World Cuisines
Festivals and Holidays
Traditional Clothing
Historical Figures
Languages
100

This complex Moroccan dish, often served at celebrations, is made with steamed semolina and traditionally topped with meat and vegetables.

What is couscous?

100

Celebrated in Sweden, this festival honors the summer solstice with maypole dancing, flower crowns, and traditional foods.

What is Midsummer?

100

This distinctive Maori garment from New Zealand is a type of skirt traditionally made from flax and worn during cultural ceremonies.

What is a piupiu?

100

This Chinese philosopher founded a school of thought that emphasizes ethics and proper social relationships.

Who is Confucius?

100

This language, considered a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, is one of the oldest known languages and has a rich literary tradition.

What is Sanskrit?

200

This traditional Korean dish involves fermented vegetables, typically Napa cabbage, and various seasonings, and is a staple in Korean cuisine.

What is kimchi?

200

On this Japanese holiday, families clean their homes and place shimenawa (sacred ropes) at the entrances to welcome the New Year.

What is Shogatsu (Japanese New Year)?

200

This Vietnamese garment is a tight-fitting silk tunic worn over trousers, known for its elegant and flowing style.

What is a thobe?

200

Known as the "Iron Lady," this British Prime Minister served from 1979 to 1990 and was the first woman to hold the office.

Who is Margaret Thatcher?

200

This indigenous language of South America, primarily spoken in Peru and Bolivia, was the administrative language of the Inca Empire.

What is Quechua?

300

This Spanish dish from the Valencia region features rice, saffron, and a variety of meats and seafood, often cooked in a wide, shallow pan.

What is paella?

300

This Japanese festival on March 3 celebrates the health and happiness of girls.

What is Hinamatsuri?

300

This traditional garment from Bhutan is a long robe tied at the waist with a belt called a kera, worn by both men and women.

What is a gho (for men) or kira (for women)?

300

Known as the "Maid of Orléans," this young French heroine led her country's army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War.

Who is Joan of Arc?

300

This language is known for its use of click consonants and is spoken by the Khoisan people of southern Africa.

What is Xhosa?

400

This Filipino dish, often considered the national dish, features meat marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices, then braised to perfection.

What is adobo?

400

This festival, celebrated in Thailand, involves releasing floating lanterns into the sky or on water, symbolizing the release of misfortunes.

What is Loy Krathong?

400

This West African garment is often worn during special occasions and is characterized by its intricate embroidery and wide sleeves.

What is an agbada?

400

Known as the "Father of the Nation," this leader helped secure Ghana's independence from British colonial rule in 1957.

Who is Kwame Nkrumah?

400

This language, known for its Cyrillic script, is the official language of Bulgaria and Macedonia.

What is Bulgarian?

500

This traditional Turkish dish is a dessert made from shredded pastry, soaked in sweet syrup, and layered with clotted cream or cheese, commonly served during Ramadan.

Künefe

500

Celebrated in China, this festival involves families gathering to eat mooncakes and admire the full moon, symbolizing unity and harmony.

What is the Mid-Autumn Festival?

500

This traditional dress from Norway, often worn during celebrations like weddings and national holidays, features elaborate designs and embroidery.

What is a bunad?

500

This renowned Persian polymath made significant contributions to medicine, astronomy, and philosophy during the Islamic Golden Age.

Who is Avicenna (Ibn Sina)?

500

This Uralic language, spoken by the indigenous Sami people in northern Scandinavia, is known for its many dialects and has official status in Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

What is Sami?

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