Carnival History
Where did Carnival originate?
Ancient Egypt
Name the first and second biggest Carnivals in the world
2. Tenerife
In which city is Mardi Gras held in?
New Orleans
Where in Canada is Carnival held?
Quebec
What is the maternal name of Harry Potter´s mother?
Lilly Evans
What do you call a mask party like the Carnival in Venice?
Masquerade
Carnival was officially banned by which two Spanish leaders?
Primo de Rivera & Francisco Franco
What does Mardi Gras mean in French?
Fat Tuesday
Quebec Carnival is the ______ (ordinal number) biggest Carnival in the world.
Third
Who kills Dumbledore in the last Harry Potter book?
Professor Snape
What does Carne Vale mean in Latin?
Farewell to Meat
Who brought Carnival to Brazil?
Portugal
Who is the King of Mardi Gras?
King Rex
What is the symbol of the Carnival in Quebec?
How many times has Betis won La Liga?
Once, in 1935.
Which part of India celebrates Carnival?
Goa
How many people attend Rio Carnival?
Over 1 million
What are the official Mardi Gras colours and what do they represent.
Purple for Justice
Gold for Power
Green for Faith
What is the most famous hotel in Quebec during Carnival?
The Ice Hotel
In Harry Potter, who did Hermione go to the dance with?
Victor Krum
Which French Island off the coast of South America celebrates Carnival with "Calypso" music?
Trinidad
What is the capital of Brazil?
Brasilia
Which three countries have owned Louisiana?
Spain, France, & USA
What is the name of the official drink of Canadian Carnival?
Caribou
In Harry Potter, the symbol of house Hufflepuff is which animal?
Badger