History
Many people moved to London in the 1950s. Where did most of them come from?
The Caribbean
What is the most common food eaten at the carnival?
Jerk chicken
What is the most common instrument played at the carnival?
Steel pan drums
Which country is London in?
England
Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in all of _____________.
Europe
What year was the first official carnival?
1966
Finish the name of this popular food: Rice and _______.
Peas
Name one type of music you can hear at the carnival.
Reggae, Dub, Soca,
What color are the famous telephone booths?
Red
How many people visit the carnival each year?
Around 2 million
Who started the idea for the Notting Hill Carnival?
Claudia Jones
True or false: Caribbean food is often spicy.
True
Which country created reggae music?
Jamaica
What is the London Eye?
A ferris wheel
What is the nickname for London's underground?
The tube
Why was the carnival created?
To bring people together and celebrate the culture of the Caribbean immigrants.
About how many food stalls are at the carnival?
a. 50
b. 125
c. 200
d. 300
d. 300
What is an important part of many carnival costumes?
Headdresses
Where does the king of England live?
Buckingham Palace
What kind of busses is London famous for?
Double decker busses
What was the name of the ship that brought many Caribbean immigrants to London?
The Empire Windrush
How many tons of jerk chicken are sold each year?
a. 1
b. 3
c. 5
d. 8
c. 5 tons
What are the groups that dress up called?
Mas bands
What is the name of the river that runs through London?
River Thames
What is the real name for Big Ben?
Elizabeth Tower