Food & Origins
Traditions
NAMES
Natural Phenomenon's
Beverages
100
French Fries are incredibly popular all over the world, but the origin really wasn’t French. While the French have tried to claim them in the past, the truth is that they were invented by this country
What is Belgium?
100
This New Year celebration occurs in the beginning of Spring, includes a variety of 7 items that have to begin with the letter "S" and lasts for 13 days
What is Nowruz?
100
This name is of Hindi origin, meaning "young woman"
Who is Jovana?
100
The Great Blue Hole is a giant submarine sinkhole off the coast of what city/country
What is Belize?
100
This welcome drink in Fiji is an earthy cocktail made from squeezing roots and served in a wooden bowl or bucket.
What is Kava?
200
This country's most famous salad is called "Som tam"
What is Thailand?
200
In Mexico, Christmas is celebrated from December 12th to January 6th. During this time, a certain celebration occurs from December 16th until Christmas Eve which involves people walking in neighborhoods visiting different homes, singing a song portraying Joseph and Mary asking for a room in their house
What is a Posada?
200
This Vietnamese name's meaning is "luxuriant, beautiful, elegant, outstanding" and can be used for both male and female genders. It is also used in the Spanish language to address a person of equal status
Who is TÚ?
200
These faithful little birds wing their way back to the most famous mission in California
What is the Swallows of San Juan Capistrano?
200
This traditional common cocktail in Mexico is also the name of a bird
What is a Paloma?
300
This Irish national dish goes down faster than the first pint of Guinness on a Friday night
What is Champ?
300
In a celebration of the triumph of good over bad, this colorful tradition in India takes place in late February or early March
What is Holi?
300
This name in history is that of a Toltec Queen and also a flower in Mexico
Who is Xochitl?
300
This Underground River is on the Philippine Island of Palawan and leads into a cave that you can take boat tours through
What is the Puerto Princesa?
300
Think of this as an easier, less labor-intensive sangria. The name translates to “red wine of summer,” so you know it’s perfect for sipping while watching the Games
What is Tinto de Verano?
400
You will find this dish of Mexican origin in every household in the Philippines
Adobo
400
In this country, the traditional greeting is with two hands prayer-like palms together known as a wâi
What is Thailand?
400
His writings on justice, life and society became the prevailing teachings of the Chinese state and developed into Confucianism
Who is Confucius?
400
In Zimbabwe, Africa, you will find the magnificent Victoria Falls at a height of 128m. This location attracts tourism for swimming at the top of this dangerous peak
What is the "Devil's Swimming Pool?"
400
A soda marketed under campaigns, "sunny enough to brighten away its shadowy German past"
What is Fanta?
500
Although Austrians typically eat Wiener Schnitzel garnished with parsley and lemon slices, alongside potato salad, this dish is not of Austria origin but of which origin
What is Italy?
500
Chinese festivals like the Lunar New Year, Autumn Moon, Dragon Boat and Hungry Ghosts are widely celebrated in this country
What is Taiwan?
500
Powerful leaders have the ability to shape history, and a select few have the distinction of truly changing the world. It is known there were 5 influential leaders who transformed the World, among these was a U.S. President
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
500
Every year from mid November thru March, the Monarch Butterflies migrate to this State in Mexico
What is Michoacan?
500
Brazil’s national drink is a modern take on the Daiquiri and brings a refreshing base of lime together with a hint of Brazilian sugarcane rum. More intoxicating than Giselle Bundchen in a two-piece
What is Caipirinha?
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