Karneval Flashcards

1

What is a reason Germans celebrate Karneval?

Indepence
To have fun and go crazy
Honor the Chancellor
The end of War

2

German Carnival is similar to...

Halloween
All of the above
Brazilian Carneval
Mardi Gras

3

What is not a part of Karneval?

Going to Church
Candy
Costumes
Parade

4

Which day does Karneval end?

Fourth of July
Green Thursday
Fat Tuesday
Ash Wednesday

5

What is the biggest current issue in Germany?

the Election
War
Refugees
Superbowl

6

Which city is known for its Karneval-Celebrations?

Cologne
Frankfurt
Darmstadt
Augsburg

7

What is another German word for Karneval?

Fastnacht
Weihnachten
Mardi Gras
Shrove Tuesday

8

Since when has German Carnival been around?

Medieval Times
Fiftysix Years
Since Germany reunited
19th Century

9

Why do they burn the "Nubbel"?

to purge their sins
to communicate with other towns
to take revenge on France
to stay warm

10

What is the pastry called that resembles donuts?

Linzer
Berliner
Frankfurter
Brathähnchen

11

What do some of the floats distribute?

Candy
Sausages
Books
Beer

12

When is Karneval?

December
February
January
April

13

What is a typical theme for the floats?

Seasons
Athletes
Flowers
Politicians

14

Who is the German chancellor?

Nicholas Sarkozy
Helmuth Kohl
Angela Merkel
Beate Kühn

15

Which day during Karneval is the big parade?

Fat Tuesday
Ash Wednesday
Rosemonday
Green Thursday

16

What day does the "fifth season" officially begin?

November 11th
April 1st
February 8th
March 23rd

Karneval

Questions 16

Karneval

Questions 16