Big Shots
Who was the South African leader who helped end apartheid and became president in 1994?
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This European country colonized most of South America, except Brazil
What is Spain?
This Jamaican music style was made famous by Bob Marley
What is Reggae?
The world’s tallest free-standing mountain
What is Mount Kilimanjaro?
Started in 2017, this movement had people posting personal stories online to fight sexual harassment.
What is the #MeToo Movement?
Which Indian leader led peaceful protests and marches for independence from Britain?
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
Brazil was a colony of this European country
What is Portugal?
A West African spiced rice dish, often cooked with tomatoes and peppers, popular across several countries
What is Jollof Rice?
An ancient stone city built in the Andes mountains, famous for its terraces and Inca architecture
What is Machu Picchu?
In 2019, young activists organized global school strikes to demand action on climate change. What’s this movement called?
What is Fridays For Future?
This Cuban leader wore army green and often seen with a beard and cigars
Who is Fidel Castro?
Britain ruled over this country for almost 200 years until 1947
What is India?
A traditional South Asian garment made of a long piece of cloth wrapped around the body
What is a Sari?
This massive waterfall in southern Africa is known as “The Smoke That Thunders"
What are Victoria Falls?
A 1970s–80s campaign in India to "hug" trees to stop deforestation, led by local villagers and activists
What is the Chipko Movement?
This young Pakistani activist won the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting for girls’ education
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
France built the Suez Canal in this country in North Africa
What is Egypt?
A popular South American festival involving colorful parades, music, and dancing before Lent
What is Carnival?
The “lungs of the Earth” is a massive rainforest home to jaguars, toucans, and countless other creatures
What is the Amazon Rainforest?
In 2019, protesters in this Asian city waved umbrellas to fight for democracy
What is Hong Kong?
nown as “El Libertador,” he helped free many South American countries from Spanish rule
Who is Simón Bolívar?
Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia were once colonies of this country
What is France?
A style of music combining African rhythms and Spanish guitar, often associated with Cuba
What is Rumba?
A flat desert of salt so reflective you could snap a selfie with the clouds
What is Salar de Uyuni?
During the pandemic, millions of people took to their balconies in cities like Madrid and New York to do this every evening, both to entertain themselves and honor healthcare workers
What is the Clap for Carers Movement?