Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics Festival Module Quiz

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What does the word 'festival' mean according to its medieval Latin origin?

  • A series of performances
  • A period of time set aside to commemorate events
  • Relating to a feast (correct)
  • Ritually celebrate or reenact events

When did the meaning of 'a series of performances' for the word 'festival' come into use?

  • Early 20th century
  • Early 15th century
  • End of the 16th century
  • Mid 19th century (correct)

What does a festival primarily aim to commemorate or celebrate?

  • Scientific discoveries
  • Sociopolitical movements
  • Agricultural events (correct)
  • Individual achievements

What is the etymological origin of the word 'festival'?

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What is the main focus of food-based festivals?

<p>Sharing plenty of food (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sets apart most art festivals from other festivals?

<p>They are open to a certain group of people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes seasonal festivals from other types of festivals?

<p>They celebrate a particular season (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should participants in ACTIVITY # 1 primarily focus on discussing and researching?

<p>The differences between Western and Eastern Festivals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of religious festivals?

<p>Manifesting faithful devotion to God (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes modern carnival celebrations from their historical roots?

<p>Shift from religion to lively partying (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes arts festivals based on the given information?

<p>Encompassing a variety of contemporary and traditional art forms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of carnival celebrations based on the text?

<p>Parades with colorful floats, costumes, and music (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Festival (etymology)

Derived from medieval Latin, it originally pertained to feasts.

Festival's modern meaning origin

The sense of 'a series of performances' became common in this era.

Festival primary aim

They typically commemorate or celebrate agricultural events.

Origin of 'festival'

The word comes from this European language.

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Food festival focus

They place the spotlight on communal feasting and sharing abundant food.

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What makes art festivals unique?

The openness to a select group distinguishes them.

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Seasonal festivals

They mark or celebrate the change of seasons.

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Religious festival focus

They emphasize demonstrating devotion to a deity.

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Modern carnival shift

These present-day celebrations have shifted their focus from religion to lively partying.

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Arts festival characteristics

These festivals embrace both modern and traditional art.

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Carnival celebrations

Parades featuring floats, costumes and music.

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