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