This Hawaiian dance expresses the language of nature through movement.
What is Hula?
This big cat can be found in China and the Himalayas, it is designed to perfectly blend in with wintry conditions.
What is a Snow Leopard?
This Canadian is a Country Music Superstar, she had hits with "That don't impress me much" and "Man, I feel like a woman".
Who is Shania Twain?
This country is where pizza originated.
What is Italy?
We visited this mountain range when we went to Austria, but it actually runs through several European countries (including Switzerland, and that's probably the most famous portion of the mountain range).
What are the Alps?
This festival takes place on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year Celebration.
What is the Lantern Festival?
This is taoist symbol that represents two energies in life and how they are related to one another.
What is Yin Yang?
Name this traditional Aboriginal instrument that we heard when we visited Australia.
What is a Didgeridoo?
The Dutch Artist who create hundreds of works including this famous work, regarded for its vibrant colors and heavy brush strokes.
Who is Vincent Van Go gh?
The Andrew Lloyd Weber production ran for 18 years on Broadway in NYC.
What is Cats?
This is the only type of bear that chooses to be a vegetarian.
What is a Panda?
This American Army Veteran, lover of karate, automobiles, and flashy jumpsuits was dubbed "The King of Rock & Roll".
Who is Elvis Presley?
In Austria we watched them make Strudel, it's usually made with this type of fruit filling
What is Apple Strudel?
This is a landmark of Australia's Capital City, the building is easily recognised by its arches shaped like large sails.
What is the Sydney Opera House?
Every spring in Japan, people gather for a large festival to practice Hanami or flower viewing while picnicking together and watching these trees bloom.
What is the Cherry Blossom or Sakura Festival?
Fu Dogs/Lions or Stone Lions serve this purpose in Chinese culture (hint: this is why they look scary and are placed outside of entrances).
What is to protect or guard against evil spirits?
We saw water whistles that are carved like animals when we visited this South American country, known for its colorful weavings made from Alpaca wool.
What is Peru?
This Mexican artist celebrated her heritage in her paintings, and is one of the most globally renowned and recognizable artists to ever exist.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
This type of Mexican Band features a lot of different instruments: 6 violins, 3 trumpets, 1 bass guitar, 1 guitar, and 1 vihuela (tiny guitar like a ukulele), an accordion. They often wear very fancy matching outfits too.
What is a Mariachi Band?
In Peru we saw these relatives of camels which are excellent climbers.
What are llamas and alpacas?
Name this Samoan Entertainer, Actor, and Voice Artist who celebrated his Polynesian Ancestry when he voiced the character Demi in Moana.
Who is Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson?
This is a common food to find in China, they're small buns that are often steamed or fried (you can get these in restaurants here too).
What are dumplings?
We visited this Italian city and saw fantastic masks, as people dressed up to celebrate Carnival along the canals.
What is Venice?
We learned about this Hindu Festival in India that celebrates the first day of Spring where people cover one another in color.
What is Holi?
This circular symbol is utilized commonly in Indian and Buddhist art to represent the universe.
What is a mandala?
The Ghuzeng is the Chinese equivalent of this type of instrument (hint: Erin has one).
What is a zither?
Traditional art from this country that we visited was made on silk or rice paper, combines brush strokes to create stylized natural features, and only utilized a few colors of ink.
What is China?
We learned about Reggae music and Bob Marley when we visited this island nation in the Caribbean.
What is Jamaica?
In Australia we learned about the smallest penguins in the world, they get their name from small magical winged creatures.
What are fairy penguins?
We learned all about this American singer, pilot, and nature conservationist when we visited The Rocky Mountain National Park.
Who is John Denver?
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?
This UNESCO world heritage site found in Beijing, China gets its name from the fact that only royalty was allowed there, commoners like you or me were not allowed to enter.
What is the Forbidden City?
We saw Aztec Fire Dancers when we visited this country.
What is Mexico?
In Traditional Indian Weddings, Bridal Mehndi Designs are applied by an artist with a paste made from henna that will leave the skin this color (the longer its left on the skin, the darker the color the temporary tattoo will be).
What is red?
We learned about steel drums when we visited this Caribbean island nation.
What is Jamaica?
This French Painter and Collage artist was one of the original Fauvists, and is the creator of the technique known as "Painting with Scissors".
Who is Henri Matisse?
