Venice, Italy
TRUE OR FALSE: people wear expensive face masks here during Carnival.
TRUE
In which 2 provinces is Carnival celebrated MOST?
Cadiz and Tenerife
How many people celebrate each day?
2, 7, 12, 100 million
2 million (2,000,000)
What is the name of Carnival in New Orleans?
MARDI GRAS
TRUE OR FALSE: Carnival started before Christianity
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Carnival is happening right now in Venice.
FALSE (ended on Feb 13)
What is the name of the opening speech that commences Carnival?
Pregón
What kind of music do you typically hear?
Samba
What 3 colors are associated with this celebration?
Green, yellow, and purple
Of the 4 Carnival celebrations, which one is biggest?
RIO
What century did the celebration begin?
10th (900s), 12th (1100s), 14th (1300s)
12th!
Carnival is celebrated before the start of ____.
Lent (Cuaresma)
How many days is the celebration?
2
How long does this celebration last?
2 hours, 2 days, 2 weeks, 2 months
2 weeks
How do you say "carroza" in English?
parade float
Carnival in Venice is EXPENSIVE. How much do you think it typically costs to attend an event?
500 euros!
Translate "Entierro de la Sardina"
The Burial of the Sardine
How much money does Carnival make for Rio?
10, 40, 60, 100 million dollars
$40 million!
What object do people typically throw?
Beads
Why is Carnival celebrated?
What's the name of the most common type of mask people wear?
Bauta
What was the Tenerife theme in 2023?
New York
What is the name of the stadium made for Carnival?
Sambadrone
What does "Mardi Gras" mean in English?
Fat Tuesday
What is the name of the first day of Lent?
Ash Wednesday