Early history
Where did Carnival originate?
Ancient Egypt
How did Carnival spread around Europe?
*(hint: religion)
Christianity
What country brought Carnival to Brazil?
Portuguese colonizers
What does the word ¨parade¨ mean?
A public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
True or false: Carnival is celebrated only in europe and south america.
False (Carnival is celebrated in over 50 countries around the world and almost all of the continents - except for Australia and Antartica)
What was the original and ancient purpose of Carnival?
*(hint: seasons)
To usher out Winter and celebrate the beginning of Spring
What holiday comes after Carnival?
Lent
What two cultures are mixed together to create Brazil's world famous Carnival?
*(hint: two continents)
European and African
Define ¨feast¨
A big and fancy meal, or to eat a lot
True or false: Carnival in the United States takes place in New Orleans.
True
What faith was Carnival originally associated with?
Paganism
Italy
Quebec, Canada
What is ¨Lent¨?
A fast in Christianity before Easter
True or false: the Island of Trinidad brought Carnival to the Carribean.
True
Who was the first nation to adopt Carnival?
The anciet Greeks
What does ¨Carne Vale" mean in Latin?
Farewell to meat
(goodbye to food)
What is Carnival called in the United States?
Mardi Gras
What does Carnival mean?
(Carne Vale)
adiós a la carne
True or false: Carnival is celebrated all over India.
False (it is only celebrated in the southern state of Goa)
After the Greeks and Romans, what religion was associated with Carnival?
Christianity
Why was Carnival named ¨Carne Vale¨?
It was a feast before a fast.
What city in Brazil has the most tourists during Carnival?
Rio de Janeiro
(1.1 million tourists in 2016)
¨Fast¨ has two definitions. Name them both.
Rapido y ayuno
True or false: Carnival started in Brazil and later spead throughout Europe.
False