Carnaval

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1,2

General knowledge

Which city is called 'Geitenbokkenrijk'?

1. Gemert
2. Sint Anthonis
3. Boxmeer
4. Cuijck

Which city is called 'Oeteldonk'?

1. Oosterhout
2. Waalwijk
3. Eindhoven
4. Den Bosch

Why do we say Alaaf?

1. To say hello
2. As a toast
3. To say goodbye
4. As a tradition

Carnival is only celebrated in the Netherlands?

1. Yes
2. No

How is carnival also called?

1. Vasteloavend
2. Gekkentijd
3. Alaaf
4. Lent

Carnival is always celebrated before the Christian holiday Lent (vastentijd)?

1. True
2. False

Carnival is celebrated ... days before Easter.

1. 20
2. 30
3. 40
4. 50

What is the ''closing day'' of carnival called

1. Aswoensdag
2. Vastenwoensdag
3. Zegenwoensdag
4. Boetenwoensdag

What are the colours known to carnival in the Netherlands?

1. Red, Yellow and Green
2. Green and Orange
3. Red and Yellow
4. Red and White

What does the mayor of a city or town give to the Prince of Carnival

what is 'fasting?'

1. staying away from food for a period of time
2. taking more food so you get fatter
3. driving faster on the highway
4. someone else taking food away from you

Why do we wear a costume with carnaval?

1. Because it looks more like fun
2. It is a tradition which started last century
3. Everyone is equal, rich and poor
4. So people who do bad things are not recognised

When is the opening date of Carnival?

1. It is different every year
2. 11 November
3. 11 Januari
4. 11 Februari

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In how many countries is carnival celebrated?

00:24

What did they celebrate in ancient Egypt?

1. The beginning of winter
2. A new pharaoh
3. The beginning of spring
4. The start of a new year

00:57

What does carne vale mean?

1. The farewell to winter
2. The farewell to meat
3. The farewell to lent
4. The offering of meat

01:19

How did Carnival spread through Europe?

1. Colonisation
2. Christianity

01:56

How many tourists visited Rio De Janeiro during carnival?

1. 1.1 million
2. 900 million

02:36

What is the only place in India where they celebrate Carnival?

02:49

How is carnival known in New Orleans?

Name the song title of the following song

I see them left, I see them right
One waddles and the other walks straight
I see them left, I see them right
I can't get enough because I'm crazy silly mad

1. Vrouwkes
2. Springen Nondeju
3. Bobbelen
4. Feestmuts

Name the artist of the following song

It's a matter of patience
Quietly waiting for the day
That everyone in Holland speaks Limburgs

1. Snollebollekes
2. Het Feestteam
3. Rowwen Hèze
4. Lamme Frans

Name the song title of the following song

And yes, our mother still said,
Don't do that now, but I did it anyway.
Yes, I know, she said it, because what was I thinking then?
Sometimes it's just fun to do something wrong.

1. Doe da nou nie
2. Ik dee het toch
3. Wat is het leuk om iets fout te doen
4. Ons moeder zeej nog

Name the title of the next song

And I'm walking alone,
In a quiet city,
And I have never been homesick before

1. Brabant
2. Een pilsje
3. De polonaise
4. Doe je masker op

Final questions

Do you celebrate carnival?

1. Yes
2. No

As what would you like to dress up?

What are your plans for the holidays?