Brazil Carnival

Carnival is celebrated in how many countries around the world?

• 100

• 25

• 50

• 60

What is the word carnival thought to mean?

• "big party"

• "goodbye meat"

• "samba music"

• "hello fasting"

Where did carnival originate?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Times

The carnival takes place before which religious event?

• Christmas

• Ramadan

• Eid

• Lent

For how many days does the carnival last in Rio?

• 5

• 7

• 2

• 6

Competitions take place between rival schools in which dance?

• cha cha

• rumba

• samba

• street

In 2016, how many tourists visited Rio de Janeiro for the carnival?

• 1.1 million

• 2.1 million

• 1.2 million

• 1 million

Immigrants from which country introduced carnival to Brazil?

• Spain

• England

• Poland

• Portugal

Why has the festival been criticised in the past?

• Noise

• Too many people having fun

• Microplastics

• Overcrowding

What does the mayor do to start the carnival?

• Blow a whistle

• Ring a bell

• Hand over keys

• Sing a song