VOICED : Vuelo del angel abre Carnaval de Venecia

VOICED : Vuelo del angel abre Carnaval de Venecia

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, History, Performing Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The Venice Carnival was launched with the traditional Angel's Flight, witnessed by 100,000 attendees. Julia Nassi, a 22-year-old student, performed the flight from the San Marcos Basilica, dressed in a costume by Stefano Nicolao. The Carnival, which had fallen out of favor, was revived in the 1980s and continues to be a celebrated event.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event marks the start of the Venice Carnival?

The Flight of the Angel

The Masked Ball

The Gondola Parade

The Fireworks Display

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people attended the traditional activity at the San Marco Basilica?

200,000

100,000

150,000

50,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who performed the 'Flight of the Angel' during the Venice Carnival?

Stefano Nicolao

Julia Nassi

Maria Rossi

Giovanni Bianchi

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Julia Nassi wear during her descent?

A traditional Venetian mask

A costume designed by Stefano Nicolao

A simple white dress

A superhero costume

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which decade was the Venice Carnival revived?

1980s

1970s

1990s

1960s