Languages
Music & Dance
Traditions/Holidays
Food
Bonus
100
This language is the most spoken language in the world by native speakers.
What is Mandarin Chinese?
100
This energetic Brazilian dance is commonly seen during Carnival celebrations.
What is the Samba?
100
This Indian holiday, known as the Festival of Lights, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness.
What is Diwali?
100
This popular Japanese snack is made from sticky rice and is often filled with sweet bean paste.
What is mochi?
100
This country’s flag inspired many Scandinavian flags with its blue cross outlined in white.
What is Finland?
200
Ancient Egyptians used this writing system made of symbols and pictures.
What are hieroglyphics?
200
This South Korean group became the first K-pop act to top the Billboard Hot 100 with songs like “Dynamite” and “Butter.”
Who are BTS?
200
In Mexico, colorful papel picado decorations are commonly displayed during this holiday honoring loved ones who have passed away.
What is Día de los Muertos?
200
This French dessert is a colorful sandwich cookie often filled with cream or jam.
What is a macaron?
200
In many cultures, breaking this object at a wedding is said to bring good luck.
What is a glass or plate?
300
Japanese writing commonly uses hiragana, katakana, and these Chinese-based characters.
What are kanji?
300
This powerful ceremonial dance performed by the Māori people of New Zealand is often used to show strength, unity, and pride.
What is the haka?
300
In Spain, it is traditional to eat this number of grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck.
What is 12?
300
During Lunar New Year celebrations, eating long noodles symbolizes this.
What is long life or longevity?
What is long life or longevity?
300
In Chinese culture, this mythical creature symbolizes power, strength, and good fortune.
What is a dragon?
400
This continent has the highest number of spoken languages in the world.
What is Africa?
What is Africa?
400
This energetic South African dance style became internationally famous for its fast footwork and synchronized group movements.
What is gumboot dancing?
400
During Lunar New Year celebrations, people often give children red envelopes filled with this.
What is money?
What is money?
400
In Japan, this American fast-food meal is traditionally popular on Christmas Day.
What is KFC?
400
During Spain’s La Tomatina festival, people throw this food item at each other.
What are tomatoes?
500
Latin is considered the root language of Spanish, French, and Italian, which are known as these types of languages.
What are Romance languages?
500
This style of dance became globally popular through performances like Riverdance and is known for rapid leg movements and stiff upper-body posture.
What is Irish stepdance?
500
This Persian New Year celebration begins on the spring equinox and has been celebrated for over 3,000 years.
What is Nowruz?
500
This fruit is known for its strong smell and is banned in some hotels and public transportation systems in Southeast Asia.
What is durian?
500
In Greece, people traditionally hang this herb outside their homes to ward off evil spirits.
What is basil?