Geography
What is the capital of France?
Paris
Timkat, celebrated in Ethiopia, celebrates the baptism of which holy figure?
Jesus
True or False: Eukonkanto is a Finnish "wife-carrying" contest.
True!
In South Korea, restaurants often feature a call button for what purpose?
To Call Waitstaff
Which common American gesture (often meaning "good job!") can be offensive in some Middle Eastern countries?
Thumbs-Up
What is the highest point on Earth?
Mount Everest
Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany serves over how many liters of beer annually?
7 Million Liters
True or False: In the Netherlands, people chase eggs down a steep hill as a local tradition.
False; it is a giant wheel of cheese
In Thailand, insects are a common snack. What is the most consumed insect in Thailand?
In Sweden, Fika is practiced multiples times a day. It involves having a break to socialize and drink what beverage?
Coffee
Which country has the highest population?
India
In Mexico, this is a joyful celebration of deceased loved ones complete with altars, marigolds, photos, food, and sugar skulls.
Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead
True or False: In Scotland, a torch-lit procession and the burning of a Viking-style longship is called a Feyre Ceilidh.
False; it is called an Up-Helly-Aa Festival. Feyre Ceilidh means 'fire party' in Scottish and is made-up.
In Italy, after what time is drinking a cappuccino seen as unusual?
11 a.m.
How many days does the traditional Indian wedding last for?
3-7 days
Which continent is the most diverse in terms of language?
Africa; 800-1,500 languages are spoken
Hanami refers to the viewing tradition of what kind of tree in Japan?
Cherry-blossom Trees
True or False: In Ethiopia, feeding each other with your hands is a sign of hospitality and respect.
True!
Why is it common for countries with hot climates to promote spicy food?
It induces sweating, which cools the body down
What is a common physical greeting in Spain that shows warmth and familiarity?
A Kiss on the Cheek
What nation has the longest coastline in the world?
Canada
What is released into the sky to mark the Lunar New Year in many Chinese communities?
Lanterns
True or False: Every August, tourists gather in Spain for the world's largest tomato sauce-making event called La Tomatina.
False; La Tomatina is the world's largest tomato-throwing festival in the world.
Japan is known for eating raw fish in the form of sushi. Also eaten raw, what kind of animal meat is basashi?
Raw Horse Meat
In Russia, what does a yellow flower symbolize?
Deceit or a Breakup