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Quiz night carnival 11/02
Quiz night carnival 11/02
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1
Rosenmontag, or Rose Monday, is the most important part of carnival celebrations in what country?
Netherlands
Poland
Hungary
Germany
2
What European capital has hosted a Carnival-esque street festival every year since 1966 – although in August?
Paris (Montmartre Carnival)
London (Notting Hill Carnival)
Madrid (Carnaval de Verano)
Berlin (Kreuzberg Carnival)
3
What is the name of Grenada’s August carnival?
Spiceland
Spicegala
Spicemas
Spicefiesta
4
What are the 3 Biggest Carnivals in Portugal?
Torres Vedras, Lisbon, and Algarve
Torres Vedras, Ovar, and Alcobaça
Loulé, Loures, and Lisbon
Lisbon, Porto, and Coimbra
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If you want to see Rio de Janeiro’s famous parades firsthand, you'll need tickets to what Carnival venue?
The Carnavaldrome
The Sambadrome
The Tangodrome
The Riodrome
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Caretos de Podence
- Is this Portuguese?
True
False
7
Which Season is characteristic for the Carnaval in Portugal?
Winter
Autumn
Summer
Spring
8
New Orleans is well known for Mardi Gras, but which US city established the first ever celebration in 1703?
Dallas, Texas
Louisville, Kentucky
Denver, Colorado
Mobile, Alabama
9
In which French are giant floats made of lemons parading through the streets during the carnival of Fête du Citron?
Cannes
Nice
Éze
Menton
10
In Portugal, Carnaval is also known as...
Entrudo
Santo António
Quarta de Cinzas
Brincadeiras
11
We all know Rio Carnival, but can you name the second biggest carnival city in Brazil?
São Paulo
Manaus
São Luís
Salvador
12
At the Carnival in Cadiz, Spain, it's traditional to dress up. Do you know why?
To showcase the latest fashion trends
To honor famous historical figures
To represent the chirigotas (Carnival bands)
To mock social and political figures
13
Where in the Caribbean would you be able to experience Junkanoo?
Cuba
Trinidad and Tobago
The Bahamas
Barbados
14
Where is the Queen of Carnival chosen?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
Cádiz, Spain
Venice, Italy
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
15
What anniversary has Québec Winter Carnival just celebrate in 2024?
150th
70th
50th
200th
16
What is the name of the unusual characters who take to the streets for Belgium’s Binche Carnival?
Lam
Schaap
Koe
Gilles
17
Which South American country celebrates the UNESCO-listed Oruro Carnival, known for its Indigenous roots?
Colombia
Chile
Argentina
Bolivia
18
This elaborate masked carnival has origins dating back to the 12th century. Can you identify the destination?
Venice
Cadiz
Bruges
Basil
19
What it means MÁSCARAS and PERUCAS?
Mascara & Lipstick
Masks & Wigs
Wigs & Facelift
Masks & Accessories
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What do the "Caretos" symbolize during the Carnival of Podence?
The end of summer
The autumn harvest
Fertility and the arrival of spring
Friendship and unity