Carnival of Venice
What do people wear on their faces during the carnival?
Venetian masks
What are the colors of Mardis Gras?
purple, green, and gold
What color represents Lunar New Year?
Red
What is the name for Italian ice cream?
Gelato
Name the capitals of China, France, and Italy
Beijing, Paris, Rome
How long does the Carnival of Venice last?
2-3 weeks
What does Mardis Gras mean in French?
"Fat Tuesday"
What colors are not allowed to be worn during Chinese new year?
Black and White
What is the most important meal of the day in France and Italy?
Lunch
what is the most visited country in the world
Italy, France or China
France
What country brings the most tourists to the Carnival of Venice?
France
What is traditionally hidden inside a Mardi Gras cake?
A plastic baby
Name 6 out of the 12 lunar new year animals
12. Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig
What province of China is known for its spicy food?
Sichuan, China
Does Italy or France have more ski resorts?
There are 349 ski locations located in Italy, 325 in France
In what century did the Carnival of Venice originate?
The 11th Century
In what century did Mardis Gras originate?
1294
As a gift, you are never to give money in multiples of...
4
Name 3 fruits that originated in China
What language has the most native speakers in the world?
Chinese
Name one character from the Carnival of Venice's play "Commedia dell'Arte"
Arlechino, Brighella, Pulcinella, Pantalone, Arlecchino (Harlequin), Pulcinella, Colombina.
Where was the first known carnival celebration?
Nice, France
Name three countries that also celebrate lunar new year besides China
Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Vietnam, and Korea
What Italian city is known for creating parmesean cheese
Parma, Italy
What country invented the magnetic compass?
China