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WorksheetsFasching Celebration Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is another name for Fasching in the Rhenish version of carnival in northwest Germany?
Karneval
Fastnacht
Epiphany
Shrove Tuesday
When does the official start of Lent begin?
November 11
January 6
Shrove Tuesday
Ash Wednesday
What is the big day for Karneval in the Rhenish version of carnival?
Rose Monday
Carnival Sunday
Shrove Tuesday
Ash Wednesday
Which city in northern Germany hosts one of the biggest carnival parades on Carnival Sunday?
Munich
Mainz
Braunschweig
Vienna
What is the name of the carnival parade in Braunschweig that dates back to 1293?
Schoduvel
Hofbräuhaus
Faschingsumzug
Daft Knights
When does Munich crown the Fasching prince and princess?
November
December
Mid-January
February
What is the name of the Sunday carnival parade in Munich with colorful floats, dancers, and bands?
Faschingsumzug
Daft Knights
Schoduvel
Hofbräuhaus
When did Munich start the Sunday carnival parade after a 35-year hiatus?
2010
2006
2015
1990
What is the traditional starting date for Karneval or Fasching activities?
Ash Wednesday
November 11
January 6
Shrove Tuesday
What is the purpose of Fasching in the pre-Roman times?
To have a big party
To avoid punishment
To mock strict rulers
To celebrate Lent
Why did carnival goers in medieval times use masks to disguise themselves?
To mock the strict rulers
To celebrate Lent
To have fun decorations
To avoid punishment and persecution
What is the main reason for celebrating Fasching just before the fasting season of Lent?
To indulge and enjoy before Lent
To avoid fasting
To have a big party
To prepare for Easter
What is the word used for the similar celebration in southern Germany and Austria?
Shrove Tuesday
Epiphany
Fastnacht
Karneval
