food and drink
When in Central Asia, ask for shashlik; when in the Middle East, ask for this 2-word equivalent.
shish kebab
This country/pop singer had three songs that appeared on Billboard’s Top 20 songs of 2015; one such title was her top hit, “Bad Blood”.
Taylor Swift
The northern city of Chiang Mai is in this country and is home to many elephant sanctuaries.
Thailand
This Greek god is known as the king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus.
Zeus
This is the world’s largest religion, based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Christianity
Galao is a coffee drink originating in this country.
Portugal
This England-born Albanian woman discovered she was “levitating” to climb the music charts in 2021.
Dua Lipa
This body of water surrounding New York City is 507 kilometers long, with enormous biodiversity.
Hudson River
This Norse god is associated with thunder and lightning.
Thor
This ancient religion, originating in India, believes in karma, dharma, and the cycle of rebirth called samsara.
Hinduism
This Italian dish, known for its thin crust and variety of toppings, is one of the most popular foods worldwide.
pizza
With fans commonly known as the “Bey Hive”, this artist released her live album “Homecoming” in 2019.
Hamlet’s father was the king of Denmark and killed Fortinbra’s father, who was the king of this particular nearby country.
Norway
This Roman goddess is equivalent to the Greek goddess Athena and is associated with wisdom.
Minerva
This religion, founded in the 7th century, follows the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and the holy book, the Quran.
Islam
Marcona is a variety of this nut grown in Spain.
almond
Ufologists’ knowledge was used for this Nicki Minaj song mentioning how these celestial objects were “meant to fly”.
Starships
On February 15th, 1965, this country raised its flag for the first time on parliament hill.
Canada
This legendary hero is known for his 12 labors, including slaying the Nemean Lion.
Hercules
This Jewish festival of lights is celebrated for eight days and nights, commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
Hanukkah
Like the fermented drink called Koumiss, made from mare’s milk, this drink also starts with the letter “K”
kefir
This British band, formed in 1968, is known for iconic hits like “Stairway to Heaven.
Led Zeppelin
This is the largest desert in the world, covering most of North Africa.
Sahara Desert
This Egyptian god, often depicted with a falcon head, is associated with the sky and kingship.
Horus
This religion, practiced mainly in Japan, focuses on rituals and devotion to kami, or spirits.
Shinto