Mardi Gras Quiz History Channel2

Which city claims to have the oldest annual Mardi Gras celebration in the United States?

• San Francisco

• Baltimore

• Mobile

• New Orleans

What secret society helped establish New Orleans as the epicenter of Mardi Gras in the United States?

• Krewe of Proteus

• Knights of Momus

• Krewe of Rex

• Mistick Krewe of Comus

What combination of events took place in New Orleans in February 2013, leading to an expanded parade season?

• Mardi Gras and World Series

• Mardi Gras and NBA Finals

• Mardi Gras and Super Bowl

• Mardi Gras and Stanley Cup

What dessert is typically made with brioche dough and is only eaten during the Mardi Gras season?

• Churro

• Paczki

• King Cake

• Beignet

What is the small plastic item hidden inside a king cake?

• Button

• Coin

• Ring

• Baby

In what year did the first recorded Mardi Gras street parade take place in New Orleans?

• 1800

• 1837

• 1857

• 1880

What is the name of the Christian holiday that marks the beginning of the Mardi Gras season?

• Palm Sunday

• Good Friday

• Ash Wednesday

• Epiphany

What is the name of the French-Canadian explorer who is believed to have brought Mardi Gras to North America?

• Louis Jolliet

• Jacques Cartier

• Samuel de Champlain

• Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville