Exploring Rio Carnival Traditions

What is the Rio de Janeiro Carnival known for?

• Being the smallest carnival in the world

• Being the biggest carnival in the world

• Having no parades

• Being held in December

In which year did the Rio de Janeiro Carnival first take place?

• 1823

• 1923

• 1723

• 1623

Approximately how many people participate in the Rio de Janeiro Carnival each day?

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 3 million

When is the Rio de Janeiro Carnival held?

• During Christmas

• Just before Lent starts

• In the middle of summer

• At the end of the year

How long does the Rio de Janeiro Carnival officially last?

• From Monday to Friday

• From Friday night until Wednesday morning

• For the entire month of February

• For one weekend

What is a typical feature of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival parade?

• Quiet streets

• Colorful floats

• Classical music performances

• Fireworks

Which dance is most famously associated with the Rio de Janeiro Carnival?

• Tango

• Waltz

• Samba

• Ballet

What influences the traditional Brazilian dance performed at the carnival?

• European traditions

• African traditions

• Asian traditions

• Middle Eastern traditions

Who is publicly pronounced each year at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival?

• The King of the Carnival

• The Queen of the Carnival

• The President of Brazil

• The Mayor of Rio de Janeiro

How many princesses can be pronounced at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival?

• Up to one

• Up to two

• Up to three

• Up to four