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100

Which landlocked country has the most neighbours?

China

100

Which country is the birthplace of kimchi?

South Korea

100

In which country is the 'La Tomatina' festival celebrated?

Spain

100

What does 'Konnichiwa' mean and in which language?

Hello in Japanese

100

First woman to travel in space?

Valentina Tereshkova

200

Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

Italy

200

What rare spice is derived from the crocus flower?

Saffron

200

What Japanese festival honors ancestors by floating lanterns?

Obon

200

How do you say 'thank you' in Swahili?

Asante

200

First African country to gain independence from colonial rule?

Ghana

300

What is the world's newest country?

South Sudan

300

Which country is famous for a dish called 'injera'?

Ethiopia

300

Which Hindu festival involves flying kites and marks the end of winter?

Makar Sankranti

300

Which language uses the Cyrillic alphabet and is spoken in multiple countries?

Russian

300

First country to grant women the right to vote?

New Zealand

400

What is the official language of Suriname?

Dutch

400

What is the main ingredient in Japanese miso soup?

Fermented soybean paste

400

What is the traditional dance of Māori people in New Zealand called?

Haka

400

What language is spoken in Bhutan?

Dzongkha

400

First Indigenous astronaut from Canada?

Jeremy Hansen (Artemis II)

500

Which country spans both Europe and Asia and was part of Roman and Ottoman Empires?

Turkey

500

Which country is known for 'balut', a fertilized duck egg delicacy?

Philippines

500

In which country is the harvest festival 'Chuseok' celebrated?

South Korea

500

Translate 'Buona sera' and identify the language.

Good evening in Italian

500

First Asian female Nobel Peace Prize winner?

Aung San Suu Kyi

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