Countries of the World
Which country is home to the famous Taj Mahal?
India
Hinduism is the most widely practiced religion in this country.
India
This soft Indian bread is often eaten with curry.
Naan
This famous arch-shaped monument in Mumbai overlooks the Arabian Sea and was built to welcome visitors arriving by ship.
Gateway to India
In Israel, people often greet one another by saying "Shalom." What does "Shalom" mean in English?
Peace (it is also used as hello and goodbye)
Which country is famous for its floating markets and the city of Bangkok?
Thailand
The Pope is the leader of this religion.
Catholicism
This famous Thai noodle dish often includes peanuts and lime.
Pad Thai
This wall in Jerusalem is one of Judaism's holiest sites.
The Western Wall
What is the most widely spoken language in India that we learned about in class?
Hindi
Which country is home to Jerusalem and is important to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Israel
Buddhism is the major religion practiced in this country.
Thailand
This frozen dessert popular in Italy and Vatican City is similar to ice cream but creamier.
Gelato
The Pope appears before crowds in this famous square in Vatican City.
St. Peter's Basilica/Square
What does "Arrivederci!" mean in Italian?
Goodbye
Which country has the two languages of Latin and Italian?
Vatican City
What is the holy book of Judaism?
The Torah
This Middle Eastern bread is commonly served with hummus and veggies in Israel.
Pita
This Vatican landmark is recognized by its famous ceiling painted by Michelangelo.
The Sistine Chapel
Unlike English, this language used in Israel is read and written from right to left.
Hebrew
Which country contains the holy cities of Mecca and Medina?
Saudi Arabia
Name the three religions that consider Jerusalem a holy city.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Soft, slightly sweet bread often shared at family meals in Israeli culture.
Challah
Muslims who are physically able are encouraged to complete this pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime.
Hajj
What language is considered a tonal language? For example, when you say different ways of the same word, they mean different things.
Thai