This lesson contains 26 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
Items in this lesson
Carnival
Slide 1 - Slide
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?