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This celebration involves vibrant parades, samba dancing, and colorful costumes, and it occurs before Lent.

Brazil Carnival

100

Located in China, stretches for thousands of miles and was built to protect the country from invaders.

the Great Wall of China

100

This Romance language, spoken in countries such as France, Belgium, and parts of Canada, has gendered nouns and is derived from Latin.

French

100

This thin, round dish is topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various other ingredients, often eaten as a quick meal or snack.

PIZZA

100

This famous Italian artist painted the Mona Lisa and is also known for his engineering and scientific sketches.

Leonardo da Vinci

200

During this holiday, families honor their ancestors with altars filled with candles, flowers, and food, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd.

Day of the Dead

200

This massive stone statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is famous for its arms wide open, overlooking the city.

Christ the Redeemer

200

This is the second most spoken language in the world by number of native speakers, with over 400 million speakers

Mandarin

200

This pastry is made with a dough that is layered with butter and is known for its flaky texture. It is often enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack with coffee

Croissant

200

This famous Dutch artist is known for his "Starry Night" painting, which depicts a swirling night sky over a small village.

Vincent van Gogh

300

In this European country, it’s a custom to greet someone with three kisses on the cheek—one on each side and one on the other.

FRANCE

300

This monument in India is a large white marble mausoleum, built in memory of someone's wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Taj Mahal

300

This Semitic language, spoken in Israel, is known for its right-to-left script and is the official language of Israel

Hebrew

300

This Spanish dish is made with saffron rice, seafood, chicken, and vegetables, and is often cooked in a large, shallow pan.

paella

300

This famous Mexican artist is known for her surreal paintings and her powerful self-portraits that express both personal pain and cultural pride.

Frida Kahlo

400

In this country, siestas—short afternoon naps—are a common tradition, especially during the hot summer months

SPAIN

400

This cathedral, designed by Antoni Gaudí, is still under construction after more than 140 years.

the Sagrada Família

400

The Arabic script, which is used in many languages across the Middle East and North Africa, is written in this direction.

right to left

400

This Peruvian dish is made with raw fish, lime juice, and spicy peppers, often served with corn and sweet potatoes.

ceviche

400

This architectural style, characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, is most famously seen in the Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Gothic architecture

500

Holiday in which it is tradition to give red envelopes filled with money, known as hongbao, to children and unmarried adults for good luck.

Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year

500

This structure, one of the most recognizable in the world, is an ancient Egyptian pyramid that served as the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu.

the Great Pyramid of Giza

500

This ancient language spoken by the Romans influenced much of Western and Southern European languages, and is the root of the Romance languages.

Latin
500

Asian food, this fermented dish is made with vegetables (typically cabbage) and chili pepper and is known for its spicy flavor. It is often served as a side dish.

kimchi

500

This famous American civil rights leader delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

Martin Luther King Jr.

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