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Where did Carnival originate?
Ancient Egypt
What does "Carne Vale" mean?
Farewell to meat
Which city in the USA celebrates Carnival as Mardi Gras?
New Orleans
Which Indian state celebrates Carnival?
Goa
Which religion influenced modern Carnival?
Christianity
Which country is famous for its samba Carnival?
Brazil
Which Caribbean island has a Carnival with Calypso music?
Trinidad
Which city in Canada has a very cold Carnival?
Quebec
What kind of parties did people in Italy have before Lent?
Fancy dress / masked balls
Which colonists introduced Carnival to Trinidad?
French
What percentage of New Orleans’ economy comes from Mardi Gras?
Over 2%
What do people wear at Carnival?
Costumes, masks, colorful clothes
What do people in Goa’s Carnival do?
Parade, dance, play music, have floats
Why was Carnival important in the Catholic calendar?
It was a feast before Lent
Which two ancient civilizations celebrated Carnival before Christianity?
Greeks & Romans
