Second Semester Final Test

Carnival is celebrated in various countries with unique traditions. The most popular is based in Brazil.

Question: Which city hosts the world's largest Carnival celebration?

• Barranquilla

• Venice

• Rio de Janeiro

• New Orleans

Barranquilla, Colombia, hosts one of the most significant Carnival celebrations, This carnival opens with an event that literally means: "The Battle of Flowers".

Question: What is the name of the opening parade in Barranquilla's Carnival?

• La Gran Parada

• La Batalla de Flores

• El Desfile de Comparsas

• El Entierro de Joselito

Carnival traditions often blend various cultural influences.

Question: Which cultures have significantly influenced Barranquilla's Carnival?

• Indigenous, African, and European

• Asian and Middle Eastern

• Australian and Polynesian

• North American and Arctic

The Marimonda is a unique character in Barranquilla's Carnival.

Question: What distinguishes the Marimonda costume?

• A long nose, floppy ears, and bright colors

• A pirate outfit with an eye patch

• A traditional Spanish flamenco dress

• A superhero cape and mask

Carnival serves as a period of festivity before a significant religious observance.

Question: Which period follows Carnival in the Christian calendar?

• Advent

• Lent

• Christmas

• Pentecost

The Carnival of Venice is known for its distinctive masks.

Question: What was the original purpose of wearing masks during Venice's Carnival?

• To protect against the plague

• To allow anonymity and social equality

• To scare away evil spirits

• To honor military victories

New Orleans hosts a famous Carnival celebration known as Mardi Gras.

Question: What does "Mardi Gras" translate to in English?

• Fat Tuesday

• Holy Wednesday

• Good Friday

• Easter Sunday

Carnival celebrations often include various traditional dances.

Question: Which dance is commonly performed during Barranquilla's Carnival?

• Flamenco

• Cumbia

• Tango

• Rock and Roll

Día de los Muertos is celebrated in various countries with unique customs.

Question: Which country is most associated with the modern celebration of Día de los Muertos?

• Mexico

• Spain

• Guatemala

• Philippines

In Guatemala, a unique tradition involves flying giant kites.

Question: What is the purpose of these kites during the Day of the Dead?

• To ward off evil spirits

• To send messages to deceased loved ones

• To celebrate the harvest

• To signal the start of Carnival