Uruguayan Carnival Quiz

What difficulties did another person encounter during the Uruguayan Carnival?

• Overcrowding and high prices

• Bad weather and illness

• Unfriendly locals

• Poor event organization

What are 'comparsas' in the context of the Uruguayan Carnival?

• Traditional foods served during the carnival

• Street performers dancing to Candombe drums

• Decorations used in carnival parades

• Songs sung during the carnival

How long does the Uruguayan Carnival last?

• 20 days

• 30 days

• 40 days

• 50 days

What are 'Parodistas' in the Uruguayan Carnival?

• Food vendors

• Dance competitions

• Theatrical groups that perform parodies

• Traditional drummers

Which dance and music style is a significant element of the Uruguayan Carnival?

• Tango

• Samba

• Candombe

• Flamenco

What elements influenced the origins of the Uruguayan Carnival?

• Spanish and Portuguese settlers

• Indigenous rituals

• African cultural elements

• All of the above

What is 'Murga' in the Uruguayan Carnival?

• A type of food

• A traditional dance

• A theatrical-musical genre

• A parade float

What challenges did one person face during their visit to the Uruguayan Carnival?

• They couldn't find accommodation

• They got sick and it rained heavily

• They lost their belongings

• They had a perfect experience

What did one person's father describe about the 'Llamadas' parades?

• Traditional foods served

• • Vibrant drumming and dazzling costumes

• Quiet and reserved celebrations

• Religious rituals

When does the Uruguayan Carnival take place?

• From mid-December to mid-January

• From mid-January to late February

• From mid-February to late March

• From mid-March to late April