Romance Languages Carnaval

Many Carnival celebrations around the world take place before which religious season?

• Easter

• Christmas

• Lent

• Halloween

Which of these is NOT a common activity during Carnival celebrations?

• Street parades with music and dancing

• Wearing costumes and masks

• Carving pumpkins

• Throwing confetti and beads

Where does the biggest street Carnival take place?

• São Paulo, Brazil

• Belo Horizonte, Brazil

• Brasília, Brazil

• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

In which French city is the most famous Carnival held, featuring massive flower battles and giant, colorful floats?

• Marseille

• Nice

• Lyon

• Bordeaux

What is the traditional name of the Carnival celebrated in the French Caribbean islands, particularly in Guadeloupe and Martinique?

• Mardi Gras

• Carnaval des Antilles

• Carnaval de Guyane

• Vaval

Which Belgian city hosts a UNESCO-recognized Carnival where costumed performers called "Gilles" wear elaborate hats with ostrich feathers and throw oranges into the crowd for good luck?

• Bruges

• Binche

• Antwerp

• Liège

Which city in Argentina is famous for hosting one of the country’s largest and most vibrant Carnival celebrations?

• Buenos Aires

• Córdoba

• Gualeguaychú

• Mendoza

In which Spanish-speaking country is the "Carnaval de Oruro" celebrated, a UNESCO cultural heritage event known for its extravagant costumes and dances?

• Colombia

• Peru

• Ecuador

• Bolivia

The "Murgas" are an important part of Carnival celebrations in Argentina. What type of performance do they typically involve?

• Traditional Argentine Tango dancing

• Street parades with music and theatrical performances

• Folk songs and poetry readings

• Flamenco guitar performances

How are the Carnival-like celebrations that happen outside of Carnival season called in Brazil?

• Bloco

• Micareta

• Bloquinho

• Baile de rua