 1893 for the world fair 
400
Carnival is typically a Reversal Ritual - meaning what?
Where social roles are reversed and norms about desired behavior are suspended.
400
This Carnival is better known as Fat Tuesday.
Mardi Gras
400
To masquerade means what?
To pretend to be someone that you are not
400

a device that replicates the sensation of riding a bucking animal

The Mechanical Bull 

400

What is the main path or street that people walk along to find sideshows, concession stands, and other amusements called?

The midway 

500
The period of Carnival is historically known as Shrovetide, but the Romans were known to celebrate a festival called what?
Saturnalia
500
Carnival in this town is one of the largest street fairs of the year in the whole of the United Kingdom.
Notting Hill Carnival
500
During medieval times this city held the largest and most famous Carnival Festival, until Napoleon came along and banned the celebration.
City of Venice. The celebrations were only restored in 1979.
500

a circular ride, which spins. As the ride spins, the platform lifts, creating a wave motion

The Wipeout 

500

What was built for Paris' world fair of 1889?

The Eiffel Tower 
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