National Teach Spanish Week Quiz

What is the name of the festivity that occurs in many Latin American countries before Lent with a lot of costumes, dancing, and masquerading?

• Christmas

• Lunar New Year

• TGIFriday

• Carnaval

Which country is known for its famous Carnaval de Barranquilla?

• Colombia

• Spain

• Mexico

• Brazil

What two words does Carnaval originate from?

• carny + ball (festival ball)

• carnage + volley (throw meat)

• carne + vale (farewell, meat)

• car + naval (Toyota, belly button)

Answer explanation

It's theorized that Carnaval comes from the Latin words "carne" and "vale." Christians were saying "farewell" (vale) to "meat" (carne) before Lent, where they fasted and did not eat meat.

Which country is known for its traditional dance form called 'tango'?

• Argentina

• Spain

• Brazil

• India

What is the capital city of Spain?

• Madrid

• Barcelona

• Seville

• Valencia

Which country is famous for its vibrant 'Day of the Dead' celebration?

• Brazil

• Spain

• India

• Mexico

What does "hispanohablante" mean?

• Spanish-speaking

• Spanish-reading

• Spanish-heritage

• Spanish-singing

What country does the 2021 Disney Movie, "Encanto" take place?

• Brazil

• Colombia

• Spain

• Mexico

What are some artistic practices in Carnaval?

• music, costume, puppetry, and dance

• writing, singing, hip-hop

• fire breathing, dancing, jazz

• filmography, dancing

Which country is famous for its traditional dance form called 'flamenco'?

• Spain

• Mexico

• Brazil

• India