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History quiz about the origins of carnival

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What do people call carnival in New Orleans, USA?

They call it “Mardi Gras”.

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What does “Carne Vale” mean?

It means farewell to meat.

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Who introduced the festival of Lent on the Caribbean island of Trinidad?

French colonists did.

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What religion is carnival related to?

It is related to Christianity.

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In how many countries is carnival celebrated?

In over 50 countries.

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How did the ancient Greeks adopt carnival?

They adopted the festival after Alexander the Great conquered Egypt.

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Where does the third biggest Carnival celebration take place?

It takes place in Quebec, Canada.

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What is the estimated number of African slaves taken to Brazil during colonization?

4 million.

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What is the only state in India that celebrates carnival?

It is the state of Goa.

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What country is the origin of carnival?

Egypt.

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How was carnival spread across the world?

Through colonization.

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What state in India was ruled by Portuguese colonists?

The state of Goa.

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What is the soundtrack of Trinidad's carnival celebration?

Calypso music.

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Who introduced the festival of Lent in Brazil?

Portuguese colonists did.

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