When we visited this country we learned that dance can be used as a means of Devotion/Prayer in Hinduism.
What is India?
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?
This famous Austrian Composer.
Who is Mozart?
When we visited this country we learned that a lot of Hindus are vegetarian or some version of vegetarian, so curry is often made without meat or only certain types of meat.
What is India?
We visited Machu Pichu, which was the heart of the Incan civilization, in this South American country.
What is Peru?
Name this type of Martial Art that was born in Shaolin Temples in China.
What is Kung Fu?
In Japan we learned about Shintoism and the symbolism of this animal, it has magical abilities and can carry messages back and forth from our realm to the spirit realm. For every 100 years they live they grow another tail.
What is a fox or Kitsune?
In India we learned about this instrument, it's kind of like a guitar but you have to sit when you play it.
What is a Sitar?
This form of Japanese art technique allowed pieces to be mass produced and then accessible to everyone, layer by layer the image is created on paper with various colors of ink (like Hokusai's Great Waves as seen here).
What is wood block printing?
This is the center of musical cinema in India, defined by elaborate dance sequences, drama, and singing. The name sounds similar to Hollywood but one letter is different.
What is Bollywood?
Name this wild Australian dog.
What is a dingo?
The tomb of this Pharaoh was found almost entirely intact, making him the most well-known Pharaoh ever.
Who is Tutankhamun (or King Tut)?
This dish in Japan is a staple as everyone can afford it, and slurping in absolutely acceptable ( you can get an instant version of this noodle soup in packets at grocery stores here).
What is Ramen?
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?
Ancient Egyptians believed in a process of mummification after death, because you would need everything ready when you arrived in the afterlife. This God of mummification was always pictured as a jackal or a man with jackal's head.
Who is Anubis?
In Egypt we learned about this ancient symbol, the Ankh, which represents this.
What is Life?
These Japanese Entertainers are trained in all of the traditional arts like playing a "shamisen", dance, singing, tea-pouring, and are recognized by their kimono an oshiroi makeup.
Who are Geisha?
This Austrian Artist is a founder of Art Nouveau and is most famous for his works with gold leaf and Byzantine style.
Who is Gustav Klimt?
This French Composer was among the most influential composers of the late 19th/early 20th centuries, known as one of the first "impressionist" composers. His song "clair de Lune" or "moonlight" is easily recognizable.
Who is Debussy?
This is the name for all baby marsupials when they're still reliant on their mother's pouches. It's a pretty common name for people too.
What is a joey?
This famous French man was a professional wrestler and actor, well known for his portrayal of the character Fezzik in the "Princess Bride". He was 7'4" tall and weighed 520 lbs.
Who was Andre the Giant or Andre Rene Roussimoff?
This pastry and beverage are considered the traditional French breakfast.
What is coffee and a croissant?
This capital city of France is known as "the city of lights" because there are over 296 illuminated sites including The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, The Louvre Museum, The Arc de Triomphe, and the Champs-Elysees.
What is Paris?
We visited this China and learned about the importance of gardening, one of the features we saw there were Moon Gates/ Moon Doors which are thought to bring this to the home.
What is good luck or good for
tune?
This French Symbol has been used in connection with royalty and their divine right to rule, it has been used by sports teams like the New Orleans Saints because of Louisiana's French heritage. It is believed to represent the trinity and is also known as "lily flower".
What is the fleur-de-lis?
This stringed Hawaiian instrument is like a tiny guitar, hint Jamie has one.
What is a ukele?
This Museum found in Paris is currently the largest in the world housing over 380,000 pieces of artwork.
What is the Louvre?
Name this type of step dancing associated with Ireland.
What is a jig?
This Irish dog is the tallest dog of any in the world.
What is an Irish Wolfhound?
This is the Patron Saint of Ireland.
Who is St. Patrick?
This is an Irish-American food tradition that is usually served on St. Patrick's Day in the US.
What is Corned Beef & Cabbage?
This is the capital city of Ireland, and their is a very famous Celtic band named for the city.
What is Dublin?
The tradition of Irish yarn spinning has existed for over 1,000 years, utilising flax and the wool from this animal.
What are sheep?
We learned about the importance of this natural symbol in Ireland as it was used by St. Patrick as a teaching tool.
What is a shamrock?
We listened to this instrument in Ireland.
What are Bagpipes?
Name this art style as best displayed in Irish history from the book of Kells.
What is Celtic?