Carnival precedes 6 weeks of fasting known as...
Lent
Advent
Pentecoste
The city of -------- in Brazil hosts one of the most popular Carnivals in the world today.
San Paolo
San Leopardo
Rio de Janeiro
The carnival festivities in Brazil are called 'Entrudo' which means ---------.
Entry
Entertainment
Extravaganza
The famous carnival dance is called the ----------.
Mambo
Cha cha cha
Potolos
Samba
The French city of ------ is famous for the carnival.
Paris
Cannes
Toulouse
Nice
In the USA, Carnival is celebrated in the city of ----------.
New York
Washington DC
Chicago
New Orleans
New Orleans is situated in which US state?
Alabama
Nevada
Louisiana
Texas
In Venice , the proceedings begin with the “Flight of the Angel”, which sees an elegantly costumed woman abseil from a bell tower onto what city landmark?
Doge's Palace
St Marks Square
Rialto Bridge
What is the official language of Brazil?
Brazilian
Portugese
Spanish
Which is the biggest carnival in the world?
Germany
New Orleans
Brazil
Italy
What does MARDI GRAS mean in French?
Fat Tuesday
Lent
Celebration
What is traditionally eaten in the UK on Shrove Tuesday?
Ice cream
Pancakes
Carnival Cookies
What's the first holiday after Carnival?
St.Patrick's Day
Valentines day
Easter
Mardi Gras carnival takes place in ----------?
New Orleans
Quebec
Marseille
Brussels
How long does the Venice carnival last?
1 week
3 weeks
1 month
2weeks
How many days before Easter do Carnival celebrations begin?
14
7
30
40
