Question 2
For which festival do people in Germany wear colorful costumes and masks?
German original: Zu welchem Fest tragen Menschen in Deutschland bunte Kostüme und Masken?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- on Rose Monday — Correct answer
- on May Day
- at Oktoberfest
- at Pentecost
Explanation
On Rosenmontag (Rose Monday), which is the highlight of the carnival season (also called Fasching), people wear colorful costumes and masks. Rosenmontag is not an official public holiday, but it is an important tradition in many regions of Germany, such as the Rhineland and Bavaria.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- people / human beings — People are all individuals who belong to the human species. The word refers to one or more human beings.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- firm / fixed — Something that is stable, permanent, or not easily changed. It can also describe a determined or secure attitude.
- festival / celebration — A festival or celebration is a special event where people come together to mark an occasion, such as a birthday or a religious holiday.
- costumes — Costumes are special outfits worn at festivals, in theater, or at carnival to represent a character or a different person.