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Culture
100
What's the main ingredient of the popular Indian dish, palak paneer?
A. Mint
B. Spinach
C. Kale
D. Bok Choy
Spinach!
Paneer is a soft cheese that's similar to cottage cheese.
100
Which language has the most native speakers in the world?
OPTIONS:
A. Hindi
B. English
C. Mandarin
D. Arabic
Mandarin!
With nearly 1.3 billion native speakers, Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world. This is followed by Spanish with 485 million speakers, English with 380 million, and Arabic with 373 million.
100
What is the most popular sport in the world?
OPTIONS:
A. Skating
B. Soccer
C. Football
D. Cricket
Soccer!
Soccer is considered the most popular sport in the world, with an estimated 4 billion fans globally. The FIFA World Cup, held every four years, draws billions of viewers from around the world, with more than a billion people watching the finals alone.
100
Which colour should you avoid wearing in Brazil?
OPTIONS:
A. Red
B. Purple
C. Yellow
D. Grey
Purple!
Together with black, purple is associated with mourning and is considered unlucky to wear unless you are attending a funeral.
100
What is "Culture?"
The beliefs, customs, religion, and language of a group
200
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Bannock is a flat unleavened bread eaten primarily in which country?
OPTIONS:
A. Turkey
B. France
C. Latvia
D. Scotland
Scotland!
Although most commonly made of oats, bannocks are also made of barley, ground dried peas, and a combination of grains are sometimes encountered.
200
Spanish is an official language in how many countries?
OPTIONS:
A. 21
B. 5
C. 61
D. 120
21 countries!
These include: Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Equatorial Guinea.
200
Which country has the most pet per household, on average?
OPTIONS:
A. Egypt
B. Thailand
C. New Zealand
D. Angola
New Zealand!
New Zealanders have more pets per household than any other country – an estimated 68% of households have a pet!
200
The haka is a traditional indigenous dance performed in what country?
OPTIONS:
A. Canada
B. Philippines
C. New Zealand
D. Australia
New Zealand!
Traditionally, the Māori people of New Zealand performed haka to display a tribe's pride, strength and unity. The haka is commonly known as a war dance used to fire up warriors on the battlefield, but it's also a customary way to celebrate, entertain, welcome, and challenge visiting tribes.
200
Nem an example of cultural exchange.
Trying a new traditional food; Learning a new language; Reading a book/watching a show/listening to music from other cultures; Participating in cultural traditions.
300
What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?
OPTIONS:
A: McDonalds Big Mac
B: Steamed fish heads and eyeballs
C: KFC Fried Chicken
D: Traditional soy cakes mixed with crab and deep-fried
Kentucky Fried Chicken!
The tradition started thanks to the manager of the first KFC in the country; after overhearing a couple of foreigners in his store talk about how they missed having turkey for Christmas, he began marketing his fried chicken as a way to celebrate the holiday.
300
Which CONTINENT is the most linguistically diverse in the world?
OPTIONS:
A. Africa
B. Asia
C. North America
D. Europe
Africa!
Africa is home to anywhere from 800 to 1,500 of the world’s languages, making it the most linguistically diverse continent.
300
In which country does nodding the head up and down mean 'no' rather than 'yes'?
A. Korea
B. Russia
C. Thailand
D. England
Bulgaria!
There are a number of theories but nobody is quite sure why in Bulgaria nodding the head up and down means 'no' and shaking the head from side to side means 'yes'.
300
What is the name of India’s festival of lights celebrated in either October or November?
OPTIONS:
A. Pongal
B. Holi
C. Bihu
D. Diwali
Diwali!
Diwali symbolises the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
300
What can be a challenge found when trying to have a cultural exchange?
Cultural misunderstandings; Language barriers; Closed practices
400
Ackee is commonly eaten in Jamaica, but what is it?
OPTIONS:
A. A type of fruit
B. A type of bean
C. A type of vegetable
D. A type of nut
A type of fruit!
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Ackee is commonly eaten as a vegetable, especially in the popular Jamaican dish "ackee and saltfish," which has the look and texture of scrambled eggs.
400
What is the most typical greeting in China?:
OPTIONS:
A. "How are you?"
B. "What happened?"
C. "How is your family?"
D. "Have you eaten?"
"Have you eaten?" !
In Chinese culture, asking "Have you eaten?" is a common way to greet someone. It is a way of showing concern and hospitality. In China, food holds great importance and sharing a meal is seen as a way of building relationships.
400
What country has the longest summer break?
OPTIONS:
A. Iran
B. Japan
C. Canada
D. Italy
Italy!
Summer break in Canada typically lasts a little under two months, from the end of June to the beginning of September. But Italian students get to benefit from 3 whole months of summer break, from the beginning of June to mid September! Some regions even get a whole week off for Easter!
400
What is Jewish New Year commonly known as?
OPTIONS:
A. Rosh Hashanah
B. Yom Kippur
C. Hanukkah
Rosh Hashanah!
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and usually takes place in September or October according to the lunar calendar.
400
Name 3 benefits of cultural exchange.
It broadens our perspectives; It helps build friendships; It increases our creativity; It promotes peace; It fosters a better understanding between people; It fuels our economy.
500
What is räksmörgås?
A. A Danish pastry filled with sweet cheese
B. Dutch smoked salmon on top of potato pancakes
C. Norwegian meatballs in cream sauce
D. A Swedish shrimp sandwich
A Swedish shrimp sandwich!
Räksmörgås is served on buttered white bread with fresh, hand-peeled shrimp, lettuce, mayo, and a slice of lemon.
500
Can you speak another language? Find a word for all the following in any other language ASIDE from French or English:
Hello; Thank you; Friend
EXAMPLES:
Hello: Kon'nichiwa (JPN), Ciao (ITL), Hej (SWD)
Thank you: Danke (GRM), Asante (SWHL), Gracias (SPN)
Friend: Chingu (KRN), Kaibigan (FLP), Zanmi (HTI)
500
The unicorn is the national animal of which country?
OPTIONS:
A. China
B. Germany
C. Scotland
D. Norway
Scotland!
Scotland chose the unicorn as its national animal as they're associated with purity, strength and power.
500
In Japan, what does the concept of Omiyage mean?
OPTIONS:
A. Gifting a souvenir
B. Wiping your feet before going into a house
C. Keeping a flower in your pocket for good luck
D. Greeting someone with a bow
Gifting a souvenir!
Omiyage is a tradition of bringing gifts or souvenirs back from a trip to share with friends, family, and colleagues. It's not just about souvenirs for oneself, but gifts given to show gratitude and connection after a trip.