Holidays Around The World
A dreidel is a ______-sided spinning top, played with during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) Six
B) Four
The State Dessert of Kansas
What is Kansas Dirt Cake?
What color represents mourning, is associated with death, and predominantly used in funerals in Chinese culture?
What is White?
What is the name of the type of war some Christians think it is okay to fight in?
Who is the current Assistant Director of Student Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion?
A) Dr. Taylor Kriley
B) Tina Wolbert
C) Dr. Teresa Clounch
D) Shianne Cokely
B) Who is Tina Wolbert?
What is Ramadan?
What is Pot Roast?
60 percent of the world's cashmere comes from what country?
What is China?
Cashmere originated in Kashmir Province, India, which is how the Kashmir goat got that name. In the early 1800s, the Europeans took notice to Kashmir Province, and before they knew it, everyone wanted to own something cashmere! But now cashmere isn't as common in India, most cashmere comes from the high plateaus of Asia, especially China.
Which of the following religions has the largest number of followers world wide?
What is Christianity?
Who is the current Deputy Title IX Coordinator?
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785.628.4175
This Mexican holiday involves family and friends gathering to pray and remember friends and family who have died.
What is Dia de los Muertos? (Day of the Dead)
The primary ingredient of a mince pie.
What is dried fruit?
In its purest form, what is the most expensive natural fiber in the world?
What is Vicuna?
The vicuna is a relative of the llama and alpaca which is found mainly in the alpine areas of the Andes Mountains. Its wool is soft and fine and provides excellent insulation. Adding to its worth is it golden brown to a warm deep fawn color. Sacred to the Inca of Peru, only their royalty was allowed to wear vicuna. In modern day Peru only limited commercial harvesting of the vicuna wool is allowed.
Following ancient tradition, a "chaccus" program, (communal roundup) has been implemented in Peru. Once captured, the vicunas are sheared, returned to the wild, and cannot be sheared for another two years.
Which of the following Jewish denominations require gender separation during worship service?
What is Orthodox Judaism?
The initial agreement that was signed in May 2000 with Sias University in China had an inaugural class of 40 students for the Fall of 2000. Currently there are now over 3,200 students between Sias University and what other Chinese partnered university.
Wuhan University
Fudan University
Shenyang Normal University
Xiamen University
What is Shenyang Normal University?
Red envelopes, usually containing money, are usually passed out during this holiday
What is Chinese New Year?
Who invented laminated pastry used in most flaky sweets?
Who are the Ancient Greeks?
What is the name of the swimwear allowed for some Muslim women?
What is Burquini?
Designed to satisfy the strict Islamic dress code for women, the burquini (also known as the burkini) covers the entire body of a Muslim woman, including her head, so that only her hands, feet and face is free. Made of a light material, various styles of the burquini are available, and, to a degree, many of these rather resemble the early bathing suits that western women wore back in the 1800s.
What region wants to be independent from China, in part, due to religious differences?
What is Tibet?
What is the Male to Female (M-F) ratio of FHSU Students?
A) 5.6
B) 3.7
C) 4.6
D) 1.3
What is C) 4.6
FHSU is ranked #1,158th in the nation for Male to Female ratio.
A week long event that is not a religious holiday, but a cultural celebration of African heritage and togetherness.
What is Kwanzaa
What was the first food consumed while on the moon?
What is Turkey Bacon?
A hanbok is a traditional dress for semi-formal or formal attire during traditional occasions such as festivals, celebrations, and ceremonies, from what country?
What is South Korea?
It is characterized by vibrant colors and simple lines without pockets. Although the term literally means "Korean clothing", today hanbok usually refers specifically to clothing worn during the Joseon dynasty period.
The four noble truths are part of the core beliefs of which of the following religion.
What is Buddhism?
What is the percentage of female faculty at FHSU?
A) 48.5%
B) 52.5%
C) 51.5%
D) 47.5%
What is C) 51.5%