International Foods
This popular Canadian dish combines fries, cheese curds, and gravy. What is this dish called?
Poutine
"Bonjour" is a common greeting in what language?
French
This Hindu festival, often called the Festival of Lights, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and is marked by lamps, fireworks, and sweets. What is the nameof this festival?
Diwali or Deepavali
Standing at over 21,000 kilometres long, this ancient structure was built across northern China to defend against invasions and is visible from space only as a myth—not in reality. What is the name of this structure?
The Great wall of China
This capital city is located in Japan and is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. What is this capital city called?
Tokyo
This beloved Nigerian dish is made with rice cooked in a rich tomato and pepper base and is a centerpiece at weddings, parties, and celebrations across West Africa. What is the name of this dish?
Jollof Rice
What language is spoken in Brazil, making it the most widely spoken language in South America.
Portuguese
This Muslim holiday marks the end of the month of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, feasts, and giving to charity. what is the name of this festival?
Eid al-Fitr
Emperor Shah Jahan built this white marble mausoleum in memory of his wife, Mumtaz. It has become one of the world's most recognizable symbols of love. What is this monument called?
Taj Mahal
This city is the capital of Canada and is known for its parliament buildings and bilingual culture. What is this capital city called?
Ottawa
This Indian street food consists of crispy hollow shells filled with spiced water, potatoes, and chickpeas; its name varies by region.
Pani puri
The word "Hakuna Matata," meaning "no worries," comes from what East African language?
Swahili
During this Jewish holiday, people light a nine-branched menorah over eight nights to commemorate the rededication of the Second Temple. What is this Jewish holiday called?
Hanukkah
Perched high in Peru's Andes Mountains, this 15th-century Inca citadel was built during the reign of Emperor Pachacuti and remained largely unknown to the outside world until the early 1900s. What is this archaeological site called?
Machu Picchu
This capital city is the political and cultural center of Egypt and is located near the Nile River delta. What is this capital city called?
Cairo
This Ukrainian dish is a beet-based soup often served with sour cream. What is this dish called?
borscht
What language is the official or co-official language of more than 20 countries, primarily across the Middle East and North Africa, and is written and read horizontally from right to left
Arabic
During this Hindu festival, participants celebrate the arrival of spring by throwing brightly coloured powders and water at one another. What is this festival called?
Holi
Famous for buildings carved directly into rose-coloured sandstone cliffs, this ancient city in modern-day Jordan was once a thriving centre of trade. What is this ancient city called?
Petra
This South American capital city sits high in the Andes Mountains and is one of the highest capital cities in the world. What is this capital city called?
La Paz
This well known Turkish dessert is made of layers of thin pastry, nuts, and sweet syrup or honey. What is this dessert called?
Baklava
What language, spoken by more than 80 million people, is the only major language in Europe that is not part of the Indo-European language family?
Turkish
Celebrated by millions across Iran and parts of Central and South Asia, this festival marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the Persian New Year, with families gathering around a symbolic Haft-Seen table. what is this festival called?
Nowruz
Built by the Maya on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, this ancient city is home to the pyramid known as El Castillo, where the shadows created during the spring and autumn equinoxes resemble a serpent descending the staircase. What is this archaeological site called?
Chichén Itzá
This capital city is located in the Middle East and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with deep historical and religious significance. What is this capital city called? (Hint it has both Biblical and Islamic History)
Damascus