Potpourri
T or F: The Philippines is home to the world’s longest underground river
True: Puerta Princesa Subterranean River
Which animal is NOT part of the Chinese zodiac?
-cat
-dog
-snake
-rat
cat
What is the Philippines’ national bird?
-Bald Eagle
-Monkey-eating eagle
-Gallic Rooster
-Chukar Partirdge
Monkey eating eagle
Where did paper originate?
-England
-Ethiopia
-China
-Brazil
China
T or F: Korean people shave their children’s hair all off at around one years old
True: It is a superstition that your child won’t have long and thick hair if you don’t shave it
T or F: Korean people don’t blow their nose while eating
True: it is considered to be very rude
At one time in the 1800s, almost one in five Chinese in America was employed on the same project. What was that project?
-Mount Rushmore
-Transcontinental Railroad
-U.S. Highway 101
-Erie Canal
Transcontinental Railroad
T or F: Karaoke isn’t an important part of Filipinx culture
False: Filipinx people LOVE to sing
T or F: The modern burrito has its origin dated to 20th century Mexico
False: The burrito as we know it today actually originates in 1930s California. Much smaller versions of the burrito have been found in northern Mexico since the 1890s, but it still resembles more of a taco than what we now know to be a burrito. The more south you go into Mexico, the less you will find of it on a menu.
How many words do the Sámi people have to describe snow?
-5
-14
-92
-300+
300 +
In Korean folklore, why was Goddess Bari the first person to be depicted as genderqueer?
-She was queer and was the first person in history to come out as queer
-She helped queer people hide their identity
-She dressed as a man to pass through the gates of hell to get medicine for her dying parents
She dressed as a man to pass through the gates of hell to get medicine for her dying parents.
She was the 7th daughter of royalty that wanted a son to continue the legacy. Because she was born female, they disowned her and cast her out. When she found out that her parents were dying, she went to the underworld to get medicine to save them but had to dress as a man to do so. She is considered Korea’s first mention of the gender queer identity.
What is the signature dessert of Mardi Gras?
-Pain Perdu
-Beignets
-Sweet Potato Pie
-King Cake
King Cake
What languages is Lousiana Creole developed from?
-French, Native American, African languages
-African languages, English
-French, Spanish, English
French, Native American, African Languages
Which food is customary to eat during the Dragon Boat Festival?
-Longevity noodles
-Scallion pancakes
-Sticky rice dumplings
-Hot Pot
Sticky rice dumplings
Which of these is NOT a Vietnamese dish?
-Pho
-Pad See Ew
-Banh Mi
-Banh Xeo
Pad See Ew