Where in the world?
Ew!
Traditions
Etymologies
100
This night market is found in __________, the capital city of Thailand. 
"Bangkok"
100
The average American eats ______ pounds of sugar a year.
1. 1000
2. 152
3. 50
3. 3
2. 152 Pounds of sugar a year. Ew!!
100
Songkran, is an important ______ festival that celebrates Thai new year.
1. Water Festival
2. Color Festival
3. Food Festival
4. Travel Festival
1. Water Festival
100
The Swahili word "jambo" which means "chief" is the root of this english word.
a. Jam
b. Boss
c. Jumbo
d. Jumbled
c. "Jumbo"
200
This photo is from which country? 
"Japan" or "Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto Japan"
200
Which country most famously adores this tasty delicacy called Balut?
1. China
2. Vietnam
3. Philippines
4. Saudi Arabia
3. Philippines!
200
Many Americans do not know that the Hindu festival "Holi" was the original inspiration for:
1. Festival raves
2. The color run
3. Teletubbies
4. The rainbow
2. The color run
200
Which English name comes from the Hebrew name "Yeshua"?
Hint:it means "Yahweh saves"
1. Jethro
2. Josh
3. Jesus
4. Jo Jo
3. Jesus
300
Which city is this photo from? Hint: This is the largest Tibetan Buddhist stupa in the world in the most polluted city in the world. 
"Kathmandu, Nepal." or "Kathmandu" or "Boudha".
300
This fermented soybean delicacy called Natto is from which country? 
1. China
2. Japan
3. Brazil
4. Argentina
2. Japan!
300
This is arguably one of the most popular modern American traditions among all international students.
1. Christmas
2. Thanksgiving
3. Black Friday shopping
4. Valentines day
3. Black Friday shopping!
300
Members of a fanatical Muslim sect during the Crusades used to smoke hashish and then murder leaders on the opposing side. They started going by the name "hashishiyyin," meaning hashish-users in Arabic.
"Hashishiyyin" is the root for which english word?
1. Hash brown
2. Assassin
3. Sheesh
4. Killer
2. Assassin
400
In which country is this street vendor selling this incredible coffee?
1. Turkey
2. Ethiopia
3. Brazil
4. China
1. "Turkey"
400
Kabsa is the national dish of ___________.
Hint: One popular version born from hard times in the desert is Locust Kabsa! 
1. Thailand
2. Sri Lanka
3. Germany
4. Saudi Arabia
4. Saudi Arabia!
*Also popular in Jordan. You get points if you said Jordan as well.
400
This fascinating superstition is a worldwide phenomenon that shows up in almost all major religions. It even makes a cameo in the Lord Of The Rings trilogy.
The traditional superstition is called "the evil ____"
"The evil eye"
400
the Aztec word, "ahuacatl" is the root word for which food?
Hint - The Spanish word for this food is aguacate
1. Avocado
2. Cactus
3. Agave
4. Asparagus
1. Avocado
500
This is:
A. New York City, USA
B. Donistia, Spain,
C. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
D. Mexico City, Mexico. 
C. "Riyadh, Saudi Arabia"
500
France isn't the only place where folks enjoy eating snails! Which African country enjoys these giant snails as a delicacy?
Hint: West Africa.
1. Sierra Leone
2. Kenya
3. Malawi
4. Ivory Coast
4. Ivory Coast!
500
In ancient Israel and the surrounding ancient near eastern cultures covenants were made official using animal sacrifice. That is why the tradition was called "______ a covenant"
"cutting a covenant"
500
The Hokkien Chinese word, "kê-tsiap" is the root of which english word?
Hint - Most Americans like this, Jeff doesn't.
1. Kitsap
2. Tree Sap
3. Ketchup
4. Kefir
3. "Ketchup"