Fasching Celebration Quiz

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