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This lesson contains 26 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.

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Carnival

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Slide 2 - Video

00:24
Why did they celebrate carnival in Egypt?
A
To celebrate the start of Lent
B
To be able to dress up
C
To celebrate the fact that it is winter
D
To celebrate the fact that winter is over

Slide 3 - Quiz

00:50
What does "Carne Vale" mean?

Slide 4 - Open question

01:56
How many tourists came to Rio to celebrate carnival in 2016 and how much money did they spend?

Slide 5 - Open question

03:09
Name at least five countries
where carnival is celebrated

Slide 6 - Mind map

Carnival traditions around the world

Slide 7 - Slide

Women in the Rhineland region of Germany take over their towns during Carnival. What are they doing?
A
Cutting men's ties
B
Throwing pies in men's faces
C
Singing folk songs

Slide 8 - Quiz

Greece has a peculiar 200-year-old tradition of starting a 'war' using what kitchen staple as 'ammunition'?
A
Sugar
B
Eggs
C
Flower

Slide 9 - Quiz

At Carnival time in Ivrea, Italy, you may want to wear a helmet and goggles to protect yourself from all the flying…
A
Oranges
B
Apples
C
Grapes

Slide 10 - Quiz

And in Vilanova, Spain, anyone who hates getting sticky should avoid the city during La Merengada, a food fight in which the locals’ weapon of choice is….
A
Whipped cream
B
Meringue
C
Marshmallow fluff

Slide 11 - Quiz

Looking for a family-friendly affair? Try this Canadian city, which puts on an annual Carnival extravaganza featuring ice sculptures, winter sporting events and a cute snowman mascot.
A
Montreal
B
Quebec city
C
Toronto

Slide 12 - Quiz

Founded by French settlers who brought their Catholic traditions from Europe, the southern US city of New Orleans hosts a Carnival party of epic proportions each year that goes by what French name?
A
Mardi Gras
B
La Grande Fête
C
Les Bons Temps

Slide 13 - Quiz

All good things must come to an end. Many cities in Spain (and even some in Latin America) mark the end of the Carnival festivities with a strange tradition: a satirical funeral procession in which they bury what?
A
A bottle of wine
B
A mask
C
A sardine

Slide 14 - Quiz

Carnival in our regions

Slide 15 - Slide

Which day marks the start of the Carnival season?
A
11th of October
B
11th of November
C
11th of December
D
11th of January

Slide 16 - Quiz

What is often said during Carnival?
A
Alaaf
B
Bonjour
C
Ciao
D
Doch

Slide 17 - Quiz

How many days do we fast after Carnival?
A
10 days
B
20 days
C
40 days
D
80 days

Slide 18 - Quiz

Which day marks the end of Carnival?
A
Asmaandag
B
Asdinsdag
C
Aswoensdag
D
Asdonderdag

Slide 19 - Quiz

Now...
Let's see how well you know carnival music.
You'll see part of a translated carnival song. Write down the name of the artist and title of the song.

Slide 20 - Slide

Prepare for the worst, be well prepared
Keep your head above water in these turbulent times
Because later on it will happen
It is once and never again
The sky will suddenly open up

Slide 21 - Open question

Slide 22 - Video

This sounds strangely good, that will become a party
All of us, let's sing
Once a year all brakes go off
My wife is at home on the couch while I am ...

Slide 23 - Open question

Slide 24 - Video

Tell us about your costume!
Who/what will you dress as this carnival?

Slide 25 - Mind map

Slide 26 - Slide