Geography
This European country is shaped like a boot and has the islands of Sicily and Sardinia.
Italy
This Japanese dish consists of vinegared rice paired with ingredients such as raw or cooked seafood, vegetables, or egg.
Sushi
Removing your shoes before entering someone's home is considered an important sign of respect. What country is this tradition associated with?
Japan
The Eiffel Tower is located in this European capital.
Paris
This Jamaican music genre, strongly associated with artists such as Bob Marley, developed from ska and rocksteady.
Reggae
The Danube River flows through more national capitals than any other river in the world. Name one of the capitals it passes through.
Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, or Belgrade
This Spanish dish traditionally combines rice with ingredients such as saffron, seafood, chicken, or rabbit.
Paella
This Mexican holiday, observed on November 1 and 2, honors deceased loved ones with altars, flowers, photographs, and favorite foods.
Day of the Dead
Machu Picchu, the famous ancient Incan site high in the Andes Mountains, is located in this country.
Peru
This Argentine dance and musical style is famous for its dramatic movements and passionate embrace.
Tango
This country is home to both Mount Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti National Park.
Tanzania
If you were served coq au vin in France, what type of meat would traditionally be the main ingredient?
Chicken
In India, this five-day festival is known as the “Festival of Lights” and commonly involves lamps, fireworks, sweets, and family celebrations.
Diwali
The ancient city of Petra, famous for its buildings carved directly into rose-colored stone, is located in this country.
Jordan
This Brazilian musical style combines samba and jazz and became internationally popular through artists such as Antônio Carlos Jobim.
Bossa Nova
Which country has the largest number of natural lakes in the world, with hundreds of thousands of lakes scattered across its landscape?
Canada
This Middle Eastern dip is traditionally made primarily from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
Hummus
In Spain, thousands of people participate in this annual festival in Pamplona involving a dangerous run through city streets alongside bulls.
Running of the Bulls
The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the famous Taj Mahal as a memorial for
His Beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal
This famous French singer, known for songs such as “La Vie en rose,” became one of the most recognizable voices of 20th-century France.
Edith Paif
Three countries completely surround this country, which is located in the Himalayas between India and China.
Bhutan
This Italian dessert's name translates roughly to “pick me up” or “cheer me up” and traditionally contains coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone.
Tiramisu
This Scandinavian tradition, celebrated on December 13, honors a saint associated with light during the darkest part of winter and is marked by processions featuring white clothing and candle crowns.
Saint Lucia Day
Angkor Wat, originally constructed as a Hindu temple and later becoming a major Buddhist site, is located near the city of Siem Reap in this country.
Cambodia
This South African singer and civil-rights activist was nicknamed “Mama Africa” and became internationally known for songs including “Pata Pata.”
Miriam Makeba