Carnevale

When is Carnevale held?

• In the weeks leading up to Christmas

• In the weeks leading up to Lent

• On New Years Day

• At the end of the year

The world famous 'Carnevale' takes place in which Italian city?

• Rome

• Florence

• Venice

• Naples

Carnevale takes place _______ a year.

• Once

• Twice

The final day of Carnevale is held on...

• Ash Wednesday

• Easter Monday

• Easter Day

• Shrove Tuesday

During Carnevale, people typically wear...

• Masks

• Soccer Guernseys

• Gumboots

• Bathers

The Italian word for mask is...

• Mask

• Cappello

• Maschera

• Macchina

What was the original purpose of wearing a mask during Carnevale?

• Just for fun

• To hide a person's identity and social status

• To stop the spread of germs

• To dress up

Why is Carnevale celebrated?

• to indulge and use up such treats before the start of Lent

• so people can dress up

• so people can have a break from their busy lives

• so people can celebrate Jesus rising from the dead

Carnevale celebrations last for around...

• 2 weeks

• 2 months

• 2 days

• 2 hours

The main events are held in...

• Piazza Italia

• Piazza Venezia

• Piazza San Marco