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Karneval
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1
A Karneval tradition, Krapfen can be found in every bakery. What are Krapfen?
Cookies
Pies
Donuts
Cakes
2
In medieval times, Karneval was a chance for the working class and the aristocracy to mix.
Falsch
Richtig
3
These 3 reign over Karneval. They represent the government, the workers, and the city.
the prince, the farmer, the virgin
the man, the woman, the child
the king, the queen, the jester
the lion, the witch, the wardrobe
4
During which month does the offical kick-off to Karneval take place?
Dezember
Januar
Februar
November
5
This traditional costume is hundreds of years old. What is it called?
Schnickelfritz
Hasen-Fasen
Fritzl-Fatzl
Fasenickl
6
From a religious perspective, Karneval is a time to live it up before this time of fasting:
Spring
Lent
March
Easter
7
Karneval has many names in other regions of Germany. Which of these isn't one?
Fastnacht
Fasching
Die 5. Jahreszeit (5th Season)
Mardi Gras
8
How many people are estimated to attend the Rosenmontag parade in Köln each year?
1,500
15,000
1,500,000
150,000
9
Which of these characters is the main symbol of Karneval?
the fat man
the princess
the jester
the prince
10
These days it's illegal to cut a man's tie without permission.
Richtig
Falsch
11
The first recorded Karneval in Germany took place in ...
1441
1241
1141
1341
12
The Dreigestirn are traditionally played by well-known men from the community.
Falsch
Richtig
13
On Weiberfastnacht (Women's Carnival) women take over and snip the ____ off the men they see.
pants
ties
belts
shirts
14
Karneval has roots in ancient festivals during which people ____ to scare away winter spirits.
drank beer
danced in the woods
wore masks
sang songs
15
On which day of the week is Karneval over?
Tulpendonnerstag
Rosenmontag
Veilchendienstag
Aschermittwoch
16
Which of the following items are thrown from the floats to the cheering crowds below?
cats and dogs
candy and toys
fruits and veggies
beads and hats