Mardi Gras Celebration
Explore the history, traditions, and cultural significance of Mardi Gras with this engaging worksheet for 8th graders.
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Mardi Gras: History and Traditions
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require critical thinking and recall of historical facts.
1. Mardi Gras is also known as:
Easter Monday
Fat Tuesday
Ash Wednesday
New Year's Eve
2. Mardi Gras traditionally marks the last day of feasting before the Christian season of begins.
3. The colors associated with Mardi Gras are purple, green, and gold, which represent , , and power, respectively.
4. Mardi Gras originated in New Orleans, Louisiana.
True
False
5. Briefly describe the significance of wearing masks and costumes during Mardi Gras.
Match the Mardi Gras term with its definition.
6. Krewe
a. Decorated shoes worn by parade participants
7. Doubloons
b. Organizations that put on Mardi Gras parades and balls
8. King Cake
c. Special coins thrown from floats
9. Throws
d. A traditional cake with a small plastic baby hidden inside
10. In your opinion, how does a cultural celebration like Mardi Gras contribute to the identity and economy of a city like New Orleans?
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