Geography
This European country is the only one that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
What is Spain?
This ancient city, destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 79 CE, was preserved under layers of ash.
What is Pompeii?
This Islamic holiday, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” comes at the end of Ramadan.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
This Japanese art of paper folding is often taught to children and symbolizes creativity and patience.
What is origami?
This Italian tradition of eating small dishes with wine in the late afternoon is similar to Spanish tapas.
What is aperitivo?
The only country in the world with a flag that is not quadrilateral, it sits between India and China.
What is Nepal?
The Great Wall of China was originally built to protect against invasions from these northern nomadic tribes.
Who are the Mongols?
In Mexico, this November holiday honors deceased loved ones with altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
In India, this system of social stratification has historically divided people into hereditary groups.
What is the caste system?
This Peruvian dish of raw fish cured in citrus juice is a staple of coastal cuisine.
What is ceviche?
This is most populous landlocked country in the world.
What is Ethiopia?
The French Revolution began in 1789 with the storming of this Parisian fortress-prison.
What is the Bastille?
This Brazilian holiday features samba parades, elaborate costumes, and street parties before Lent.
What is Carnival?
This traditional Spanish dance, often accompanied by guitar and hand clapping, is famous for its passionate style.
What is Flamenco?
In the Middle East, sharing small plates of food like hummus and tabbouleh is part of this dining style.
What is mezze?
The world’s highest capital city, sitting at over 11,000 feet above sea level, is found here.
What is La Paz, Bolivia?
This empire, centered in modern-day Mexico, was conquered by Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.
What is the Aztec Empire?
This Hindu festival of lights, celebrated in autumn, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.
What is Diwali?
This traditional Maori dance from New Zealand is performed with chants and fierce expressions, often before rugby matches.
What is the haka?
In Ethiopia, meals are often served on this spongy flatbread, used to scoop up stews.
What is injera?
This landlocked Central Asian country is the only one in the world that borders five other landlocked nations.
What is Kazakhstan?
This 13th-century Mongol leader created the largest contiguous land empire in history.
Who is Genghis Khan?
This Buddhist holiday celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha, often with lantern festivals.
What is Vesak?
In Germany, this autumn festival celebrates beer, music, and Bavarian culture.
What is Oktoberfest?
In Korea, this fermented cabbage dish is a staple side served with nearly every meal.
What is kimchi?