Test Review - Navidades, Ano Nuevo, Carnaval

Question 1

In what chronological (timeline) order do the three holidays happen in a year?

Accepted Answer

New Years, Christmas, Carnaval, Christmas, New Years, Carnaval, New Years, Carnaval, Christmas, Carnaval, Christmas, New Years

Question 2

Which celebration is Christmas?

Accepted Answer

Las Fallas, El Ano Nuevo, Carnaval, Las Navidades

Question 3

When is El Ano Nuevo?

Accepted Answer

5 days before Ash Wednesday, Mid-December through Jan 6, November 1 & 2, Dec 31-Jan1

Question 4

Why do people celebrate El Ano Nuevo?

Accepted Answer

To honor St. Joseph, To do things you won't be able to do for 40 days, To celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, To say farewell to the past year and welcome the one to come

Question 5

What is la carne?

Accepted Answer

meat, toast, hug, costumes

Question 6

What is Los Reyes Magos?

Accepted Answer

Midnight, Three Grapes, Three Kings, New Year's Day

Question 7

How many grapes do Spaniards eat at midnight on new Year's Eve?

Accepted Answer

8, 5, 12, 1

Question 8

What is La Nochebuena?

Accepted Answer

Christmas Eve, Day of the Dead, New Years Eve, Goodnight

Question 9

What colors do people wear to reflect wishes for the new year?

Accepted Answer

Yellow and Red, Red and white, Orange and blue, Green and purple

Question 10

Where is the common location all three holidays are celebrated?

Accepted Answer

plazas, churches, homes, streets

Question 11

What is el abrazo?

Accepted Answer

Hug, Band, Toast, Kiss

Question 12

Who celebrates Las Navidades?

Accepted Answer

Everyone, Only Catholics, Christians in Spanish-speaking countries, People of Pagan Religions

Question 13

Instead of leaving cookies for Santa, children in Hispanic countries leave _______ for camels.

Accepted Answer

grass, carrots, water, all of the above

Question 14

Why do people celebrate Carnaval?

Accepted Answer

To celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, To honor St. Joseph, To do things you won't be able to for 40 days, To honor decased family members

Question 15

What is la buena suerte?

Accepted Answer

Christmas Eve, A kiss, New Year's Eve, good luck

Question 16

To which holiday is the number 40 significant?

Accepted Answer

El Ano Nuevo, La Navidad, La Feria de Malaga, Carnaval

Question 17

When is Carnaval?

Accepted Answer

December 31, Three Kings Day, Easter Sunday, Fat Tuesday

Question 18

Which celebration does not have a religious significance?

Accepted Answer

Las Navidades, Semana Santa, El Ano Nuevo, Carnaval

Question 19

What is la empanada?

Accepted Answer

meat-filled pies, water balloons, almond nougat candy, confetti-filled eggs

Question 20

What does las doce uvas mean?

Accepted Answer

12 grapes, 2 fireworks, 2 grapes, meat

Test Review - Navidades, Ano Nuevo, Carnaval

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