Dancing Around the Globe
Preventing Falls
Global Games
A World Full of Art
World Holidays
100
A traditional dance in Chinese culture mimics the movements of WHAT ANIMAL to bring good luck and fortune?
Lion
100
In what season are falls more common?
winter - icy pathways, decreased vitamin D from lack of sunlight, decreased strength and balance from people not going outside as often
100
what popular board game is an official sport in many African countries? It involves making words out of tiles with letters on them and placing each tile on a game board.:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/scrabble-when-can-i-exchange-tiles-410944_hero_3158-deeff8516b0c4a1b9c071c70b6c56075.jpg)
Scrabble
100
The Japanese art form of folding paper is known as __________.
origami
100
What is the name of the holiday celebrated in Latin American to honor the spirits of loved ones who have passed away?
Dia de los Muertos
*50 bonus points if anyone knows what 'dia de los muertos' translates to in english
200
The stepdance is characterized by a stiff upper body and fast movements of the feet. Which country developed this dance?
Ireland
200
engagement in these types of exercises can prevent falls
strength, resistance, flexibility, endurance balance I.e., weights, yoga, dance, tai chi, any activity working on balance
200
True or False: the standard set of playing cards was first invented by the French.
true - the suits (spades, hearts, clubs, diamonds) were developed in the late 15th century
200
Mandalas are a geometric art form focused on finding peace through symmetry. This circular symbol originates from which religion?
200
Kukur Tihar, a festival in Nepal, celebrate which animal that they believe will guard someone in the afterlife?
dogs
300
Name 2 dance styles from Latin American
Tango (Argentina), Rumba (Cuba), Samba (Brazil), Salsa (Cuba)
300
True or False: a fear of falling can put me at risk of another fall?
True
300
Chaza, a Latin American team racket and ball game, is similar to which European sport?
tennis
Chaza has heavier rackets called "bombo"
300
The world's largest art museum is located in which European city?
Paris - the Louvre
*50 bonus points - name a piece of art in the Louvre
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300
__________, also known as the festival of lights, is a South Asian holiday that celebrates the victory of light over darkness and triumph of good over evil.
Diwali
400
Bhangra, a dance to celebrate the spring harvest, originates from which South Asian country?
India - other dances from India include Bharatnatyam and Kathak
400
name 2 personal and 2 environmental causes of falls
personal - improperly fitting or improperly tied shoes, glasses that haven't been cleaned, incorrect glasses prescription, low levels of vitamin D, poor balance and vertigo, decreased sensation in the feet
environmental - throw rugs, clutter on the floor, uneven/broken sidewalks or steps, having heavy plates and pots/pans in high or low cabinets in the kitchen, low lighting throughout your house or on the street
400
Frog Friendship, a game in which 2 partners have to place their palms together and travel down an obstacle course together, originated from which country in Africa?
Zambia or Nigeria
Zambia
400
In Sweden, Easter is commemorated by decorating trees with... feathers or fish?
feathers
400
On King's Day in the Netherlands, what color do the Dutch often wear to celebrate?
orange, because the Dutch royal family is called House of Oranje
