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WorksheetsIl Carnevale di Venezia
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
When did Carnevale start?
in the 1500's
in the Middle Ages
in January
in ancient Roman times
Why did masks start to be worn during Carnevale?
to indicate that you had given up meat
to honor the planet Saturn
to hide your identity while partying
to indicate you were a woman
Il Carnevale di Venezia occurs annually
from Christmas to Ash Wednesday
in the 2 weeks before Lent
from January 6 to Lent
at Christmas in December
Carnevale starts on which Day of the Liturgical Calendar?
4 February
Epiphany
Ash Wednesday
Shrove Tuesday
In the modern day, the Carnevale of Venezia is celebrated by...
battle of oranges
parades on land and water
procession of downhill skiers
horse race and jousting tournament
Who is the most famous of the traditional characters of Carnevale theatre?
Pantalone
Brighella
Pulcinella
Arlecchino
How do you say "let's eat" during Carnevale?
Cantiamo
Scherziamo
Balliamo
Giochiamo
Mangiamo
A traditional dance of Carnevale is...
la pignata
la tarantella
la pizza
la pasta
il gelato
What would you say just before a meal?
Viva Italia!
Buon appetito!
Che sorpresa!
Ciao ragazzi!
What is a traditional game played during Carnevale?
Bocce
Pignata
Maschera
Tarantella
