Why do we celebrate Carnival? Youtube video

What does the word 'Carnival' originally mean?

• Abstaining from meat

• A celebration of spring

• A festival of masks

• A type of medieval Latin music

Which cultures celebrated the transition from winter to spring with festivities?

• The Egyptians and Babylonians

• The Greeks and Romans

• The Vikings and Celts

• The Aztecs and Mayans

What did the Romans celebrate that involved reversing social roles?

• Bacchanalia

• Olympia

• Festum

• Saturnalia

When was the first documented Carnival in Venice?

• 1162

• 1296

• 1453

• 1600

What marked the beginning of the tradition of Carnival in Venice?

• The construction of St. Mark's Basilica

• The defeat of the army of Ulrich II of Treven

• The election of the first Doge

• The founding of the Venetian Republic

What was a significant feature of the Venetian Carnival in the 18th century?

• The opening of the first casinos

• The first public opera performances

• The elaborate masks and costumes

• The introduction of fireworks

Why did Napoleon ban Carnival celebrations in Venice?

• To impose French culture

• Because of a plague outbreak

• Due to a famine

• For security reasons

When was the Venetian Carnival revived?

• In the early 20th century

• During the Italian unification

• After World War II

• In the late 1970s

Which city is known as the birthplace of the modern Carnival celebration?

• Rio de Janeiro

• Venice

• New Orleans

• Trinidad

What is the main purpose of wearing masks during the Carnival in Venice?

• To protect against evil spirits

• To maintain anonymity

• For decorative purposes

• To symbolize unity