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