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Fasching Celebration Quiz

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is another name for Fasching in the Rhenish version of carnival in northwest Germany?

a)

Karneval

b)

Fastnacht

c)

Epiphany

d)

Shrove Tuesday

2.

When does the official start of Lent begin?

a)

November 11

b)

January 6

c)

Shrove Tuesday

d)

Ash Wednesday

3.

What is the big day for Karneval in the Rhenish version of carnival?

a)

Rose Monday

b)

Carnival Sunday

c)

Shrove Tuesday

d)

Ash Wednesday

4.

Which city in northern Germany hosts one of the biggest carnival parades on Carnival Sunday?

a)

Munich

b)

Mainz

c)

Braunschweig

d)

Vienna

5.

What is the name of the carnival parade in Braunschweig that dates back to 1293?

a)

Schoduvel

b)

Hofbräuhaus

c)

Faschingsumzug

d)

Daft Knights

6.

When does Munich crown the Fasching prince and princess?

a)

November

b)

December

c)

Mid-January

d)

February

7.

What is the name of the Sunday carnival parade in Munich with colorful floats, dancers, and bands?

a)

Faschingsumzug

b)

Daft Knights

c)

Schoduvel

d)

Hofbräuhaus

8.

When did Munich start the Sunday carnival parade after a 35-year hiatus?

a)

2010

b)

2006

c)

2015

d)

1990

9.

What is the traditional starting date for Karneval or Fasching activities?

a)

Ash Wednesday

b)

November 11

c)

January 6

d)

Shrove Tuesday

10.

What is the purpose of Fasching in the pre-Roman times?

a)

To have a big party

b)

To avoid punishment

c)

To mock strict rulers

d)

To celebrate Lent

11.

Why did carnival goers in medieval times use masks to disguise themselves?

a)

To mock the strict rulers

b)

To celebrate Lent

c)

To have fun decorations

d)

To avoid punishment and persecution

12.

What is the main reason for celebrating Fasching just before the fasting season of Lent?

a)

To indulge and enjoy before Lent

b)

To avoid fasting

c)

To have a big party

d)

To prepare for Easter

13.

What is the word used for the similar celebration in southern Germany and Austria?

a)

Shrove Tuesday

b)

Epiphany

c)

Fastnacht

d)

Karneval