Culture

Holidays

100

Which country celebrates their New Year by watching dragons dancing?

China

200

Which country celebrates the holiday of Holi?

India

300

Belarusian midsummer festival that involves jumping over fire

Kupalle

400

Festival of Breaking the Fast

Eid al-Fitr

500

A yearly 5 day international student celebration in Belarus

International Student Forum

Flags

100

Which country has a white flag with a red dot in the center?

Japan

200

What three colors are presented on the Mexican flag?

Red, white, and green

300

Which African country’s flag includes a black star symbolizing freedom

Ghana

400

How many colors are on the Zimbabwe flag? What are they?

Five: green, gold, red, black and white

500

How many yellow stars are on the Chinese flag?

Five (One big star and four little stars)

Landmarks

100

Massive and ancient structures that are located in Egypt

Pyramids

200

What do you call the massive and ancient structures that are located in Egypt?

Pyramids

300

Largest waterfall

Victoria

400

In which city is Taj Mahal located?

Agra

500

What is the name of the largest coral reef system, located in Australia?

Great Barrier Reef

Traditions

100

What color represents good luck in Chinese culture?

Red

200

What country tells fables and stories that mostly revolve around animals that live there?

India

300

During Mexican celebrations, what is the name of the paper mache animal that is filled with candy?

Pinata

400

What is the name of the bread that is used during religious ceremonies in Israel?

Challah bread

500

What country makes lanterns that are said to bring joy and good fortune?

Japan

Miscellaneous

100

What is the name for the large hat that is worn in Mexico?

Sombrero

200

What is a leprechaun's job?

Shoe maker

300

How many animals are there in the Chinese Zodiac?

Twelve

400

True or False: The colors that represent the Rastafarian movement are the same colors as the Jamaican flag

False. They are the colors of the Ethiopian flag

500

What do you call the ancient writing system that was used in Egypt?

Hieroglyphics