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100
Pandas are the only bears that choose to be vegetarian. This is their main food source.
What is bamboo?
100
This building in Australia is a landmark of the capital, and great performers like Pavarotti frequently performed here. It's known for it's arches shaped like sails.
What is The Sydney Opera House?
100
This Andrew Lloyd Weber musical ran on Broadway in NYC for 18 years.
What is Cats?
100
This country is where pizza originated.
What is Italy?
100
This traditional Polynesian dance expresses the language of nature through movement.
What is Hula?
100
When we visited China we learned about this symbol of Taoist philosophy that represents the balance between natural forces or energies in life.
What is Yin Yang?
200
All baby marsupials are called this when they're still living in their mother's pouch. It's also a pretty common name for people too.
What is a Joey?
200
This state, which is also a group of islands, is the perfect place to go to enjoy a luau.
What is Hawaii?
200
This Canadian singer is a Country Music Superstar, with hits like "That Don't Impress Me Much" and "Man! I Feel Like A Woman".
Who is Shania Twain?
200
Name this traditional Mexican food, where the tortilla is your plate (this makes it the perfect no-waste street food).
What are tacos?
200
This name is used to describe the "original" people of Australia.
Who are Aboriginals?
200
The name for this type of design comes from Sanskrit for circular and universal, and originated in India.
What is a Mandala?
300
This type of big cat can be found in The Himalayas and China.
What is a Snow Leopard?
300
These large structures are commonly found throughout the Netherlands. They pump water up and out of the canals keeping the fields dry, they grind up grain to make flour, and they harness wind energy.
What are windmills?
300
This Aboriginal instrument from Australia, reverberates sound through a hollow tube.
What is a digeridoo?
300
This type of fruit is commonly used in Austrian Strudel (and also mentioned in the song "Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music).
What is Apple Strudel?
300
This is the name for round doors common in Chinese Gardens that are meant to bring luck and good fortune to the families that have them.
What is a Moon door/gate?
300
This Dutch Artist created a massive amount of works, and even though he never experienced much success in his lifetime he is world renowned today for his vibrant colors and distinctive brush strokes.
Who is Vincent Van Gogh?
400
In Australia we saw these small penguins (the smallest penguins in the world) that are named after tiny magical winged creatures of fantasy.
What are Fairy Penguins?
400
This is the name of Elvis' home in Memphis Tennessee.
What is Graceland?
400
A "Guzheng" is a Chinese version of this type of instrument. (Hint Erin has one)
What is a Zither?
400
This is a common food to find in China, they're small buns that are often steamed or fried.
What are dumplings?
400
Aztec dancers in Mexico use this element in their performances.
What is fire?
400
When we did our Polynesian Islands tour we saw these types of masks that represent different deities and intended to bestow traits in the different areas where they are placed.
What are Tiki Masks?
500
Orcas are sometimes called "killer whales" but they aren't whales at all, they are actually the largest member of this marine animal family.
What are dolphins?
500
This Italian city was built on a marsh and canals run between the houses instead of roads. Every year people visit this city to wear elaborate costumes and celebrate Carnevale.
What is Venice?
500
This is a Mexican Band that has at least 12 members: 6 violins, 3 trumpets, 1 bass guitar, 1 guitar, and 1 vihuela (tiny guitar like a Mexican version of a ukulele). They often wear very fancy matching outfits too.
What is a Mariachi Band?
500
In Canada you might order this sweet treat (similar to a doughnut covered in different toppings), named for the flat tail of a North American mammal.
What is a Beaver Tail?
500
Name this Festival that takes place on the 15th day of every Chinese New Year Celebration, it's celebrated with wonderful light displays and named for an object featured in the picture clue.
What is the Lantern Festival?
500
This is what Tibetan Monks do with their sand art mandalas after they are created.
What is they destroy it?
600
This Australian wild dog, known for its yellow coat that has a fun Australian name.
What is a Dingo?
600
We saw part of this mountain range in Austria, but it actually runs through several European countries (including Switzerland too).
What are the Alps?
600
This Composer from Vienna Austria.
Who is Mozart?
600
In Peru they eat "Cuy" which is this small rodent roasted. Here in the USA people typically keep these animals as pets.
What is a Guinea Pig?
600
These statues are called Fu Dogs or Fu Lions and also come in a set of two, the female has a cub under her paw and the male has a ball under his paw. They serve this purpose (hint this is why they are scary looking).
What is for protection?
600
Traditional Chinese Art is painted with basic colors of ink and simple brush strokes on materials we use in the studio. Name one of the two common canvas materials that are used.
What is rice paper or silk?
