Carnival Basics
What do people wear to Carnival?
Masks and costumes
What dessert is eaten at Mardi Gras?
What is the theme for this years Carnival?
Japan
Are the celebrations generally happy or sad
Happy, lively
What is the largest mammal in the world?
Blue whale
When is Carnival? (Month)
February or March
What are the 3 colors of Mardi Gras?
Purple, green, and gold
How does Spanish Carnival end?
Burial of the Sardine
Name a similarity between Spanish Carnival and Mardi Gras
Both have parades
What river runes through London?
The Thames
Name the four main parts of Carnival
Celebration, Parades, Costumes, Music
What do parade floats throw? (at least 2)
Beads, coins, toys
Where is Spain's most famous Carnival?
Tenerife (or Cádiz)
Name a difference between Spanish Carnival and Mardi Gras
Spanish carnival has changing themes
What famous book did Miguel de Cervantes write?
Don Quixote
What country has the most famous Carnival in the world? (not Spain or USA)
Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
What does Mardi Gras mean in French?
Fat Tuesday
What historical event almost ended Carnival in Spain?
Francisco Franco's dictatorship
Which of the celebrations have a more comical/theater focus?
Spanish Carnival
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vitican City
What does "Carnival" mean?
Goodbye to meat
Louisiana
15th century, the Middle Ages
What do both festivals celebrate?
The start of lent
Who painted the "Mona Lisa"?
Leonardo da Vinci