What do you know about Carnival?

Which civilization is supposed to have created Carnival?

• The Romans

• The Ancient Greeks

• The Mesopotamians

• The Ancient Egyptians

Why did the Ancient Egyptians create their "carnival"?

• Because they liked dancing!

• To celebrate the beginning of the summmer!

• To celebrate the end of the winter and beginning of spring!

• To honor the pharaoh.

Who was responsible for spreading the pagan festival of the Egyptian carnival throughout the Greek wold?

• Julius Caesar

• Cleopatra

• Alexander The Great

• Nero

Which religion adopted the Egyptian festival that originated Carnival?

• The Buddhists

• The Muslims

• The Christians

• The Jewish

The word Carnival comes from the Latin expression "carne vale" which means

• The meat is expensive.

• The meat is worth it.

• Good-bye, meat!

• Meat is good!

According to the Christian calendar, what comes after Carnival?

• Easter

• Christmas

• Lent

• Good Friday

Why do people feast during Carnival?

• To celebrate a new year.

• Because during Lent they should fast (= not eat).

• To celebrate a new season of the year.

• To celebrate the end of summer/winter break.

What comes after Lent?

• Easter

• Christmas

• Lent

• Good Friday

Which kind of music do they play at Trinidad's carnival, in the Caribbean?

• Reggae

• Rumba

• Calypso

• Samba

How is carnival called in the USA?

• Carnevale

• Carnaval

• Mardi Gras

• Fat Tuesday