2024 Mardi Gras

What is the significance of costumes during Mardi Gras?

• They allow for role reversal and social satire
• They represent religious figures
• They symbolize wealth and status
• They are worn for warmth

What is the historical context of the Paris Carnival?

• It is a recent addition to French cultural traditions
• It was established during the French Revolution
• It originated in the Middle Ages as a royal celebration
• It was one of the world's largest carnivals until it was interrupted by war

What is the French term for Mardi Gras?

• New Year's Day
• Easter Sunday
• Fat Tuesday
• Christmas Eve

Which French city is known for hosting the famous Nice Carnival?

• Paris
• Nice
• Marseille
• Lyon

What is the significance of the period of Lent following Mardi Gras?

• It is a time for spring cleaning
• It is a time for feasting and celebration
• It marks the beginning of summer
• It is a 40-day period of fasting and reflection

What is a traditional French dessert eaten during Mardi Gras?

• Macarons
• Éclairs
• Beignets
• Croissants

Why is Mardi Gras called 'Fat Tuesday'?

• It is the last day to eat rich foods before Lent
• It marks the beginning of spring
• It is a day of fasting
• It celebrates the end of winter

What do participants in the Nice Carnival throw to spectators during the parade?

• Poignets de fleurs (wristfuls of flowers)
• Candies
• Confetti
• Balloons

What is the historical origin of Mardi Gras celebrations?

• Medieval royal banquets
• Industrial Revolution street parties
• Ancient Roman festivals celebrating nature's renewal
• Victorian era parades

What is the main reason for the revival of the Paris Carnival in 1998?

• Cultural preservation
• Tourism boost
• Government funding
• Success and popularity