700
In Australia we learned that this is the largest of all marsupials. It's known for its speed, large feet, and excellent ability to hop. They can stand as tall as a person on their hind legs, and can also box.
What is a Kangaroo?
700
If you wanted to see "The Three Sisters" in The Blue Mountains, you'd visit this country. The Mountains look blue because all of the Eucalyptus trees.
What is Australia?
700
This American singer was dubbed the King of Rock and Roll. He made lots of movies, loved automobiles (including a very famous pink Cadillac), karate, performed in Vegas, and Hawaii, and was a US Army Veteran.
Who is Elvis Presley?
700
In Japan they are surrounded by water, so many of their meals utilise seafood or fish. This is the name they use for raw fish and rice?
What is Sushi?
700
We visited the Jamaica and learned the history of these instruments, there use began in the 1940s and they are now synonymous with Caribbean Music.
What are steel drums?
700
This Female artist created a large amount of self-portraits that celebrate her Mexican cultural identity.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
800
This animal is a mammal but lays eggs, and its babies are called puggles.
What is a platypus?
800
Name this UNESCO world heritage site we visited in China, where royalty lived and commoners were not allowed.
What is the Forbidden City?
800
We toured the Rocky Mountains and learned about this American folk artist, nature conservationist, and avid pilot. He had several hit songs like "Sunshine On My Shoulders", "Take Me Home, Country Roads", and "Rocky Mountain High".
Who is John Denver?
800
Samoan half moon pies (Pai Fala) are filled with a custard made from this type of fruit.
What is Pineapple?
800
In India we learned that dance is considered a gift to the gods. True or False
What is True?
800
In Indian Weddings it's traditional for the bride to have Mehndi designs drawn on her hands and arms in intricate patterns with Henna (like a temporary tattoo). This is the desired color for the designs.
What is red?
900
Name this marsupial that can be found in North America (left) and in Australia (right).
What is an opossum (possum)?
900
Machu Pichu is a UNESCO World Heritage site found in Cusco, Peru that was once the heart of this ancient civilization.
Who are the Inca?
900
We learned all about Reggae Music and Bob Marley when we visited this Island nation in the Caribbean.
What is Jamaica?
900
Poutine is a Canadian dish with these 3 ingredients.
What are French fries, gravy, and cheese?
900
In Japan we learned about this traditional type of Theater which has highly stylized makeup, stages, and props.
What is Kabuki?
900
When we visited this South American country we saw "retablos" which are elaborate wooden showpieces full of folk and cultural figures.
What is Peru?
1000
This small wild cat can be found throughout China in the Gobi Desert and the Himalayas. It is not much larger than an average house cat, but it grows a warm fluffy coat when it's cold and sheds it during warmer months.
What is a Pallas cat?
1000
This UNESCO World Heritage Site and Mausoleum in Agra, India is one of the Seven Wonders of The World.
What is The Taj Mahal?
1000
This instrument comes from India. It's similar to a guitar but you have to sit when you play it, this will help you figure out its name.
What is a sitar?
1000
This dish in Japan is a staple as everyone can afford it, and slurping in absolutely acceptable.
What is Ramen?
1000
When we visited China we learned about this type of martial art that originated in Shaolin Temples.
What is Kung Fu?
1000
We learned about this French artist, who went through many stages in his life. He began his career as a Neo-Impressionist, then as a founder of Fauvism, then French Classicalism, and Modernism. The art form he is best known for is the one he created himself, giant collage which he called "Painting With Scissors".
Who is Henri Matisse?
1100
In Japan we learned about Shintoism and this animal that is called a Kitsune, for every hundred years it lives it grows a second tail. Kitsune are believed to have magical powers and can carry messages back and forth from the spirit world to ours.
What is a fox?
1100
This is the Capital city of Japan (once called Edo), it is also the largest city in the world and you can see Mt. Fuji right by it.
What is Tokyo?
1100
These Japanese entertainers attend a special school and training in traditional Japanese Arts, such as dance, playing instruments like a shamisen, singing, and pouring tea. They are easily recognised by their traditional hair styles, elaborate kimono, and oshiroi make-up.
What is Geisha?
1100
When we visited this country we learned that Hindus are mostly vegetarian, so curry is often made with no meat.
What is India?
1100
This festival in Japan is dedicated to one of its National flowers, the Sakura, people come to practice Hanami or "flower viewing", they picnic under these trees and eat lots of street foods together.
What is the Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Festival?
1100
We learned all about this Japanese style of Art, and this Great Wave piece by Hokusai. This art form was so powerful it is still practiced today.
What is Woodblock Printing?