World Festivals
What festival is known as the “Festival of Lights” in India?
Diwali
What Middle Eastern dip is made from chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic?
Humus
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
What genre of music originated in Jamaica and is associated with Bob Marley?
Reggae
In Japan, people bow to show what?
Respect
During which month do Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset?
Ramdan
What Spanish dish includes rice, saffron, seafood, or meat and is traditionally cooked in a wide shallow pan?
Paella
What is the longest river in the world, flowing through countries including Uganda, Sudan, and Egypt?
Nile River
Flamenco dancing comes from which country?
Spain
In China, what color symbolizes good luck and is used during New Year celebrations?
Red
What country celebrates “Carnival” with samba parades and colorful costumes?
Brazil
Which Southeast Asian fruit, often banned in hotels and public transport due to its strong odor, is known as the “king of fruits”?
Durian
What South American country is home to the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu?
Peru
Which Caribbean style of music and dance includes steel drums and came from Trinidad and Tobago?
Calypso
In South Asian? Middle eastern weddings, what temporary body art made with paste from a plant is applied in intricate designs to hands and feet?
What Japanese festival celebrates the blooming of cherry blossoms?
Hanami
What Japanese seasoning is made from fermented soybeans, salt, and a mold called koji, and is used to flavor soups, marinades, and sauces?
Miso
Located between Europe and Asia, what country is famous for the landmark, the Hagia Sophia?
Turkey
The “Samba” dance is popular in what South American country?
Brazil
In which country is the Highland Games, featuring events like caber tossing, traditionally held?
Scotland
In Spain, what festival involves people throwing tomatoes at each other?
La Tomatina
In Morocco, what is the name of the traditional slow-cooked stew made in a clay pot?
Tagine
Which Southeast Asian country is home to the temple complex Angkor Wat, one of the world’s largest religious monuments?
Cambodia
The “Haka” dance is a traditional performance from which indigenous group in New Zealand?
The Māori
In which country do people celebrate Oktoberfest, a festival involving traditional clothing, music, and food?
Germany