Mardi Gras Celebration
Explore the history and traditions of Mardi Gras with this engaging worksheet for Grade 5 students.
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Mardi Gras Celebration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to recall information about Mardi Gras traditions and history.
1. What does 'Mardi Gras' mean in French?
Happy Day
Fat Tuesday
Party Time
New Day
2. Which city in the United States is most famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations?
New York City
Miami
New Orleans
Los Angeles
3. The traditional colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green, and .
4. Mardi Gras is a celebration that takes place before the Christian season of .
5. Name two common traditions or activities that happen during Mardi Gras parades.
6. Mardi Gras is always celebrated on the same date every year.
True
False
7. People often wear masks and costumes during Mardi Gras.
True
False
Match the Mardi Gras term with its description.
8. Krewe
a. Small, colorful beads thrown from floats
9. Doubloons
b. A group that organizes a parade or ball
10. Throws
c. Special coins often tossed from floats
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