Carnival and Fasching Quiz

Question 1

Carnival officially ends on

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Ash Wednesday

Question 2

The parade floats in Cologne often have a __________ theme

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political

Question 3

The traditional treat eaten for Carnival is

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a jelly-filled donut pastry

Question 4

In the Austrian region Salzkammergut, one tradition is to

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wear a costume made of strips of old rags

Question 5

Another name for Shrove Tuesday (Fastnacht) is

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Pancake Tuesday, Mardi Gras

Question 6

In southern Germany and Austria, people call Carnival

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Fastnacht

Question 7

Rosenmontag in English is

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Shrove Monday, Collopy Monday, Rose Monday, Merry Monday

Question 8

The city of Cologne is also well known for its historic gigantic

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cathedral

Question 9

The name "Karneval" is believed originally to have come from Latin and meant...

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Farewell, meat!

Question 10

Traditionally, kids celebrate Carnival by

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dressing up in costumes and wearing them to school for a costume party

Question 11

The carnival season officially begins on

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November 11

Question 12

In Switzerland, people call Carnival

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Fastnacht

Question 13

Carnival occurs during Shrovetide which is before

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Lent

Question 14

On "Weiberdonnerstag" or "women's Thursday"

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women take over the city and cut off men's ties

Question 15

Carnival is a Christian festive season

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True

Question 16

The creatures with oversized masks who often appear in Swiss Shrove Tuesday parades are called

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Wolpertinger

Question 17

Which Germany city is most known for its extravagant and crazy Carnival celebrations?

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Cologne

Question 18

The Swiss tradition, in which large marching bands dress up and perform in a loud upbeat way is called

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Guggenmusig

Questions 18