A.Food
B.Holidays
C.Historical Figures
D.Tourist Destinations
E.Loanwords (i.e. Irony from French)
100

This Italian dish, featuring flat noodles with meat or tomato sauce, is a staple of Italian cuisine.

What is lasagna?

100

This U.S. holiday on the fourth Thursday in November celebrates the Pilgrims' harvest feast in 1621.

What is Thanksgiving?

100

This civil rights leader delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963.

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?

100

This landmark in Paris, completed in 1889, offers panoramic views of the city from its observation decks.

What is the Eiffel Tower?

100

This Japanese word refers to a small, meticulously maintained garden or park

What is bonsai?

200

This popular Mexican street food is made of corn tortillas filled with meat, cheese, lettuce, and other toppings.

What are tacos?

200

This Irish holiday on March 17th is associated with shamrocks, parades, and wearing green.

What is St. Patrick's Day?

200

This British monarch's long reign from 1837 to 1901 is known as the Victorian era.

Who is Queen Victoria?

200

This city in Italy is famous for its canals, gondolas, and the annual Carnival.

What is Venice?

200

This French word, meaning "already seen," describes the feeling of experiencing something that has happened before.

What is déjà vu?

300

This French dish consists of snails cooked in garlic butter, often served as an appetizer.

What is escargot?

300

This holiday, celebrated on July 4th, marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

What is Independence Day (Fourth of July)?

300

This Italian explorer completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration.

Who is Christopher Columbus?

300

This iconic clock tower is part of the Palace of Westminster in London

What is Big Ben?

300

This Italian word for a strong, dark coffee made by forcing steam through ground coffee beans is commonly used in English.

What is espresso?

400

This Greek dish is made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, usually served in a pita with tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce.

What is gyro?

400

This Indian festival, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with lamps, sweets, and fireworks.

What is Diwali?

400

This South African leader and anti-apartheid activist became the country’s first black president in 1994.

Who is Nelson Mandela?

400

This national park in California is known for its giant sequoia trees and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome.

What is Yosemite National Park?

400

This German word refers to a type of social club or group typically found in German-speaking countries.

What is a verein?

500

This Thai dish combines stir-fried rice noodles with eggs, tofu, shrimp, peanuts, and a tangy tamarind sauce.

What is pad thai?

500

This holiday in Japan on February 23rd celebrates the current Emperor's birthday

What is the Emperor's Birthday?

500

This female pharaoh of ancient Egypt is known for her prosperous reign and building projects, including her temple at Deir el-Bahari.

Who is Hatshepsut?

500

This Australian landmark, also known as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone formation sacred to the Aboriginal people.

What is Uluru?

500

This Spanish word for an open-air courtyard or public square is often used in English to describe such spaces.

What is a plaza?

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