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  • What exported carnival across the world?
    Colonisation
  • Who conquered Egypt?
    Alexander the Great
  • How many countries is carnival celebrated in around the world?
    Over 50 countries
  • Which city celebrates winter with carnival?
    Quebec
  • What did Egyptians celebrate with the carnival?
    The beggining of the spring
  • Where did Carnival first originate?
    In ancient Egypt, as a pagan festival
  • How much money did the 2016 Carnival in Rio de Janeiro contribute to the city's economy?
    Around 900 million Dollars
  • What does 'carnival' mean?
    'farewell to meat'
  • Who brought the carnival to Brazil?
    Portugese colonies did
  • How did the Italians prepare for Lent in the 18th century?
    They threw a fancy-dress party
  • In the Catholic calendar 'carne vale' is a feast. When is it held?
    Before the fast of Lent
  • Who changed the meaning of the festival?
    The Christians
  • What is Mardi Gras?
    That's how carnival is known in New Orleans
  • What is Goa?
    The only state in India that celebrates carnival
  • Who adopted the festival from the Egyptians?
    The Ancient Greeks
  • How many centuries did the Portuguese colonists rule in Goa?
    Over 4 centuries
  • What happened in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro?
    1.1 million tourists were welcomed to the city carnival
  • Who introduced Carnival to the Caribbeans?
    French colonies
  • What is Trinidad?
    Caribbean island
  • What kind of music do they listen to in Trinidad during carnival?
    Calypso music