History
Why was Carnival originally celebrated?
To get rid of winter spirits and to celebrate the upcoming spring.
Which of the following ingredients is part of a 'nonnevot'?
A. Orange Zest
B. Baking Soda
C. Egg-White
D. Cinnamon
D. Cinnamon
The city _______ in Italy is famous for its Carnival.
A. Venice
B. Rome
C. Milan
A. Venice
Which number is connected Carnival?
Where was the first Carnival celebrated?
A. Italy
B. Germany
C. Netherlands
A. Italy
What do people not eat during the fasting period?
Meat.
The city _______ in Brazil is the host of one of the most famous Carnivals around the world.
A. São Paulo
B. São Leopoldo
C. Rio de Janeiro
None
In which is Carnival the most celebrated?
February.
Why did people begin to wear customs during Carnival?
So that everyone was equal.
Which beer brand is drank the most during Carnival?
A. Amstel
B. Bavaria
C. Grolsch
D. Heineken
B. Bavaria
The ______ Carnival is the most famous in Belgium.
A. Gilles
B. Belgium
C. Binche
C. Binche
How long is the fasting period after Carnival?
40 Days.
Why did people wear masks during Carnival?
To look like their ancestors and to get their luck.
How many liters of beer are drunk on average during Carnival in the Netherlands?
A. 5,5 Million Liters
B. 2 Million Liters
C. 8 Million Liters
C. 8 Million Liters
The famous flower show in the Nice Carnival is also called __________.
A. The flower show.
B. Spectacle of Flowers
C. Battle of the Flowers
C. Battle of the Flowers
From which city is the shout 'Alaaf' from?
Cologne.
What does the name Carnival originally mean?
Latin - Carne (Meat ) Vale (Farewell)
During Carnival a lot of Confetti is strewn around. Now this is paper but what was this in the past?
Sugar Coated Almonds.
'_______ Carnaval' is the mascotte of the Quebec Winter Carnaval.
A. Bonfire
B. Bonjour
C. Bonhomme
C. Bonhomme
What do the Carnival colours red, yellow and green?
Geel = humor en gerechtigheid
Groen = nieuw leven
Rood = het alledaagse leven