What Brazilian celebration is famous worldwide, particularly in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and Recife?
Carnival
100
What is the name of the traditional Aboriginal bread which originated in Scotland?
Bannock
100
What is the official sport of Alaska?
Dog sledding
200
Which two languages are most widely spoken in Canada?
English and French
200
In which country would you have found “Geisha”s
Japan
200
What part of the world does chocolate (cocoa beans) come from?
South America
200
What is the mascot of the French carnival which occurs every winter in Quebec?
(Hint: answer must be presented in French!)
Le Bonhomme Carnaval
300
Which language is dominantly spoken in Europe?
German, but 51% of adults understand English
300
What country did the Latin dance salsa originate from?
Cuba
300
In what country did parmesan cheese originate from, along with mozzarella, provolone, gorgonzola and ricotta?
Italy
300
What Peruvian plant is traditionally used to cure fatigue, hunger, thirst, and altitude sickness, but also serves as a delicious hot drink?
Coca Tea
400
What two predominant languages are spoken in South America?
Spanish and Portuguese
400
Giving gifts is a common sign of friendship, love and respect in just about all cultures. However, the gift can carry very different meanings. Which gift, which may be harmless in Britain, is a symbol of death in China
A clock.
400
What is the staple food of more than one-half of the world’s population?
Rice
400
Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus are studies which were originated in what country?
India
500
Name 2 of the 11 official languages of South Africa.
You may have been told when you were younger that you shouldn't talk with your mouth full. Eating habits are viewed very differently by different cultures. At a British dinner table it would be seen as rude to slurp your food and drink. In which country is slurping a compliment?
Japan
500
What frozen treat was originally invented in China around 2000 BC?
Ice cream
500
What is a “boubou”?
(Hint: African culture)
A long, flowing garment, worn by both by African men and women