Festivals Around the World MCQ Test 2

1. Which festival in Italy involves a historical horse race in Siena's main square?

2. In which country is the 'Day of the Dead' festival primarily celebrated?

3. What is the central theme of the Tomatina festival in Spain?

4. Which festival in Italy is celebrated with a historic horse race around the Piazza del Campo in Siena?

5. Which festival in Germany is celebrated with beer, sausages, and traditional Bavarian outfits?

6. What festival involves lighting oil lamps, sharing sweets, and celebrating the victory of light over darkness?

7. Which festival in Brazil is celebrated with a tradition where people jump over seven waves at midnight for good luck?

8. What is the significance of the Semana Santa festival in Spain?

9. What is the primary focus of the Pahiyas Festival in the Philippines?

10. Which festival is celebrated with the lighting of lanterns and eating mooncakes?

11. Which festival in Japan celebrates the cherry blossom season with picnics, sake, and enjoying the transient beauty of the flowers?

12. What is the primary focus of the Lantern Festival in China?

13. Which festival in Turkey involves camel wrestling competitions?

14. In which country is the 'Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival' celebrated?

15. Which festival in Greece involves colorful painted faces, costumes, and parades during the pre-Lenten period?

16. Which festival in Nepal involves the worship of dogs to acknowledge their loyalty and friendship?

17. What is the primary focus of the 'Songkran' festival celebrated in Thailand?

18. Which festival in South Korea involves wearing traditional hanbok attire, flying kites, and enjoying festive foods?

19. Which festival in the USA is celebrated with a parade featuring large balloons and floats?

20. What is the main attraction of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland?

21. Which festival in Spain is known for the 'Running of the Bulls'?

22. Which festival in India is known for the dance of Lord Krishna and Radha?

23. Which festival involves participants throwing tomatoes at each other?

24. Which festival in Italy involves dressing up in costumes and masks?

25. Which festival is known for the colorful powder throwing event?

26. Which festival in India is known for the lighting of oil lamps and fireworks?

27. What is the primary purpose of the Fiesta de San Fermín in Spain?

28. In which country is the 'Rijeka Carnival' celebrated, known for its masked parades and extravagant festivities?

29. Which festival in Thailand is known for its water fights?

30. Which festival in Brazil is famous for its vibrant parades and samba music?

31. Which festival in Japan is associated with cherry blossoms and picnics under blooming trees?

32. Which festival in Germany is associated with beer, sausages, and traditional Bavarian outfits?

33. In which country is the 'Monkey Buffet Festival' celebrated, where monkeys are treated to a feast?

34. What is the significance of the Oktoberfest festival in Germany?

35. Which festival in the Philippines involves reenactments of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ?

36. Which festival in China marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated with dragon dances and lantern festivals?

37. In which country is the 'Cherry Blossom Festival' celebrated?

38. What is the primary purpose of the Gion Matsuri festival in Kyoto, Japan?

39. Which festival in Germany is associated with Christmas markets, mulled wine, and gingerbread?

40. What is the central theme of the 'Up Helly Aa' festival celebrated in Scotland?