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Trivia
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Facts
Facts
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Food
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Carnival
Carnival
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Purple stands for...?
Justice
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Mardi Gras is a French phrase; what does 'Mardi Gras' translate to in English?
Fat Tuesday
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Where is Mardi Gras famously celebrated in the United States?
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Why were the 13th century French paraders wearing masks?
A) Halloween was also the same day as Mardi Gras
B) To avoid paying taxes
C) To avoid their friends finding them
To avoid paying taxes
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What is a popular soup in Louisiana?
A) Baked Potato Soup
B) French Onion Soup
C) Turtle Soup
Turtle Soup
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What is another popular name for the Mardi Gras holiday besides Fat Tuesday?
Carnival
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Gold means...?
Power
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What Walt Disney animated movie is set during Mardi Gras?
The Princess and the Frog
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What are beads and other things thrown from the floats called?
Throws
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What day of the week is Mardi Gras?
Tuesday/Mardi
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What type of food do people eat on Mardi Gras?
A) gumbo and jambalaya
B) Crepes, donuts, bonbons
C) king cake
D) All of the above
All of the above!
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Where is Carnival famously celebrated in South America?
A) Mexico City, Mexico
B) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
C) Venice, Italy
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
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Green stands for...?
Faith
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Mardi Gras takes place the day before what holiday?
Ash Wednesday
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What do many people wear for Mardi Gras?
Masks and Costumes
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Why do people eat so much good food on Mardi Gras?
To prepare for Lent
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What are beignets?
A) A French Hat
B) A type of Donut
C) A type of pancake
A type of Donut
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Where is Carnival famously celebrated in Europe?
A) Paris, France
B) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
C) Venice, Italy
Venice, Italy
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What are the official Mardi Gras colors?
Purple, Gold, and Green
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What are Crepes and Beignets?
The French type of pancakes and donuts for Mardi Gras
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True or False: Mardi Gras is only celebrated in New Orleans?
A) True
B) False
False
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During what century did the Mardi Gras festival begin?
A) 13th Century
B) 17th Century
C) 20th Century
13th Century
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What is the most Mardi Gras famous dessert?
A) Chocolate Cake
B) Ice Cream Cake
C) King Cake
King Cake
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What do many people wear for Carnival in Europe?
A) Masks and Costumes
B) Suits and Ties
C) Pajamas and Night Caps
Masks and Costumes
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What do the 3 Mardi Gras colors stand for?
Faith, Justice, and Power
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The word Carnival comes from the Latin words 'Carne Vale', which means what?
"The Taking Away of the Meat"
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Who usually throws the beads?
The People on the Floats
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Name 2 other cities around the world that celebrate Mardi Gras/Carnival?
A) Beijing, China and Tokyo, Japan
B) Moscow, Russia and Sydney, Australia
C) Venice, Italy and Rio, Brazil
Venice, Italy and Rio, Brazil, and several places especially around Europe.
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What is king cake called in French?
Une Galette des rois
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True or False: The street carnival of Rio de Janeiro is designated by Guinness World Records as the largest carnival in the world, with approximately two million people each day.
A) True
B) False
True
